How to Make a Cute Valentine's Day Bag

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take the first piece of construction paper

   With the pencil, draw a curved line on the side that is NOT folded. , This is half the top of your heart. , DO NOT CUT. , Make sure the three parts you made are evenly sized. , You can trace the shape of the 1st onto the 2nd to make it easier. , Take the first strip on one piece and the 1st strip on the other. "Weave" one through the other like shown in the picture.
   
   NOTE: this isn't normal weaving. its is not an "under-over-under-over" pattern. ,,, Careful not to tear the paper.
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   Step 2: and cut out a 7 centimeter (2.8 in) by 20 centimeter (7.9 in) rectangle.

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   Step 3: Fold it in half

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   Step 4: so it is 7 centimeter (2.8 in) by 10 centimeter (3.9 in).

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   Step 5: Hold the folded side down

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   Step 6: and the side w/two separate sheets up.

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   Step 7: Cut along this line on both sheets of paper.Try not to waste too much paper.

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   Step 8: Draw a straight line parallel to the bottom right under the curve.

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   Step 9: Starting from the folded edge

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    Step 10: draw 2 vertical

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    Step 11: straight lines-stop them right before the line you made in the last step.

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    Step 12: Repeat steps 1-6 again on the other piece of construction paper.

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    Step 13: Now this is the hard part.

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    Step 14: do the same for the next two strips.

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    Step 15: If you want handles

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    Step 16: punch two hole at the top of the heart you made

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    Step 17: Thread yarn through them and tie knots to keep them on.

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