Teatime Tote

This is a great little gift than everyone will be able to make.  It isn't complicated.  Simply follow the instructions and pass it on to someone with love.








 It can be made from the size of an A4 piece of paper.  It does look better if you use a double sided paper, but there is nothing to stop you sticking 2 thinner, single sided sheets together.  A4 size is 21 cms wide by approximately 29.8 cms

The red diagonal lines in the four corner areas will need to be removed after you have scored all lines indicated by a dashed line, and cut on the solid lines.

So in the landscape position, score 2.5 cms; 2.5 cms; 7.5 cms......and repeat from the other end so that the 'odd amount leftover' will become the base.

In the portrait position score at 7 cms; and 7 cms, so you have 3 equal sections.

When you score the diagonal lines (this is the landscape view), on the 7.5 cms width, start your score 1/2 cms within the score line. 

 After you have removed those 4 corner sections, fold in the 4 diagonals.

Flip over and turn back the outer 2.5 cms sections.










 

 Flip back and fold in the left third.....

......then fold in the right third.

Keeping these folds on the outside, pull one end around to meet the other, and faster with a clip or peg.

Grab your tea bag, and if you wish, you could type or write a little rhyme and cut out in a shape of your choice.

Put the tea bag in one pocket and the rhyme in the other.....then pass it on with love to someone you feel may need a lift and a smile.

Christine