5 Projects So You Never Miss an Opportunity to Give Handmade Stash Buster Series Part 1

Published 2022-05-10
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Paper, so much paper!! Do you hoard it? Have a hard time coming up with ideas to use up those leftovers?? Today we start our Stash Buster Series. Maymay has four easy projects to start us off!

So put a prep in your step! Gather up that paper stash and let's bust it!
~~Measurements~~

LAY FLAT BAG
--Cut your choice of pattern cardstock to 12" x 8.5" then score on 12" side at 1/2" ~~ 5" ~~ 7"~~ 11.5" WARNING: be mindful of the orientation of the pattern on the paper

--Then turn and score on the 8.5 " side at 2" and 6 1/2"

--Fold and burnish all scores

--Fold 1/2 inch tops out and glue down

--Make angle folds at center of the bag --see the video on how to make those folds

--Glue down sides

--Stand up and glue angled sections

--Cut two handles 3/4" x 11" pick your choice of coordinating pattern paper

--Add handles and decorate the bag you you desire

Lay Flat Box
12x12 size

--Start with a 12" x 12" piece of pattern cardstock

--Score at 1.5" ~~ 5.25" ~~ 6.75" ~~ and 10.5" WARNING: be mindful of the orientation of the pattern on the paper Then turn paper and score at 1.5" and 10.5"

8.5x11 size

Score on the 11" side at 1" ~~ 5" ~~ 6" ~~ and at 10" then turn to the 8.5" side and score at 1" and at 7.5"

See the video for assembly

Videos to reference:

Santa Box Tutorial 12x12    • Santa Box Tutorial 12x12  

Slider Gift Card
Slider piece: cut pattern paper to 3" x 4.5" you will need 3 of these. Then score at

1/2" very lightly ( this is will be for glueing reference) and 4"


Box (card pocket) section: cut pattern paper to 7.5" x 4" and score on the 7.5" side at 3.75"


Lid Section ( pull top): cut pattern paper to 4.5" x 2" and then score on the 2" side at 1"


Ribbon: cut 2 pieces of pattern paper to 1" x 12" See the video for the trimming and assembly

Cricut Cut
Self explanatory

Self Closing Box
Start with a piece of pattern cardstock and cut to 8.5" x 5.5"

On the 8.5" side score at 4" and 8" turn and on the 5.5" side score at 5" and then turn it around and score at 4.5" ( see video)
On the bottom, line up the 4 inch score on the 4 inch mark and score @ 2 and 6 up to the 1 inch score line (see video)

See the video for assembly

Videos to reference:
Bunny Self Closing Treat Box    • Bunny Self Closing Treat Box Tutorial  
Self Closing Carrot Treat Box for Easter    • Self Closing Carrot Treat Box for Easter  

~~Products Featured~~
Your stash of pattern cardstock

Action Stamp Set bit.ly/3P4YRVL

Art Glitter Glue bit.ly/3jb9WpP

Cutter Bee Scissors bit.ly/3v0jgjB

Cricut 13” Trimmer bit.ly/3sXk1fN

Dress My Craft Bone Folder bit.ly/3zL89yl

Dress My Craft Ergo Bone Folder bit.ly/3d3D3bA

Fiskars Stamp Blocks bit.ly/3cEorya

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink bit.ly/2Ynu3dn

MISTI bit.ly/3y7oyM9 we use the foam pad, a mouse pad will work

Tim Holtz Ruler bit.ly/3Byhnhe

WRMK Scoreboard bit.ly/3x4TOMb



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All Comments (21)
  • Thank you MayMay I love that you show us all these paper projects that we can use for our stash. We love all you guys.
  • The Gift Card Slider is AWESOME!!! Time bust my clearance paper pad stash**Thanks MayMay
  • @Goldnmom
    Yes Yes!!! More videos like these please!! Thanks Maymay!❤️
  • What a cute idea! Use up that paper. It'll be a unque bag AND the best part is didn't cost you a penny!!!!
  • Maymay this is going to be an awesome series. Thanks for not "guilt trippin'" us about our large stashes, but lovingly showing us how to get the most use from them. Love how these projects can be pre-made ♥️.
  • My favorite is the gift card holder! I can see myself doing those. Love all your ideas!
  • @lynneale5990
    So happy to view these. I want to make them ALL! Bring them on !!!
  • @robinhere4230
    I love the slide-up cards! I give lottery tickets for birthdays and such. So, these would be perfect to hold the winning tickets!
  • @michele139
    Watched this live and again today for a refresher! I love gifts and boxes, bags etc. thanks!!
  • @psteelman4448
    ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT, Maymay---thank you SOOOOOO MUCH.
  • I like the boxes and the bag! Thank you for sharing! God bless! Love hugs and prayers my friend! ✝️😇💜🤗🙏✝️
  • @lauramoore4064
    The gift card present is so stinking cute. I'm making one for everyone for this Christmas.
  • @melissag2687
    The gift card holders, boxes, & gift bags are always needed in my house. Thanks for these great ideas.
  • @jsoria4530
    May May, I enjoy your tutorials so much. It makes me feel so creative and inspired. You’re instructions are so easy to follow. Thank you for doing what you do. God bless you and you sidekicks.
  • I love the flat boxes, milk carton and the angled box. But all of them are cool ideas. 🥰
  • @dianelorello6938
    I am watching this 3/24/24, sometimes I binge watch your video's. I think my favorite is the boxes. I like the rest but the boxes are something i am always looking for. Thanks MayMay.