With Halloween just a few days away and the holidays approaching there will be many opportunities for goodies and gift giving. Today I have a tutorial that will show you a creative way to present a gift. It’s a twist on using a gift bag and tissue.
I chose plain brown paper bags but you could use any solid color. My love for baby boo pumpkins inspired me to use tissue in an aged beige color. The pumpkin would be very cute in orange too.
For the star I used a smaller bag. My plan was to use a matte gold tissue paper but the store I went to didn’t have it. They did have this beige and gold glitter paper so I decided to give it a try.
Now for the very simple instructions and supply list.
1) Gift Bag
2) Tissue Paper
3) Scissors
4) Glue
5) Pencil
Right click to save the above template to your computer and print it in the desired size
Trace around the star onto the bag
Cut tissue paper into 1 1/2 inch squares. You will need 35-50 depending on the size of your bag, etc. Crumple each square up into a ball and then open back up enough to pinch from the middle and create a sort of pointed blossom.
Begin gluing blossoms in the center of the star, dotting the pointed end with glue and pressing onto bag. It won’t have defined edges during this part of the process but keep the bottom (glued portion) of each blossom within and against the pencil border.
Once the glue has dried, define the star shape by pinching, pressing and scrunching the outer edges.
Any simple shape will work and the design could be adapted to fit any occasion.
Here’s the template I used to create the pumpkin bag.
Feel free to use, pin and share!
Happy creating!
This week’s tip for A Little Bird Told Me is on a subject I loathe ~ cleaning.
This is how I clean my oven door and it works beautifully!
Linking with: Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson,The Scoop, Between Naps on the Porch, From My Front Porch to Yours, Cozy Little House, A Stroll Thru Life, Ivy and Elephants, Shabby Art Boutique, French Country Cottage, Amaze Me Monday, VMG206, That DIY Party, Funky Junk Interiors, Savvy Southern Style, The Charm of Home, Vintage Charm
Purty, purty, purty!
JP
Thankx JP!
Sweet. I love the Christmas one!! Pinning. Coming from the Shabbilicious Party. Linda @Crafts a la mode
I’d love for you to visit my party, too.
http://www.craftsalamode.com/
Hello Linda! Thank you so much, I will be sure to come by!
So cute, Ann! A heart would be easy and fun, too (thinking Valentines Day.)
You’re so right Julie! xo
Cute and fun! I remember doing this as a kid!
Happy Fright Night!
Well I’m just a kid at heart! Have a great weekend!
What a great idea for jazzing up a gift bag!
I found your blog through Cindy’s Amaze Me Monday party. So glad to discover you!
Hi Paula! I’m so glad too!
That is so cute! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Thanks a bunch Sherry!
Love the bags Ann! I started covering a large heart like this last year and it took me forever. lol! I think I could handle the star and pumpkin. I use baking soda and vinegar to clean my shower drains. dump some b.soda first then follow with vinegar. It foams up. I let it sit a while and then turn on the hot water to wash it down. Freshens the smell of the drain. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
I love your tip for shower drains, will definitely be trying that!