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Gift Tumbler with matching custom gift bag

DIY Custom Gift Bag

Naomi Garcia
Learn how to make an adorable gift bag to match any gift.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Equipment

  • Cricut or other cutting machine (not required)
  • Pair of scissors
  • Home printer
  • Computer or mobile device
  • Design software or word processing app (Word, Docs, etc.)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet sticker paper glossy, matte, or clear
  • 1 gift bag any size, any color
  • graphic or image your choice

Instructions
 

  • Upload the image to your cutting machine software or into your word processing software.
  • Measure the gift bag to give you the area you have to work with.
    measuring the gift bag using a standard ruler
  • Size your image(s) in your software to fit your bag.
    measure the height of the gift bag
  • If using a cutting machine, send the image to print and to cut.
    Be sure to load the sticker paper into your printer so that it prints on the correct side.
    cutting images with the Cricut Maker
  • If you are not using a cutting machine, print your image and cut around the outer edge with scissors.
  • Peel away the backing from the sticker paper.
    remove the liner from the sticker paper
  • Place the sticker onto the front of the bag.
    adding printed sticker decal to gift bag
  • *OPTIONAL* Create and cut 2 copies of the design so that you can decorate both the front and back of the bag.

Notes

You can make any adjustments needed.  
Try printing onto printable iron-on paper and adding to a reusable canvas bag.
Tip: add a think offset or outline to your image to add dimension.