Briefcase Gift Box Holly PatternCompleted by Margaret McCartney

I printed the design onto good quality 255gsm photographic paper and cut it out. I scored and folded the bag as instructed. I assembled the bag as instructed using strong double sided tape. I punched holes where indicated and attached ribbon as a handle.

I attached the gift tag securing inside the top flap as instructed. I don?t use Velcro as it does not attach very well to the high gloss photo paper that I use.

I made a hole on either side of each buckle and attached some thread securing inside the bag.

I then put the straps behind this thread before attaching the final straps. I attached the final straps to the top flap but not to the bottom of the buckle. This allows the bag to be closed easily and the top buckle hides the thread underneath.