Creating a gift bag from wrapping paper is a creative and eco-friendly way to personalize your gift packaging. Here's a simple guide how to make a bag out of wrapping paper:
Materials You'll Need:
A sheet of wrapping paper - standard size or larger depending on your gift.
Scissors.
Double-sided tape or glue.
Hole punch.
Ribbon or twine for handles.
Steps:
Measure and Cut: Lay the wrapping paper with the design facing down. Measure and cut the paper to your desired bag size, ensuring the width is twice the desired width of the bag plus a little extra for overlap.
Fold in Half: Fold the cut wrapping paper in half, bringing the two shorter sides together. This will be the width of your bag.
Create Side Flaps: Fold each side of the paper inwards, leaving about 2-3 inches of the folded paper at the center for the bottom of the bag.
Secure with Tape or Glue: Use double-sided tape or glue to secure the side flaps in place.
Create the Bottom: Open the bottom of the bag and press it flat. Fold the two open flaps inwards to create the bottom of the bag. Secure them with tape or glue.
Add Handles: Punch two holes at the top of the bag on both sides. Thread a ribbon or twine through the holes, tying knots inside to secure the handles.
Your DIY wrapping paper gift bag is now ready to hold your special present. You can get creative with different wrapping paper designs to suit any occasion or recipient.