Cardmaking & Papercraft

WRAPPERS' DELIGHT

HOW TO MAKE… GIFT BAGS AND TOPPERS

MATERIALS

• Gift wrap sheet, 37.5 x 50cm (15 x 20in)

• Scissors

• Tape

• Hole punch

• Ribbon

• Pinking sheers (optional)

• Tissue paper

• Twine

• Paper

• Glue dots

They say it’s the thought that counts – but we think you’ll agree, presentation can elevate gifts from thoughtful to somethingthey’ll-never-forget status. Here designer Lia Griffith shows us how to create a boutique-worthy gift bag from paper, complete with ribbon handles. Alternatively, wrap your pressies as usual, then add one of our topper ideas – pretty poms and 3D bows.

Gift bag

Fold the of the gift wrap sheet down 7.5 to 12.5cm (3 to 5in). If you want, you can to create a chevron edge, or

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