How to upcycle a gift bag

Upcycle a Gift Bag

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Gather your supplies

Gather your supplies

Cut your paper and ink the edges

Cut your paper and ink the edges

Add double sided tape to the back of your paper pieces.

Add double sided tape to the back of your paper pieces.

Layer your papers.  Use contrasting colors to create interest with each layer.

Layer your papers. Use contrasting colors to create interest with each layer.

Create a gift tag with twine and paper.  I also reinforced the hole with an eyelet.

Create a gift tag with twine and paper. I also reinforced the hole with an eyelet.

For interest I added a few Graphic 45 stickers too.

For interest I added a few Graphic 45 stickers too.

To include a bit of texture I included a few flowers.  Odd numbers always work best!

To include a bit of texture I included a few flowers. Odd numbers always work best!

Use a piece of recycled packaging to make a pocket for your card.

Use a piece of recycled packaging to make a pocket for your card.

Again, double sided tape did the trick!

Again, double sided tape did the trick!

Adhere your cellophane pocket to your bag for a clever way to add your card to the gift bag.

Adhere your cellophane pocket to your bag for a clever way to add your card to the gift bag.

Your upcycled bag and card are now ready for gift giving!

  • Kraft Gift Bag
  • Come Away With Me paper
  • Flowers
  • Xyron double sided tape
  • Distress Ink
  • Recycled Packaging
  • Twine
  • Come Away with me Stickers