Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Paper Gift Bag Tutorial

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Hello Sandwiches!

With the festive season coming up I thought I'd share a tutorial from the Hello Sandwich Gift Wrapping Zine. It's a simple way to turn wrapping paper, kraft paper or even a pre-loved envelope into an original paper gift bag.


HOW TO MAKE

1. Take a sheet of paper or wrapping paper approximately double the size that you desire your bag and fold it in half horizontally.

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2. Fold the sides horizontally inwards and slot one side into the other. Tape together with washi tape.

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3. Fold the base of your bag in and press down forming a crease.

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4. Open out one side of the base by flattening the corners into a triangle shape.

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5. Repeat step 4 with the other side of your base.

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6. Fold your base inwards as shown in the picture.

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7. Repeat step 6 on the other side of the base.

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8. Tape together the base using washi tape.

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9. Take store bought handles or use the handles off another paper shop bag.

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10. Tape your handles to the inside of your gift bag and your bag is ready to go!

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You could also get creative with mt tape and decorate your bag like this one I made after a trip to the mt expo!

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If you'd like to make some more creative gift wrapping projects you can get the Hello Sandwich Gift Wrapping Zine here for $10AUD. Happy Wrapping Sandwiches!

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68 comments:

  1. SewonDecember 7, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Ah, this is such a good idea! I'm giving out quite a few farewell presents this week, and have some wrapping paper left. Thanks for the tutorial! And please let us know if you ever restock the hard copy of the wrapping zine!

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  2. Lili's skiesDecember 7, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    THANK! IS SO CUTE!

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  3. KAAM {hand-made}December 7, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Thank you, this Saturday I will have gift wrapping/Xmas decorations workshops here in Krakow (PL), maybe I can share your idea with my "students", I really like what you are doing!

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  4. GALaxyDecember 7, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    This couldn't have come at a better time! I needed a gift bag to hang on a door and I didn't have anything that was the right size for my gift. I just made one (using a different technique to close the top), but it worked so well and looks so super cute (plus it fits in with all my other wrapped gifts). Thanks so much for posting this! I'll be making all of my gift bags from now on!

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  5. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    This is a great idea! I'll try out definitely.
    Thanks a lot for sharing :)

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  6. CathDecember 7, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Thank you! This is incredibly useful for the holiday season! <3
    You have a knack for making the most simple designs cute and lovely!

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  7. Marylinn KellyDecember 7, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Your blog and projects are so charming, you've inspired me to try for a lighter (in color and openness) style with whatever I do next. Do I imagine it, or are Japanese papers just the best? Thank you.

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  8. SarahDecember 7, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    This bag looks beautiful! but I don't quite understand step two.... maybe i am a bit silly

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  9. MonicaDecember 7, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Cool idea! and cute for goodie bags.

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  10. Hanna December 7, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Kawaii! Great idea for xmas!

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  11. ^_^December 7, 2011 at 2:47 PM

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  12. hollypopDecember 7, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    so adorable!

    i need to find some handles.

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  13. MariekeDecember 7, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Great idea, lovely result! And not to difficult to make, I think. Thanks for sharing :)

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  14. Oona PohjolainenDecember 8, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    This is just what I need as Christmas is nearing and I'm looking for wrapping ideas. I might do some fairy-inspired goodiebags with butterflies and stuff:

    http://oona-theothergirl.blogspot.com/2011/12/mischievous-creatures.html

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  15. AnaDecember 9, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Love it! :)

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  16. Her PersonaDecember 9, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    such a cute idea

    www.herpersona.blogspot.com
    www.herpersona.blogspot.com

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  17. silvia zappiaDecember 9, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    adorable!

    besos*

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  18. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Wow, this is incredible. really enjoy reading your blog. I have been making fabric bags to hold yarn for Christmas pressies. This project of your has inspired me to make venture into the world of paper crafting.

    Thank you!!!

    ps beautiful beautiful blog!!!


    http://ohmymamawolf.blogspot.com/

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  19. EmelieDecember 9, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    So cute! :D

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  20. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    This is an adorable idea- so customisable! Hi from Oz, you're so lucky to be living in Japan! My weakness is Japanese linens- I love to sew. Happy to have stumbled across your blog- I look forward to following your adventures.
    For some reason I can't comment through my blogger account so if you'd like to say hi you can find me here: www.elegantpaws.blogspot.com

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  21. MariaDecember 9, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    This is so fun and useful for the incoming holiday season! And easy to make. Especially to make s bunch of them with my kids. Thank you!

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  22. Zenobie (Queen of Carrot Flowers)December 9, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Such wonderful papercrafts, I love your blog!

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  23. ArtsusaniaDecember 10, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Guauuu!!

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  24. BeckyDecember 10, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    Love it! where do you get those handles?

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  25. ErikaDecember 11, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    This is such a cute and easy idea! Thanks for sharing! ♥

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  26. littleglimpseoflightDecember 15, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    it's gorgeous, I'd love to make it, but I agree with Sarah, I don't quite understand the 1st two instructions... could you clarify?

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  27. UnknownDecember 15, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    I love that! Where do you buy the handles?

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  28. sandy's crafty bitsDecember 16, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    wow how super ... thank you for sharing this tip ... would you mind if I put it on my blog I will put a link back to your blog ... thank you once again ... happy crafting and love sandy xx

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  29. deniseDecember 17, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Great tutorial...love both the bags! Attending a MT Expo WOW!!! I adore washi tape and would be like a kid in a candy store at an Expo for MT. I see some really wonderful tapes on the second bag you made. Will need to watch for some of them in 2012!

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  30. EncarnaDecember 19, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    thanks! so cute!

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  31. re-BOOKEDDecember 22, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    love this idea- great turorial also. I shared on my blog: http://rebooked.wordpress.com/

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  32. TimiDecember 22, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    It's great, thank you! I linked it on my own blog, of course with credits.
    http://kakukkbirodalom.blogspot.com/2011/12/ajandektaska.html

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  33. UnknownDecember 28, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    wow!! i love this tutorial!! ;o
    and the lovely dotty paper :)

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  34. Krafty KarenFebruary 20, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    I think this is a brilliant. Gift bags can be so expensive, and this allows us to make our very own out of materials we have. I think I would reinforce the base of the bag by placing a rectangular piece of light weight cardboard cut to the size of the base. This would definitely be a little sturdier. Where can I find the cute string used on the aqua colored bag? I've seen it on other projects, but I have not seen it in the paper craft stores. Thanks so much for sharing a terrific idea.

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  35. Studio ToutPetitMarch 22, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    I LOOOOOOOVE IT!!!

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  36. CoccoApril 6, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    I´m In Love both your blog and your proyects. Thanks for sharing!!!

    I follow from the Caribbean blue Island

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  37. Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes FlowersApril 30, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Thanks for sharing this tutorial! It's such a great idea.

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  38. MeghanJune 27, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    What a great idea and a great tutorial!

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  39. Jordan @ Fiesta RésistanceJuly 20, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial! I can't wait to give it a try! We featured it today on Fiesta Résistance! http://www.fiestaresistance.net/2012/07/diy-paper-gift-bag.html

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  40. JenniferJuly 24, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Super idea and looks super easy...

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  41. kateSeptember 6, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    So cute! such a great idea

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  42. CharisseSeptember 14, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    So cute

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  43. Hank hendricksSeptember 26, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    I think this is a brilliant. Gift bags can be so expensive, and this allows us to make our very own out of materials we have. i will try it for Gift Card envelopes.

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  44. AnonymousOctober 22, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    This is brilliant thank you.
    We are going to make ghost and ghoul bags using this method to make the bag today so thank you so much for sharing.
    I have re-pinned it too.

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  45. CRAFTS FROM THE HEARTNovember 14, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    This is great to do if you can get old wallpaper books from paint shops.

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  46. VINPRO ELEGANCEDecember 1, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Great idea!

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  47. classicoffsetFebruary 5, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    I am gratified to catch a glimpse of your blog I conceptualize it . It is an fascinating blog its your gratefulness for capitulating and giving out with us. Gift paper bags

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  48. UnknownMarch 13, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    Super Idea

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  49. UnknownMarch 17, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    hi is cool idea and it easy to make.............

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  50. gift bagsMay 27, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Adorable Gift Bag! Thanks to you that now I can make gift bags by myself :)

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  51. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    awesome...great idea

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  52. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    wow, looks great!

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  53. UnknownOctober 1, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    too simple, I love it!

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  54. AnonymousDecember 4, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    WOW! I have made my own bags using a cereal or other size box as a template/mold but this looks about 100 times easier - and way cooler! Will give this a try this Christmas! Thanks for a great tutorial!

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  55. AnonymousDecember 23, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    thank you. I just made one out of plan computer paper. decorated it wit Christmas wrapping paper and I am going to put cookies in it. LOVE it.

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  56. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Thanks so much! I have some gifts for my daughter's teacher and no bags the right size for them, so this is perfect!! I can't wait to get started!!! :-D

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  57. Breezy and MeApril 14, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Very clever and cost effective! My paper is white so I am going to hand paint them. Thanks!

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  58. send gifts to philippinesAugust 15, 2014 at 6:00 PM

    Wow! Thanks for sharing this idea. It's beautiful and very creative of you.

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  59. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    Adorable! I'm going to try it!

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  60. AnonymousOctober 29, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    I really like the idea of making my own bags with Christmas coming up soon I better get started. Thanks so much.

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  61. Ashley BNovember 8, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    Oooh! Where was this last year when I needed it? I am so glad to find this this year though!

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  62. abtarrozaNovember 28, 2014 at 2:47 AM

    idk if my first comment went through, but I just wanted to say that this is definitely more easy to understand than the WikiHow page on making paper bags (with the 10-sec videos? yeah that one). should have gone here first!
    Thank you so much for this, and I hope you have an awesome rest of the year! xoxo

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  63. AnonymousDecember 5, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    I just did this for Christmas gifts for my nieces. It took a little while for me to get the hang of it, but it works like a charm. I didn't have a bag the size I wanted, so I made a couple. The only difference is that I folded strips of wrapping paper to make handles and taped them to the inside of the bag

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  64. Sue :-)December 21, 2014 at 10:59 PM

    Great idea and easy to do. I will be making all my gift bags for Christmas, Birthdays & Special Occasions from now on. Love It !

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  65. AnonymousApril 3, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    Just made one!
    Thank you for theceasy DIY HS

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  66. HaberdasherySeptember 5, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    My friend anna told me to check out your blog and here I am really glad that I visited it. Thanks for this great DIY.

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  67. Bolsas de papelOctober 6, 2015 at 9:48 PM

    Nice post... IIt is a very original way of doing paper bags

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  68. SarahLNovember 24, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    Just whipped up one of these for a last minute birthday gift bag! Thank you!

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