These days, gift bags can be purchased at dollar stores and other places without breaking the bank. (These are from a dollar store for...yes, $1.00 each).
But if you want to recycle and save money, an empty cereal box and some paper will also do the trick. Here's a step by step Instructable that uses maps or sheet music (or any other paper you like) to do the trick.
And if you prefer a video tutorial, this one adds a pretty silk flower decoration.
Have fun!
Myrna
My mother loves using gift bags. I always give them back to her to be re-used.
ReplyDeleteMary, we have some that have been circulating for awhile. Now and then I have to cull them.
ReplyDeleteWe reuse ours too. My girlfriends and I keep using the same bags every single time for each other: it's sacrilegious to use a new bag, LOL!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial, Myrna. I had never thought of making a box into a gift bag/box, but it makes sense - especially with all the decorations I have on hand, duh!
Heading back into Canada today. Will TTYL!
Elaine, it's a challenge to keep those bags looking fresh and new sometimes, isn't it? (I do enjoy thinking up new ways to dress them up).
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