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How to make awesome gift pouches from upcycled paper.
Over Christmas I have been thinking about different ways of wrapping presents. Colorful shop bought papers just does not seem to make a justice to the amount of thought (and/or making) that goes into giving a present. Anyway, below are a couple of ideas on making upcycled gift pouches.

Full tutorial is on my website.

Posted by Jezek from Oxford, England, United Kingdom • Published See Jezek's 20 projects »
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  • How to make an envelope. Upcycled Paper Pouches - Step 1
    Step 1

    I've used an empty flour sack for the pouches. At first I vacuumed the left over bits of flour and cut out larger squares.

  • Step 2

    I found that the pouches are a lot more durable if they are two layers. Especially if you are using Kam fasteners that can be quite stiff and there is always a danger that the pouch will be ripped when opening.

  • How to make an envelope. Upcycled Paper Pouches - Step 3
    Step 3

    I folded that square envelope style and secured with the Kam fastener. At the end I've stamped on some designs.

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