Gift Bags That Will Make Your Presents Stand Out: 6 Impressive Homemade Gift Bags & 7 Super Easy Decoration Hacks (2019)

The holiday season is about to start and with it the party season. It is also when the much-anticipated gifting starts. With Black Friday round the corner, you would be waiting, ready to buy gifts and cross off everything on your shopping list. That is the easiest part, then comes the wrapping. If you are like us, you probably procrastinate until about half an hour before the party and panic at the last moment. Not to worry. You have gift bags to help you out. Grab your gift bag and just pop your gift in. What more? You can even reuse your gift bags with new tags. Who in the right mind would want to throw away such beauty?

If you don't have time to pick your gift bag, we have a solution for you. Handmade gift bags! Not only are they easy to make, but they are also economical and have your personal touch. New to DIY gift bags? Don't panic just yet! We have put together 7 incredible hacks that are also quick and have easy to find materials.

Now that you have taken the first step towards making your own gift bag, take a note of all that you have in your crafts basket. Or the festivities left over from last holiday season. You are sure to find some old gift wrappers or wallpaper even. If you happen to have any of those lying around, your mission is accomplished. You can convert them to a gift bag in a few simple steps.

So what if you are hopelessly clumsy! Follow this hack and you are sure to find yourself crafting a beautiful gift bag in no time at all. If you are an online shopper you would have many cardboard boxes of all sizes and shapes. Choose one that is the same size as your gift. Use it as a support to make the gift bags. Your gift bags will be ready in no time.

Now that your gift bags are ready, comes the most important part. The gift tags! Even if your gift bag is simple without any adornments, you can easily spruce it up with gift tags and if its Christmas season, you can add mini wreaths. If you have some wired pipe cleaners, its great! You can use them. Else its time to go organic and natural and make gift tags out of small snippets from your Christmas tree. How about some pinecones! Cut a piece of a chart with your friend’s name on and add a pinecone for the Christmas touch.

Ever practiced typography? Or maybe you are particularly skilled at sketching? Try your hand at personalising your gift bags with old newspapers. Download an alphabet template from here. Trace it onto a newspaper; cut the letters and paste onto your gift bag for a more personalised touch.

Your gift bag is all plain and dull and crying out for some decoration! Stamp it! Stamping is all the rage when it comes to gift bags and gift wrapping. If you don't have any readymade stamps lying around, make your own using potato stamps. Cut a potato in half; Draw your shape on one half; Cut off the excess, leaving your shape raised above the rest. Use this as a stamp to make your desired shapes, be it a heart or a tree onto your gift bags according to the occasion.

How about a tassel for that extra special touch! Tassels are easy to make. All you need are yarns, steady hands and some patience. Make your tassels as instructed here and add them to your gift tags for that unique touch. Tassels are something that never goes out of fashion and is a staple skill to know if you are into crafts.

Don't forget those trusty washi tapes! You can create beautiful designs using washi tapes and how easy is it to make them? Just peel, cut and stick! Washi tapes are themselves colourful which add to the novelty. They take seconds to make and are always fun.

If you are looking to make traditional gift bags without any fancy additions, then this is the one. While this is easy, you might need patience and follow every step. You can also use wallpaper or gift wraps instead of card stocks.

If you are environment conscious, always look for environment-friendly gifts and recycling. This should be right up your alley. Plus it's a great way to use up all those empty cardboard boxes you were planning to throw away!

Are colours your thing but you find it awkward and messy? Try this easy to make Dip Dye Gift Bag. Remember to go easy with the post dyeing rinsing- you don't want to be rinsing all that colour away, only the excess!

Who doesn't love an easy to make gift bag that in no way requires sewing? These are insanely easy to make.

Already know the basics of sewing? Have a sewing kit at home? That's all you need to make this super easy gift bag.

Metallic shades never go out of fashion! The shine and the gleam are so elegant! If you have gift cards for your friends, how about making a bunch of gift bags to give them in.

Gift wraps and bags are something that is something so innocuous and a part of our daily lives that we don't stop to think about its history. But when you think, it really piques our interest. Doesn’t it?

Gift giving has been around for ages. Many civilizations had the culture of giving gifts during special occasions and holidays. But how long has gift wraps been around? Ideally, gift wraps were documented in ancient China with the invent of paper.

But in the western culture Hallmark is credited for the modern day gift wraps. In 1917, they introduced wrapping paper during the Christmas season. The modern-day gift bags were introduced again by Hallmark in 1987. Many accessories like curl cascade ribbons were also introduced by Hallmark taking the industry by storm. The industry has grown so much that there are gift bags with sound technology too.

While mass-produced gift bags are an easier and trendy way to go, handmade gift bags have their own appeal. Many prefer going for handmade gift bags just for the same reason. But not all of us have the time or crafty enough to make DIY gift bags. See, we do hear your thoughts! And that is why we did your research for you.