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Gift Bags for It All

December 21, 2009 by Jessica 21 Comments

Do you remember these super cute bags Dana made for the SYTYC competition? I thought they were so cute that I made some gift bags like them.

Three in a Row

Instead of doing all the plastic bag fusing, I used black out material (for going behind curtains) that I had on hand. I’ll admit, I was lazy and didn’t have that many plastic bags on hand either. I had bought the material for only $3 a yard during a super sale at JoAnn’s and had a huge roll of it that I wasn’t using. It is very easy to sew and it doesn’t fray at all.

Brown and Reds

I chose to focus on three words to go on them: Peace, Joy, Love. I chose these because I feel they have a lot to do with Christmas.

Pretty Greens

The fabric I used was all fat quarters from JoAnn’s. I love those because then when my daughter is ancy I can just grab some and go. No waiting in line to get some fabric cut. I used felt for the letters.

Peace and Joy

I was in a hurry to finish, so I used hemp/twine string for the handles. I wrapped two pieces together, glued them on two places on the inside front (and then another 2 on the back). Then I glued on a piece of felt to cover up the glue and string ends.

Love and Peace

I added some pom poms and felt embroidered ornament things I made to handles.

A Bag of Joy

“8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christa]”>[a] the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14“Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”

Luke 2:8-14

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  1. Anna says

    December 21, 2009 at 11:56 am

    beautiful, great use of that blackout fabric!

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  2. Stephen, Shanelle, and Sean says

    December 21, 2009 at 11:57 am

    I love those bags. I will make some after christmas for next year when all the christmas fabric goes on sale. 🙂

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  3. peace.love.applesauce says

    December 21, 2009 at 12:02 pm

    They are beautiful!

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  4. Loren, Matt & Kaine says

    December 21, 2009 at 12:33 pm

    I love these bags! I think I would like to make some just to have around. Maybe to use as reusable grocery bags or something! Looks like the possibilities would be endless. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
    Merry Christmas!

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  5. Andrea and Casey says

    December 21, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    Wow! I love these! What cute bags! Those bags are like an added present in addition to the gift inside.

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  6. Laura Gerencser says

    December 21, 2009 at 1:20 pm

    Very cute!

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  7. Megs says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    those are so stinkin’ cute — you have the most creative ideas!!

    i recited that Bible passage when i was five at a Christmas church service 🙂 it warms my heart.

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  8. serpil says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:07 pm

    I like all of them.. Thanks for sharing with us 🙂

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  9. katevet says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:32 pm

    I love them!

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  10. Kathryn says

    December 21, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    These look great and I think the fabric would be more durable than fused plastic and could be used over and over again.

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  11. Mrs. Money says

    December 21, 2009 at 5:13 pm

    Those are too cute!

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  12. Samantha says

    December 21, 2009 at 5:59 pm

    what a fantastic idea. Will definately be making some of these. Merry Christmas.

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  13. Young Wifey says

    December 21, 2009 at 7:27 pm

    I found the plastic fusing difficult anyway!

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  14. Jaimie says

    December 21, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    These are so cute! I especially love the green “peace” one in the first picture with the green pom pom!

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  15. Mrs Moen says

    December 22, 2009 at 2:52 am

    These are so fabulous; great idea! Now I just need to find some blackout fabric…

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  16. YETENEK-SİZİN says

    December 22, 2009 at 4:24 am

    they are very beatiful. thanks for sharing..

    Reply
  17. My Three Girls (The A girls) says

    December 22, 2009 at 9:57 am

    Love the bags…super cute idea….Enjoying your blog, I added it to my side bar so I can visit often.

    Reply
  18. Valerie says

    December 22, 2009 at 10:38 am

    These are awesome!!

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  19. Laurie Anne says

    December 22, 2009 at 12:29 pm

    Fabulous! xx

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  20. dana says

    December 23, 2009 at 3:21 pm

    Jessica, your bags turned out great! what a fun idea to make them into gift bags. Love it.

    Reply
  21. ReminisceHeirlooms says

    December 30, 2009 at 11:11 am

    These are lovely!!

    Reply

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