Top Note Tote

Top Note Tote Original Top Note Tote accordion design created by:  Sara Létourneau, Stampin’Up Demonstrator #2007837, www.saraletourneau.com , scrapbooking@saraletourneau.com, (514) 620-8080, Splitcoaststampers member name ‘Scrappy Sara’ Supplies Big Shot Machine, SU Top Note Bigz Die, Stampin’Up Scallop Envelope Bigz Die, Bella’s Bloom stamp set, Craft Basic Black Ink, Crystal Clear embossing powder, 6 gift note envelopes, Parisian Breeze Specialty DSP, Baja Breeze card stock, Chipboard or Cereal box, Crop-A-Dile, Heat Tool, 1¼ circle punch, Valet ribbon originals, velcro

Instructions 1.       Using your Big Shot Machine and the Top Note die, cut Top Notes from: a.        2 pieces of chipboard (or cereal box) b.       2 pieces of Parisian Breeze specialty DSP c.        2 pieces of Baja Breeze card stock

2.       Adhere Parisian Breeze card stock to chipboard. Adhere the Baja Breeze card stock to the other side of the chipboard. Trim bottom peek of the Top Notes.

3.       To make handles, cut two 4¼” pieces of black ribbon. Make an arch and adhere to the Baja Breeze side of the Top Note with sticky Strip. Set aside.

4.       Cut a piece of card stock at 4¼”x6”. Score at increments of half an inch (5.5, 5.0, 4.5,…).  You should have 11 scores. Fold into accordion style.

5.       Seal the six envelopes. Punch a semi circle in the center top of the envelopes. Cut 1/8 off the top of all envelopes. It will make it easier to pull out your pictures, business cards or gift note cards.

6.       Cut six 4”x2¾” pieces of Baja Breeze cardstock. Decorate with Parisian Breeze specialty DSP and Basic Black card stock. Adhere pictures or messages.

7.       Place the six envelopes in the six folds and adhere. Also adhere the envelopes to each other making sure to leave a side edge of at least half an inch to have the accordion look.

8.       Adhere the accordion to the Tope Notes.

9.       Using your Big Shot Machine and the Scallop Envelope Bigz Die, cut an envelope out of the Parisian Breeze specialty DSP. Adhere to the front of your tote using Sticky Strip. Adhere Velcro to the inside of the pouch.

10.    Using Basic Black Craft ink, stamp the Bella’s Bloom flower with stem on the front pouch, stamp two small flowers in front of the handles and ‘It’s Time to Bloom’ under the pouch. Emboss using clear embossing powder.

11.    Here’s a simpler variation using SAB paper, SAB ribbon and Jumbo Eyelets. I’ve posted this version on my Splitcoaststampers gallery. My member name is Scrappy Sara.