How to Make a Bag Out of Wrapping Paper? Creative Ideas

DIY’ing your way into everything is super easy these days. So many hacks and tricks can help you create something useful at home. These hacks are cost-effective and help you stay creative while using some basic home stuff. Suppose that it’s the night before Christmas, and you run out of paper bags. And there are still so many gifts that you need to pack. What else can you do except panic? Well, we have a solution for you. You can use wrapping paper to make all kinds of custom paper bags. 

What Tools Do You Require to Make a Gift Bag Out?

First and foremost, you need some important tools. These tools are easily available at home, you won’t have to spend money on them. Here’s a list of these tools that you need to use: 

• Wrapping Paper (Big Enough to Wrap Your Items) 
• Scissors 
• Measuring Tape 
• An Inch Scale Ruler 
• A Good Quality Glue Stick 
• Ribbons/Bows 
• Any Decorative Accessory (Optional)

Make sure to have all the things at hand before you start making the bag, as this will help you focus.

Guide to Make a Gift Bag out of Paper? 

We are here to make the process easy for you. That’s why we have mentioned a step-by-step guide below. Make sure not to miss any of the steps mentioned below. Additionally, keep in mind that these DIY gift bags are only suitable for low-weight products.

• Take the Size of Your Paper

First, you need to take the measurements of your bag. Instead of taking the measurements of the bag, you can measure the product. Next, take a measuring tape and measure the sides of the product. You need to take the measurements by placing your gift item inside the wrapping paper. It will give you an idea of how many extra inches you need to leave to make the product fit inside properly. 

• Cut The Wrapping Paper 

Before cutting the wrapping paper, make sure to put it on a solid surface. A solid surface will help you cut it perfectly. Now, take sharp scissors and start cutting according to the measurements you took earlier. Once you have cut all sides, start folding them inwards. 

• Create the Base

Here comes the most important part. Now for a sturdy support of your packaging, you need to form its base. And for this purpose, you need to take the bottom of the paper and fold it into more than four folds. You can fold the bottom according to the weight of your item. After folding all the sides in the middle, you need to properly crease the ends. You can stick the sides with the help of tape or glue.

• Put Your Item Inside 

Now, it’s time to check. You can put your item inside and check if it fits perfectly. In case it doesn’t, you can simply cut a few inches. Feel free to add paper confetti or cotton balls inside the bag. This will not only offer support to your product but also enhance the presentation of your gift bags.

• Create Holes with a Punching Machine

Now, it’s time to create handles for the bag. Take a hole machine and punch two holes on both sides of the bag. The total count of the punching holes should be four. Make sure to keep the distance equal between both holes. Also, the hole placement should be in a way that they come in the center.

• Close the Packaging

After placing the item inside, it’s about time we seal the bags. It is your choice if you want to completely seal the bag or not. And if not, you can just add ribbon or ties into the holes. This will help you create a handle on top of the bag. 

Things to Consider To  Make a Gift Bag out of Wrapping Paper

A gift bag that is simple and plain—will you like it? We don’t think so. No receiver likes to get gifts in boring packaging. Therefore, you need to make your custom paper gift bags exciting with a little extra effort. To make your ordinary bags turn into beautiful gift bags, follow these steps: 

• Customize It 

Making your gift bags according to the receiver will definitely make them appreciate your efforts. For customization, you can choose name tags. You can take a small piece of cardboard and cut it into a beautiful shape. You can make a heart or a simple square shape. You can also attach small, funky stickers on the name tag and write the recipient’s name. Additionally, you can either paste the name tag on the front with glue or you can punch a hole in it and add it to the handles of the bags.

• Add Labels 

You can add Christmas-themed stickers or labels to your gift bags. You can also add pictures of your favorite memory with the recipient. Also, you can use any type of sticker that you have available at home. This will make your christmas paper bags look creative and fun. 

• Make Use of Decorative Ribbons 

Do not use plain ribbons; instead, utilize embellished ribbons and handles. Sparkly ribbons can be used to create bows and then attached at the top of the gift bags. Bright-colored ribbons can be used for the handle as well.

Conclusion!

Personal efforts are always appreciated. If you want to make your loved ones feel a little special, you need to make these bags. You can decorate these bags with surprise elements and make the event even more memorable for everyone.

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