Gift Bag

Want to know how you can make a gift bag yourself?

Step 1: Scoring

Trim your paper to 8" x 12" and score on the long side at 3 1/8" and 8 7/8". Rotate and score at 3/4".

Step 2: Folding

Fold and glue into place the 3/4" flap.

Fold the scored lines, overlap the flap and glue them into place.

Step 3: Score

Score the sides at 1/2" and the bottom at 1 1/2".

Step 4: Base of the Bag

Fold the bottom, open and press flat creating triangle shapes on each side.

Bring the sides towards the middle line making sure they overlap a bit. Glue.

Step 5: Sides of the Bag

For shaping the sides open the bag and pinch the scored lines creating like a V shape.

Step 6: Finish

Punch 4 holes at the top of the bag and add a bit of ribbon to create the handles.