How to Make a Gift Bag Out of Wrapping Paper

June 06 2024
5 min reading time

Dear crafty friends! 🎉 Have you ever found yourself in a last-minute gift-giving frenzy, only to realize you’re fresh out of gift bags? That’s stressful! I hate that feeling. Especially for those who’re always wanting to be well prepared before hand. Well, today we’re diving into the whimsical world of DIY gift bags made out of wrapping paper. Are you ready for this exciting project? Grab your scissors, tape, and a sprinkle of creativity, and let’s get started and have fun.

Why Make Your Own Gift Bag?

I guess probably the first thing come to your mind is why I am doing this? Good thinking! Let me explain why:

A great way to use up those leftover scraps of wrapping paper that are too small to wrap a full gift but too pretty to toss.
Make the gift-giving more special. Your loved ones can tell how much effort you put on the gift wraps. And that means a lot to them!
Eco-friendly wise. Recycling wasting material is always a win contributing to saving the planet. 🌍

What to Prepare for Your Own Gift Bag?

Alright, I’ve already list them down what you’ll need to start:

Wrapping paper (duh!)
Scissors
Double-sided tape or glue
A ruler or measuring tape
A pencil
Ribbon or string (optional, but adds a nice touch)
A gift to put inside (because what’s a gift bag without a gift?)

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Measure Your Wrapping Paper

First, empty your table and lay your wrapping paper flat on it. It’s very crucial to measure the size precisely. It’ll affect how much you cut and how the gift bag looks in the end. So make sure the table is big enough and clean. Or find a perfect spot without any bumps or holes if you’re work on the floor. The size you cut all depends on the size of the gift. Be aware of the width of the paper should be about twice the width of your gift, and the height to be about one and a half times the height of your gift.

Second, lay your wrapping paper flat on a table, and use your ruler and pencil to mark out the dimensions. Once you’ve got your measurements, go ahead and cut the paper. Don’t worry if your lines aren’t perfectly straight—imperfections add character!

Step 2: Cut Your Wrapping

Use a ruler or measuring tape get the correct dimensions and mark it with a pencil. Once you’ve got your measurements, go ahead and cut the paper according to the marks. Make sure to cut it as much straight as you can, so you won’t worry about the looks when you fold it.

Step 3: Fold the Paper

Now comes the fun part—folding! Place your wrapping paper face down, so the nicer side is touching the table. Fold the paper in half lengthwise, bringing the two shorter edges together. Use your fingers to crease the fold, then open it back up. To strengthen the crease, I always use my nails to squish the crease.

Next, fold each of the shorter edges inwards towards the center crease, overlapping them slightly. Use double-sided tape or glue to secure the overlap. You should now have a tube-like shape.

Step 4: Create the Bottom of the Bag

To create the bottom of your bag, fold up the bottom edge of your tube by about two and half inches. Crease the fold well, then open it back up. This fold will form the base of your gift bag.

Next, you’ll need to create two diagonal folds at each corner of the base. To do this, take one corner and fold it inwards towards the center of the base, creating a triangle shape. Repeat this for the other three corners. You should now have a diamond shape at the bottom of your tube.

Fold the top and bottom points of the diamond towards the center, overlapping them slightly. Secure the overlap with double-sided tape or glue. Congratulations, you’ve just created the bottom of your gift bag!

Step 5: Shape the Bag

Now it’s time to give your bag some shape. Gently open up the tube, and you’ll see the base start to take form. Use your fingers to crease the edges of the bag, creating a more defined shape. If you want your bag to have a flat bottom, press down on the base to create a flat surface.

Step 6: Decorate the Gift Bag

This step is totally optional, but if you’re feeling extra crafty, why not add some decorations to your bag? You can use stickers, stamps, or draw your own designs with markers. The same method for creating a perfect Christmas gift bag, DIY your own Christmas prints or just paste the Christmas stickers.

Step 7: Add Finish Touches

Now comes to the last step, filling some tissue paper or crinkle paper with your gift and place it inside well, Then the perfect gift is ready—a beautiful, handmade gift bag that’s sure to impress for the gift-giving!

Conclusion

This is a fun and easy way to make your own gift bag out of wrapping paper. Not only is this a great way to use up leftover wrapping paper, but it also adds a personal touch to your gift-giving. To be realistic, it can be time-consuming and difficult task if you not handy! Don’t worry, there’re tons of gift wrapping bag online and in stores. Such as Posh Paper, Uniqooo, Paper Mart, Paper Source, and lots of brands on Amazon! 🎁✨