How to make the paper packets
People have asked me how I made the little paper packets - so here goes
First, find an old book with nice stiffish pages. 
This is an old children's illustrated dictionary. Select a nice page
obviously the size will determine the finished thingy.
then stick the edge together to make a tube with pritt stick - bit fiddly
now run some glue round one edge and press it flat. Look at your paper to make sure you have a nice image on the flat surface, it doesn't matter where the seam is, but avoid either edge.
the next bit requires a bit of kit you may not have. Don't worry, I have an alternative way for you to make these, but the crimper isn't very expensive if you want to treat yourself, I got mine from Amazon.
crimp the end with the glue. This is the part I really like - it gives the package a really nice look
stuff the packet, but not too full, here I have some shredded tissue (that I took to work and put through the shredder!) my little hearts from my shopping trip the other day, a little quote about L-O-V-E and a pinch of heart shaped glitter (these were for Valentine's day, but its nice to be lovely any day)
stick the other end and repeat the crimping and this time, turn it the other way to create the triangle shape. And there you are!
if you haven't got a crimper, you could try sewing them?
nice and easy!
Let me know what you put in them.
Ahhh, a paper crimper. That's the magic touch. Thank you. I was just talking about these at dinner tonight.
Posted by: Michelle | February 18, 2007 at 07:22 AM
Katie, what a lovely idea. And I'm fairly sure I have a crimper somewhere. Before we moved house I could probably have put my hands on it immediately, but now? It's anyone's guess where it is. One more thing to add to the 'to do' list!!
Posted by: Sue | February 18, 2007 at 11:14 AM
This is so cool, thank you for sharing it with us, this is on the to do list.
Thanks
Suzie Sews
PS Great instructions
Posted by: Suzie Vallis | February 18, 2007 at 04:27 PM
katie, thanks for the illustrated guide! i can't wait to get a crimper and try it out.
Posted by: islaygirl | February 18, 2007 at 08:56 PM
wow, I love these, such a great lovely idea, and I may well nab this to package corsages in!!
Posted by: raspberry | February 18, 2007 at 11:35 PM
Brilliant! I don't have the crimper (yet) but I do have that childs dictionary.
Posted by: carolyn | February 19, 2007 at 11:15 AM
What a brilliant idea, I might just pinch this idea, I have a crimper,I think I will show the ladies this Wednesday.
:)
Posted by: Sheila | February 19, 2007 at 12:42 PM
i won a crimper on ebay last night! next weekend: paper packets!
Posted by: islaygirl | February 19, 2007 at 08:46 PM
Yes lovely, I'll be using my sewing machine to make them, and ditto Raspberry regarding packaging of feltwork bits n pieces!
Posted by: Rebecca | February 19, 2007 at 10:11 PM
well - how great is that - new ideas all round! anyone want to send me one to show me how you made yours - email for snail address!! heres hoping
Posted by: katie | February 20, 2007 at 08:13 AM
see http://idlest.com
Posted by: Ribin | February 20, 2007 at 09:34 AM
Hello
I posted about these containers on Skip To My Lou. I would really appreciate the link love if you have a chance!
www.skiptomylou.wordpress.com
the link for the container is
http://skiptomylou.wordpress.com/2007/01/18/valentines/
I really like the idea of using vintage book pages ----very clever. It is always so fun to see how people elaborate on ideas!
Posted by: Cindy | February 21, 2007 at 02:35 AM
oh, i really want a crimper now! and a few minutes ago i didn't even know such a thing existed!
must check out charity shops for old childrens books, always saw these lovely cards that lots of people make and thought 'where am i going to find a book that's tatty enough so i don't want to keep it!?'
Posted by: peitseoga | February 21, 2007 at 04:52 PM
i neeeeed a crimper. very badly. however i feel the north norfolk coast is not the place to be looking. potted crab yes, crimpers no. it will have to wait.
i passed that shootin thing by the way. we were tought to a much higher level than we were assesed. anoying but in the end helpful. i now have a badge thatsays i'am one.
class.
Posted by: john | February 22, 2007 at 10:30 AM
I'm so glad you've shown us how to make these .. they are just brilliant!
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