6 Easy Ways to Decorate a Holiday Gift Bag!

Gifts are made even more special when you present them in a hand-embellished reusable bag! On Oriental Trading's Fun365 site, I shared six easy techniques for decorating plain canvas bags! For most of these gift bag ideas, you won't need much more than acrylic craft paint and a few household items like masking tape, freezer paper, or even vegetables! Acrylic paint is permanent on fabric when dry which makes it a great choice for these projects. Instructions here for this easy, reusable advent calendar.

I used letter-shaped sponges and stamped them twice to create a drop-shadow. Full instructions here!

Freezer paper stenciling is one of my favorite techniques! Instructions here to create these tree gift pouches!

I used a radish to stamp these ornaments and a fabric marker to add the hangers and strings. You could also use carrots or small potatoes! Even simpler, you can make polka dots! Full instructions here.

It doesn’t get easier than using masking tape and paint to create stripes! Instructions here.

Ok, maybe it does get even easier than the painted stripes (above)! All you need is a fabric marker or permanent marker to make this family doodle bag! Have everyone do a few tiny drawings until the bag is covered. Click here for instructions and supplies.
Your gift recipient will think of you every time they use their cute and custom bag!!