I want to start making my own wrapping paper and gift bags. Any ideas where to look for starting ideas?

Answer 1

http://www.diynetwork.com is a good place to start, they got all sorts of ideas. There was one they did I'm going to do this year. You take a sheet of wax paper (the size you need for your gift) lay anything on it that is flexible glitter, yarn, string, confetti, pressed flowers, paper cut outs, ect. c then carefully place another sheet of wax paper the same size over the top put a dish towel over it and iron. The heat from the iron will melt the wax on the paper which will fuse the 2 peices together incaseing the contents. You could use it like wrapping paper to wrap your gifts, or take apart a store bought gift bag (mabye on left over from last year) carefully and use that as your template to mimic the folds, which is what I"m doing. For the handles just use a hole punch to punch out your holes and use ribbon, twine, raffia, ect. for handles, make em' elegant or rustic. They make a really beautiful presentation and you can personalize them to the recipients taste or whats inside. Best part is that it doesn't cost very much, and there are many possibilities. It's also super easy and everyones sure to ask when you bought it. Hope this helps, Happy Holidays!

Answer 2

call hobby lobby stores