This paper bag garland is an easy project that you can pull together in less than 20 minutes!
You probably already have the items you need, so let’s get them together.
You’ll need:
-Package of paper bags (I opted for a “fancy” pack with subtle gold polka dots from Michael’s- $1.50 with coupon)
-Twine or ribbon
-Scissors
See, I told ya it was super easy!
First decide what you want to say. I tinkered back and forth with a couple different expressions, then finally decided to keep it simple…. GIVE
I choose to free hand the letters because, well, I’m a little impatient and don’t yet have an amazing circuit machine (maybe Santa is reading this and making a note- wink wink)
After tracing the letters, it’s back to the basics. Cut out your letters. I always like to make a tiny pinch right in the middle and cut there, then work my way around the pencil marks.
Another idea would be to place scrapbook paper behind the letters for a pop of color or more festival themed looked. But I liked the simple look of this one, I think I’ll color it up for my next one though!
Now, if you like the pendent look as I do, you’ll want to trim the bottom. The best way to get an even finish on all your letter bags is actually very simple! Stack them on top of each other, and make ONE cut down the middle from the bottom (about 2 inches). Now, unstack them so you are working one at a time. Since our middle cut was the same on all the bags, now all you need to do it cut from the corner to the top of that center cut. Repeat for the opposite corner. Hopefully that makes sense. With following the couple steps your banner will have a complete symmetry… oh how I love symmetry!
To finish it off, you can simply hang the lip of the bags over the twine or you can glue them onto the twine itself. Once it was hung, I threw a couple pieces of tied fabric to add a little contrast.
This paper bag banner is such a quick, easy and super low cost way to add a customized decoration for any occasion.
