Cute little gift bags from newspapers, with TUTORIAL!

[CraftyDeJa]

Do you (have you ever) sealed the outside (and/or inside) of the bag with something like decoupage glue? I think that would add to their durability and life span.

I am going to try these. Maybe they will be a craft activity for a group!!

Thank you

[rackycoo]

Do you (have you ever) sealed the outside (and/or inside) of the bag with something like decoupage glue? I think that would add to their durability and life span.

I haven't tried that, but it might be a good idea. I would give it a very light coat so it doesn't wrinkle. I have thought of using clear contact paper on the outside to make it sturdier, but I haven't actually tried that yet. I'm not sure if it would glue together well.

[forwardmotionart]

I love this! Thanks for sharing!!!

[sweetyetevil]

Great tute! I love the idea of making these bags out of newspapers and other paper products (magazines, flyers etc)  I might have to give this a try instead of buying bags for the holiday!!!

[gingerquilts]

Awesome tutorial with great pictures!  Thanks racky, you're so brilliant!  I was thinking you could cut a square of contact paper the size of the finished bottom and apply it for extra strength (unless the contact paper stuck to me and all the parts of the bag I didn't want it on!)

[Riechan]

nice!
if you cover them with a layer of anti-water thing or a foil I bet you can use them for shopping too

[Tiph]

You just solved my current problem..."ughhh, I have to go buy a bag now for this...."  Thanks!

[CraftyDeJa]

Do you (have you ever) sealed the outside (and/or inside) of the bag with something like decoupage glue? I think that would add to their durability and life span.

I haven't tried that, but it might be a good idea. I would give it a very light coat so it doesn't wrinkle. I have thought of using clear contact paper on the outside to make it sturdier, but I haven't actually tried that yet. I'm not sure if it would glue together well.

Tried to "revive" a bag by covering with decorative contact paper and glue initially rebelled (LOL); I was using hot glue. However, when I looked at it a little later it had adhered.

[rackycoo]

Way to put that bag in its place, CraftyDeJa! 

[KayKay84]

Great tute and a really cool way to recycle all those newspapers and not needing to spend money on bags anymore...I now know what I will put my christmas presents in this year  . Thanks!