HAPPY MAIL "BAG FLIP" TUTORIAL

by Rachel Tallman February 10, 2017

Happy mail goes through so many trends and fads. There was your pocket letter, the regular flipbook, flip files, and I'm sure many more that I missed. But, I am SO into this "bag flip". It's simple to make, it's so fun for my pen pal to open and it's just so dang cute!

I've made a number of process videos based on this style of happy mail, so you're welcome to check out my YouTube channel: youtube.com/racheltallman, but if you're more of a reader, here is a step by step tutorial of making your own bag flip.

Step One: Fold two 12x12 papers in half, overlapping one another and glue. (Don't worry about it being perfect - you won't be able to tell once it's all fancy + decorated.)

Step Two: Fold up the bottoms of each paper to make tiered pockets.

Step Three (optional): Use a circle punch to make half circles in the middle of each pocket. (This step can be down before step two - doesn't matter.)

Step Four: DECORATE! Be sure to embellish each pocket so it looks just as lovely when you take all of the goodies out!

And of course, don't forget to fill it with goodies! Tip: use crinkle paper to give the mail more volume! Hashtag #paperventures on Instagram to show me your project. I would absolutely love to see what you create! xo