How to Make a Personalized Gift Bag
Gift bags are a convenient alternative to wrapping paper. Many gift bags are decorated with bright colors and embellishments that can be used for a variety of party themes or occasions. To make a gift bag special and thoughtful, you can design it yourself and personalize it for the recipient.
Items Needed:
- Solid colored gift bag
- Stencils
- Stickers
- Paint
- Ribbon
- Glue
- Embellishments
- Purchase stencils or stickers that are shaped like letters. These will be used to write the recipient's name on the bag. If choosing stencils, you need to purchase paints or markers as well.
- Purchase several die cut shapes, jewels, sequins, ribbon and other embellishments. These items can be found in the scrapbook supply section of your local craft or department store.
- Lay the gift bag flat on a table or surface. You may want to cover the surface beforehand with a newspaper to protect it.
- Use the stencils and paints or stickers to spell out the name of the recipient onto the gift bag. Allow the paint to dry thoroughly.
- Use the other embellishments to decorate the bag as desired. Use the die cut shapes to create a story or theme on the bag.
- Use hot glue or super glue to adhere the decorations to the bag. Allow them to dry.
- Make a bow out of the ribbon and glue it onto the bag. You can make more than one bow if desired. Decorate both sides of the bag, and allow the bag to dry overnight before putting gifts inside it.