If you are a creative person and are not used to a trivial approach to the issue of gift wrapping, then this article will definitely be useful to you. Here we will tell you how to make a paper gift bag yourself at home.
Thanks to such packaging, you will definitely be able to remain in the memory of the hero of the occasion for a long time, and if the package is themed, then you will definitely receive the highest praise.
Here you can learn about the simplest, but most interesting and original types of paper bags and how to make them. Try it, and you will definitely end up with something very interesting and unusual.
How to do
Place a piece of craft paper in front of you and fold the smaller side down one centimeter, then apply a piece of double-sided tape to it. Then you need to fold the paper in half and carefully iron each fold.
Now you need to understand how wide the future paper bag will be. Open a sheet of paper and make folds parallel to the lines on the sides. Now connect by bending the side lines inward.Now you have to design the bottom of the paper bag. To do this, bend the bottom of the future package up so that the strip is equal to the folds on the sides.
Next, you need to bend back the part of the bag that is located at the bottom and fold the sides into the center, thereby forming the corners of your paper bag. Place adhesive tape on the folded sides and seal the bottom of the bag.
To make the bottom of the bag stronger and more durable, cut out a rectangle of suitable size from cardboard and place it inside the bag.
Take a hole punch and use it to make holes in the places where the handles will be. Now it's time for the pre-prepared ribbons. Pass them through the holes you made and secure with small, neat knots.
To ensure that your package turns out beautiful and neat, strictly follow all the instructions and be very careful and scrupulous; only if these conditions are met, the result will please you and not upset you.
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How to decorate the package
You can use absolutely anything to decorate your paper bag. It can be beads, sparkles, various beads, pieces of fabric, and in general anything that your imagination tells you.
When decorating, you can even use natural materials.
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Little secrets
If you use thick or cardboard paper in your work, then when bending it is better to go along the line with something sharp, then you will not have cracks or other unpleasant things.
If you are starting to make a paper bag for the first time, it is better if you find the opportunity and time to practice a little. By the way, training can be done using a simple landscape sheet.
This option for making a paper bag is classic and ideal for beginners.
But if you already have sufficient experience in making various crafts, then you will be interested in trying other variations of paper bags.In the beginning there was a rectangle
The square is one of the most important symbols in Japanese culture, along with the triangle and circle. It is connected with the earth, which gives rise to all living things and the material world as a whole. There is a special meaning to the fact that numerous origami shapes are born from a square sheet. A person who picks up paper becomes a creator, transforming a faceless plane into three-dimensional objects, often functional, one might say, with a soul. However, the simplest and, accordingly, ancient models - a boat (aka a hat) or a "sanbo" box - were created precisely from a rectangle.
An explanation for this phenomenon is given by the founder of the British Origami Society, historian David Lister: “At first, the Japanese paid attention to the scraps left over from the primitive papermaking process. To bring the sheets to a uniform size, their edges were equalized. There remained rectangular strips from which the first figures were made. For example, a throwing dart, a glider, or a simple hat that could easily be turned into a boat. These models predate the classic windmills and tsuru cranes.
From a square you can form the basic Bird shape that most traditional origami starts with. This is its main advantage. A square is a simple, symmetrical figure and can be easily standardized. That is why, ultimately, it was chosen by the Japanese paper masters, and the rectangle was almost forgotten."
Gift bag in the shape of a cone
The original design will be a paper bag in the shape of a cone. This model will add elegance to any small gift. The heroes of the occasion will definitely appreciate it.
To make such a package, roll up beautiful paper, as you used to roll for seeds. Connect the sides with tape and decorate the paper bag according to your discretion and taste.
There are a great variety of options for making paper bags. When making them, use high-quality materials and simply follow simple recommendations.
Also, when decorating, try to ensure that it is thematically suitable for the holiday for which you are going to give a gift in this paper bag.
For example, if it’s an adult man’s anniversary, then flowers, hearts and butterflies are unlikely to suit him. Just like a young girl, brutal presentation of a gift using pistols and other paraphernalia is not suitable.
What you need when making gift wrapping
To make the process easy and quick, you should prepare the necessary equipment. To make a gift bag with your own hands you will need:
- Base for the product. This can be any wrapping or craft paper. You can also use a regular one, but you will have to decorate it yourself. You should also consider the weight of the gift and the strength of the chosen paper.
- Ruler.
- Pencil.
- Scissors.
- Glue.
- Decorative or regular tape.
- Hole puncher.
Suitable handles include: strong paper, ribbons, lace, ropes, leather straps, etc.
To decorate the package: ribbons of various colors and sizes, lace, paints, pencils, stickers in the form of bows, rhinestones, pebbles, hearts, etc.
Photo of a paper bag
Packaging design for handmade dolls
Among the variety of design options, the following have proven themselves best:
- Box consisting of two parts. The bottom one, where the doll is located, and the lid (with or without a window). Both components are held together with an elegant ribbon or eco-friendly twine with a wax seal, which is fashionable today.
- One piece packaging. When closed, it is very similar to the previous one. However, it consists of just one element, cut out, bent and closed on the side or top. This model is easy to manufacture and practical to use.
There are other varieties, but the main advantage of the two mentioned models is their ease of implementation. Therefore, even a not very experienced craftswoman will be able to carefully make such a box for a doll with her own hands without any problems.
Tools
In addition to ordinary scissors, you can use a shaped device (zigzag, wave) to decorate a doll box.
If there is no specialized tool for scoring, it is done under a ruler using a nail file or a disposable plastic knife.
As for adhesive materials, it is better to choose one that dries quickly and is easy to work with. A glue gun is rarely used to make a doll box with your own hands. Traces may remain from it. And it’s not always possible to apply it in an even, thin layer. Most people prefer a combination of PVA or Moment and double-sided tape. It is worth remembering that the latter may come off over time. Therefore, you should not use it to connect component elements.
If the box-box consists of several parts (with further gluing), it is better to use brown masking tape to hold them together.
Ordinary clothespins will be indispensable when making a doll box with your own hands. They are used to fix parts while the glue dries. They must be clean, dry and not leave marks.
