Paper Bags
Extract from Perfect Gift Wrapping Ideas • By Hiroe Miyaoka • Published by Tuttle Publishing
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Lots of Paper Bags to Make
With just paper and double-sided tape, it’s surprisingly easy to make a paper bag or packet. This paper bag with a base is made so well it looks just like something from a store! Try using recycled wrapping paper, attractive printed materials or photocopied fabric to create original paper bags.
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Jenee Nicole added Paper Bags to Crafty
28 Apr 08:58
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Emma H. favorited Paper Bags
27 Feb 20:23
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Tuttle Publishing published her project Paper Bags
14 Feb 09:00
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Step 1Fold in 3⁄8 in (1cm) of right edge of paper to create a narrow margin fold.
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Step 2Fold in right side of paper along the width, bringing it to the center. Stick double- sided tape to margin fold.
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Step 3Fold in left side along the width of paper to overlap by 3⁄8 in (1cm) at center. Fold over right side and stick down.
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Step 4Fold up bottom edge by 3⁄8 in (1cm).
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Step 5Trim off the corners of the flap and the inner edge of the flap (the side that will stick to the body of the packet).
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Step 6Attach double-sided tape to entire flap. Fold over and stick into place.
