Have you seen the latest in gift boxes? The adorable boxes shaped like purses? Perfect for mother's day, for birthdays, graduation, any occasion that warrants a tiny little box to hold something special. In my case, a box to hold a cash gift:



What you will need:
1 white heavy cardstock
1 patterned paper
1 set of sticky velcro
1 bow
1 ribbon rose
gluestick

Grab the pattern HERE.
This is a Stampin' Up pattern. They have some really fun patterns for different gift/card items.



Print the pattern out on your computer and cut out. You can trace on your cardstock. I used the pattern without score marks so no line shows up. You can then refer to the site when you put in the scores.

Cut the cardstock out. Score the lines and fold them. Adhere the sides together and use clothespins to help you while the glue dries.



Cut out the liner for the front of the purse. I made mine longer to run down the back. Adhere to the purse. Trim the edges to make it even.



Cut the handle using extra pieces from the cardstock. I also cut a strip from the patterned paper slightly smaller and adhered that to the white handlepiece. Glue the handle to the inside of the purse sides. Use clothespins to help you hold it together while the glue dries. Glue the ribbon rose to the bow using a gloppy type of glue.



Finally, stick the velcro to the front as a closure and add the bow and rose to decorate the flap. The best way to handle the velcro is to stick both pieces together, stick one side first onto the flap, then fold the flap over and stick the other side.

You'll love the surprised look on the recipient's face.