{"id":6531,"date":"2023-05-22T10:54:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T17:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/?p=6531"},"modified":"2023-11-02T10:33:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T17:33:42","slug":"how-to-make-a-gift-bag-out-of-wrapping-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gifts.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-gift-bag-out-of-wrapping-paper","title":{"rendered":"How To Make A Gift Bag Out Of Wrapping Paper In 4 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Caught in the last-minute gift-wrapping scramble with no bag or box in sight? No worries! We&#8217;ve got a nifty solution: learn how to create a gift bag from regular wrapping paper in just four easy steps. Chances are, you&#8217;ve got all the materials you need right in your own home. Let&#8217;s dive right in and get started!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looking for gift ideas? We&#8217;ve got you covered there, too! Check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gifts.com\/bestselling-gifts\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">top-notch gift<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> recommendations and add that personal touch by customizing each present for that special someone!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6532\" style=\"padding-top: 10px;\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gift-bag-materials.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gift-bag-materials.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gift-bag-materials-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gift-bag-materials-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gift-bag-materials-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gift-bag-materials-350x233.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>What you\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrapping paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tape<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hole puncher (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ribbon (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6533\" style=\"padding-top: 20px;\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gift-bag-step1-animated-1.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Measure the width of your gift. Once you know how much paper you need, fold the wrapping paper in half. Seal with tape and fold the bottom end up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6534\" style=\"padding-top: 20px;\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gift-bag-step2-animated-1.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Open the bottom end so the inside of the paper is revealed. Fold the left and right edges in, then fold the top and bottom in as well. Use tape to seal all of the folds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6535\" style=\"padding-top: 20px;\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gift-bag-step3-animated-1.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Flip the bag and open. Place your gift in and fold the top over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6536\" style=\"padding-top: 20px;\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gift-bag-step4-animated-2.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punch holes and insert your ribbon to seal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Gift Bag Wrapping Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To make sure that the gift bag you create holds up, keep these things in mind.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium weight wrapping paper is ideal because it\u2019s sturdy, but not difficult to fold. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your bag should be twice as tall as it is wide.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These gift bags are not recommended for items that are extremely tall and\/or heavy. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can always add a piece of cardboard to the bottom of the bag to make it more sturdy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If something feels flimsy, add more tape!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Gift Bag\u00a0Decorating Ideas<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019ve learned how to make a gift bag out of wrapping paper, it\u2019s time to decorate it! You can use fun ribbon, washi tape, letters, gift tags, candy, stickers and even a pretty photo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6537\" style=\"margin: 25px 0px 15px;\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gift-bag-decorating-ideas.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"5200\" \/> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gift-giving is a thoughtful, heart-warming tradition that should never feel too complicated. With this simple gift wrapping idea, you\u2019ll want to buy gifts for everyone! Check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gifts.com\/categories\/personalized-gifts\/1vV\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personalized gifts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for that extra special touch \u2013 whether it be a special birthday, anniversary or just because you want to show your love, there are options for any occasion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6564\" style=\"padding-top: 10px;\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Gifts-Bags-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"5390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Gifts-Bags-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Gifts-Bags-1-768x2760.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Gifts-Bags-1-285x1024.jpg 285w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Gifts-Bags-1-67x240.jpg 67w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caught in the last-minute gift-wrapping scramble with no bag or box in sight? 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