I mailed the winners of my Valentine giveaway their packages this week. I had some fun using brown paper bags in the packaging and wanted to share the technique with you. It is so easy!
Simply leave the paper bag folded at the bottom and sew up each side. I chose to use a fancy stitch! Leave the top open. Fold the top and punch two small holes about an inch apart. The package can now be closed with bakers twine or ribbon. Voila! Isn't this cute?
I added a paper lace heart with a stamped monogram on each. Although I have seen similar packaging on Pinterest, I got this great idea from a local vendor that sells here in Oviedo. The always have creative packaging. You can visit Ragtag Rubies
here. They have really fun recycled goodies. Kara loves their jewelry. Thanks for visiting!
such sweet packaging!! Will check out that shop too! ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute! I love using paper bags for packaging but this is the first time I've seen it used like an envelope!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea! I am thinking rubber stamping and all sorts of decorative stuff with these!
ReplyDeleteI love it; so simple, but so pretty! What a great way to use paper bags; I never thought of sewing them like that. It opens up so many more possibilities for their use!
ReplyDeletexo, Anita
Love this idea...very cute!!!!
ReplyDelete~Des
Thank you, Vicki. This is an awesome tip.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Susan
I love this Vicki! I can do it!!
ReplyDeleteHi Vicki, That is great idea. We all have brown paper sacks and wonder what to do with some of them. Thank you for sharing . Your Missouri Friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet idea and who doesn't have lots of paper bags!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!!!
Prim Blessings
Robin
Vickie,
ReplyDeleteso simple and sweet! I love useing paper bags and have been doing the hole punch thing with ribbon or twine and stamping something fun on them. So fun!
Rebecca
Cute idea...Makes me wish I was the winner!
ReplyDeleteCarol
cute!
ReplyDelete...AND! good repurpose.
Love this idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
This is a great idea! How quaint and shabby! :D
ReplyDeleteHugs,
I love this very simple but effective idea Vicki -
ReplyDeletethey look gorgeous and so simple to achieve.
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Warm wishes,
Suzy
Love the idea, you are so creative!!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
So undersated yet so pretty. Very creative.
ReplyDeleteHi dear ,a beautiful idea- I love the sewing around the bag, and the sweet heart with monogram- the winners will be so thrilled with your packaging ,also.
ReplyDeleteHugs,Dorthe
I am pinning this for sure! I always have these bags around and this is a great way to wrap a small gift! Thanks for sharing it with us and congrats to the lucky winners!
ReplyDeleteSo cute . I wish I had seen these before the 14th!
ReplyDeleteLove, love the packaging.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Michele
Very pretty way to package up gifts. I always have grand ideas for such things but am such a procrastinator that I'm usually throwing things together at the last minute. :/ Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Tammy
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute....love the zigzag stitching!!!
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute and so pretty-the monogram idea is so great, too. I have alpha stamps but hardly use them. Thanks for sharing this idea, it's something I would actually do! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDelete~Scarlett
I love the magic of a paper bag! I love your touches! Monograms are always so special~
ReplyDeleteGreat idea; so glad you shared! Off to check the link! Thank you :D
Oh! This is SO stinkin' cute!!! I love this idea - and the addition of the monogram is so elegant. Bravo you beautiful mama, xoxo
ReplyDeleteoh I love brown paper...but you just made is way more interesting!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Your paper bags are darling and I'm happy to report I received my Wonderful surprise in the mail. So many sweet treats. Thank you so much Vicki ,I'll be sharing on my blog this week!
ReplyDeleteHugs Lynn
Great idea thanks for sharing ! Stop by my blog for a visit I have a present there for you ! Have a great evening ! hugs lil raggedy angie
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