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make two tone bags in 10 minutes!
We all have busy lives. And in all the hustle bustle many times, we forget about carry bags, folders and gift bags. In such scenarios, it would be incredibly useful to just grab some paper and make a bag with whatever paper is at hand.

Posted by The Craftables • Published 3rd August 2015 • See The Craftables's 10 projects »

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Step 1
Paste the two sheets together from one edge, by putting a little glue and pressing the 2 papers together. If you would prefer a single color for the entire bag, you can skip this step.
Step 2
Paste the other 2 edges together. To get even sides, paste green on pink once and pink on green the second time.
Step 3
Taking one of the long edges of the paper, fold sideways after leaving a margin of about 1 cm. This will make 2 creases, one on the pink side and one on the green. Repeat the same in the other direction. This way, there will be 4 creased lines.
Step 4
Fold the creased lines on each side inwards. This will give volume to the bag, as a gap will be created where the 2 lines fold in.
Step 5
Fold the bottom edge of the bag upwards and make a creased line.
Step 6
Snip of the edges of the folded region. Next, cut off one of the two layers formed.
Step 7
Past the bottom edge of the paper to the upper layer of the bag.

At this stage, if you need a folder or small bag to hold in your hand. You can tape up the top and the bag is ready. But..if you like, some ribbon can be added, to give the bag, a complete look.
Step 8
Cut 2 equal lengths of ribbon.
Step 9
Stick them on opposite ends of the paper. (PS: Make sure the gaps between the ribbons match on both sides). And the bag is ready for use!
Step 10
Another easy design is to fold the edges that we folded in step 3, inside the side folds. This will make the two sides of the bag, different colours.