DIY Gift Bag Tutorial Using Scrapbook Paper

July when I was going on the Alaska cruise two of my friends had achieved high honors with Stampin’ Up!  We wanted to get them a gift and you can’t give a store bought bag so I made them!  DIY Gift Bag Tutorial Using Scrapbook Paper is super easy and can be adjusted to any size gift.

Using any DSP you can make a bag for any occasion such as Birthday, Christmas, Thank You or whatever gift giving reason you have.

Enjoy my video! DIY Gift Bag Tutorial Using Scrapbook Paper:

Below the video are all of the measurements and supplies used for the bag on the video.

To decorate the gift tag I simply cut out pieces of Soft Sea Foam, Tranquil Tide, Crumb Cake and Balmy Breeze using the Framelits from Under the Sea Framelits.  A better value than just purchasing the Framelits is to save 10% and get the Sea of Textures Wood Mount or Clear Mount that includes the stamp set and Framelits. 

Measurements and Assembly of DIY Gift Bag Tutorial Using Scrapbook Paper

1. Cut Tranquil Textures DSP to measure 8 1/2″ x 11″ (or you can use cardstock)
2. Score on 11″ side at 1 1/2″
3. Turn the DSP and score at 2 3/4″ (for the bottom)
4. Rotate the DSP and score again at 1 1/2″
5. Snip on the score lines up from the bottom (see video) to 2 3/4″ score line
6. Fold on score lines
7. Add Tear & Tape to flaps and tuck them inside of bottom panel
8. On the second piece of DSP you will add Tear & Tape on the sides, flaps and bottom (see how on video)
9. Adhere the two bag pieces together
10. Using the 3 1/2″ leftover DSP cut two strips that measure 3/4″ x 12″ for the handles
11. Then cut gift tag from remaining 3 1/2″ DSP to measure 3 1/2″ x 7″, score at 3 1/2″
12. Attach the cutout sea plants to the front of the gift tag with Tear & Tape
13. Punch a hole in top left of gift tag and add white bakers twine to form a loop
14. Using White Ribbon wrap around handle and tie once, then add the gift tag loop and finish off with a bow.
15. Sometimes writing the instructions seems good to me but I truly feel the video clears up any questions you may have.

You will have fun making these bags for all your gift giving this holiday season!

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I love hearing from you! Did you enjoy today’s gift bag tutorial? Which designer paper do you want to use to make your bag? Let me know in the comments!