Transform wrapping paper into a stylish bag

Have you ever received an awesome gift in a cute kraft paper gift bag and wanted to make one? Here’s how you can turn your used wrapping paper into a fashionable and unique gift bag with just a few simple steps. Not only is this a fun creative project, and a way to reduce waste by using up what you already have in the house. Read on as we show you how to make your own gift bag out of wrapping paper step by step.

Gift Bag With Wrapping Paper Step By Step 

1. 2 Pick a wrapping paper you rack up love. It could be a scrap from a gift you received sometime in the past, or you can work with a new sheet for this project.

2. Lay the wrapping paper out flat on a table or a work surface. Make sure the mask pattern / design is facing the lower side.

3. Fold the paper in half lengthwise. Smooth out the wrinkles for a good flat crease.

4. Measure and create a mark 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm) in from both sides of the paper that is folded at the top edge. This is going to be your gift bag.

5. Cut along your marked lines, but stop several inches from one end.

6. Fold the bottom flaps of the paper in to create the base of the bag. Tape or glue the flaps.

7. Fold over the wrapping paper on the open side to complete by cutting the bag with a neat and business like finish.

8. Cut two pieces of ribbon or string, to use as handles for your gift bag. Tape or glue the handles to the inside of the bags.

9. Just fill your bag with some tissue paper or shred and put your gift inside and you’re good! Now you can hand over your custom paper gift bag to someone special.

Custom Wrapping Paper Gift Bag

What a quirky way to personalize your gifts by Making your own gift bag with your own style or personal information. And which also makes the gift even more special, because you can choose the wrapping paper that suits the occasion or the person you are giving the present away to! And you can make them to the size and shape you’d like- I mean really is that perfect or what? Just follow these simple steps above lighting things the way you want, and voila you have a cool one-of-a-kind bag.

How to Make a Gift Bag Out of Wrapping Paper?

Now that you know how to make a gift bag from wrapping paper, get creative with various patterns, colors and designs to make a variety of gift bags. Combine and match wrapping paper designs to make a one-of-a-kind look, or add a final touch with a gift tag, ribbon or bow. What do you kick yourself for when there is nothing else to gift bags out of wrapping paper.

Great Alternative

Making DIY gift bags is a great alternative to spending all the money on paper gift bags at the store (or even all that time running to the store). Not only can you save some money by upcycling things you already have, you can also show your loved ones how much you love them when spend a bit of time to create something especially for them. Whether it’s a birthday, a holiday, or anywhere in-between, a handmade paper gift bag wholesale is the perfect thing to add a little extra personal touch to any gift. So gather your supplies, free your inner DIY-er and let’s make our own DIY gift bag using wrapping paper.

Summary:

So, overall, it is very easy and fun to make these wrapping paper gift bags. With just a few supplies and a little creativity, you can transform a plain sheet of wrapping paper into a stylish, on-the-spot gift bag. So the next time you're gift-wrapping, why not grab some to make a holiday gift bag topper for an extra special touch! Happy crafting from CXG.