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Affordable Adorable Gift Bags
Your
local card shop may carry their share of interesting -
and even embellished - gift bags, but you may find that
the price of the bag is comparable to the price you paid
for the gift you want to put in it. Create your own custom
gift bag and avoid the high price of store-bought bags
and the hassle of wrapping. Especially
when delivering a hostess gift or a quick thank-you, you
want to make sure the gift is easy to open.
You can
purchase
a variety of plain bags with handles and have them at the
ready. Bags come in many different shapes, colors,
and sizes, so keep an assortment around for special occasions!
You can also recycle small handled bags you acquire while shopping. Design your
bag to cover the store's name or logo and you're found a
beautiful way to recycle.
The Vintage
Workshop's Image
Emporium and Vintage
Verse collections feature images for a wide range
of holidays, seasons, and themes, perfect for adorning your
gift bag.
Measure
your bag and then size your image to be at least one
inch smaller than the bag on each side. This will create
an instant frame for your image and allow you plenty of room
to work and even add embellishments. Print
the image onto a piece of paper,
or choose an adhesive paper for easy application. Our Inkjet
Vellum Sheet and Matte
Paper are both available
with an adhesive backing.
Trim your
printed image out and center it on the bag carefully before
afixing it. If you aren't using an adhesive backed paper,
use a paper craft glue for best results. These glues are
designed to eliminate wrinkles from moisture that can occur
when using a regular school glue.
You may
choose to add embellishments such as buttons or ribbon by
affixing them with craft glue or hot glue. Also, Hot-Fix
Crystals aren't just for fabric
- use them on your bag for a glamorous touch!
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in Tips & Tricks: How
to Embellish Denim
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