15 Ideas for Crafting and Decorating With Paper Bags

Beautiful Paper Bag Upcycle Projects.

What can you make with a paper bag? The answer is you can do lots of amazing things with paper bags! You’ll be surprised at the 15 Ideas for Crafting and Decorating With Paper Bags that I’ve found. Have a look and get inspired!

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What a great way to upcycle and recycle paper bags!

15 Ideas for Crafting and Decorating With Paper Bags

Want to make the most of your paper bags? Here are some tips to consider before you get started crafting!

• Experiment with different types of paper bags: There are many types of paper bags available in the market, ranging from brown paper bags to colorful ones. Consider experimenting with different types of paper bags to find the ones that work best for your project.
• Cut and fold paper bags to create decorations: Paper bags can be cut and folded in various ways to create unique decorations such as lanterns, garlands, and flowers. Use different colors and patterns to create something beautiful.
• Use paper bags as party décor: Paper bags can be used for party decor, too! Just be creative, and have fun making banners, bunting, and more from paper bags.

1. Fall Wreath

A pretty fall wreath made from paper bags but you could change the embellishments and make it for any season. See the tutorial at Pop Sugar

2. Covered Walls

Amazing Paper Bag Covered Walls by Rocks In My Dryer (you can also do this on a floor or on furniture)

3. Stars

Find this Paper Bag Stars tutorial at Hostess With The Mostess. These would be so pretty for a party or kids room!

4. Nests

These Paper Bag Nests from Family Chic are perfect for your spring decor (or anytime really).

5. Stair Makeover

DIY Paper Bag Stair Makeover at Lovely Crafty Home. What a thrifty way to makeover your stairs or a floor!

6. Palm Leaves

Mini Palm Leaves Using Paper Lunch Bags would be a classy look for the office from Terry V. on Hometalk.

7. Party Stars

Let’s Party With Some Paper Bag Stars displays vibrant colors and children would love this idea by Jennifer Perkins.

8. Basket

Upcycled Brown Bag has a terrific little basket for display in any room in your home from The Pinterest Project.

9. Leaf Garland

DIY PAPER BAG LEAF GARLAND by DIY Beautiful is a gorgeous piece to show off the mantle in your living room!

10. Braided Tray

Braided Brown Craft Paper Tray DIY from Purple Hues And Me is full of possibilities to set just the right atmosphere on the table.

11. Vase

This Paper Bag Vase from Hometalk simply brings to mind the islands and puts me in the mood to decorate for summer.

12. Lamp

Easy DIY Pendant Light with Origami Lampshade would bring a certain ambiance and charm to a small corner of your home from A Piece Of Rainbow.

13. Roses

Delightfully vivid is this Spring Upcycled Paper Bag Painted Rose Bouquet to brighten your home from Club Chica Circle!

14. Paper Bag Stars

These DIY paper bag stars from The Merrythought will add a little pop to a room of any color from The Merrythought.

15. Napkin Rings

30+ Paper Bag Crafts & DIY Projects Perfect For Adults! from DIY Candy delivers a delicate simplicity to your next dinner party.

I hope these ideas inspire you! Don’t just stash or throw away your paper bags, make something new with them!

Have you ever done any fun upcycle crafts with paper bags? What did you make?

 

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