How to Wrap a Gift in a Bag

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Wrapping gifts in gift wrapping, can be a tedious chore, and cause a backache from bending over, cutting and shaping. The use of a gift bag is so much easier, neater and easier to carry.

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    Make sure it is the correct size for the gift. Wrap the gift in colored tissue paper.
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    Place two small sheets of paper inside the bag between bag opening and gift on each side.
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    Allow the tissue paper to extend above the sides of the bag itself, arranging it neatly and attractively.
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    Otherwise, just allow the handles to be separate. Its easier to carry it this way.
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    How do I make a simple gift bag for school?
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    Get a pack of little plastic sacks with a pattern, or some kind of soft fabric. These bags should be fairly small if they're for a class (about the size of an iPad mini). Fill them with candy, gum, pencils, erasers, little bouncy balls, and whatever else. If it's for a teacher, put a gift card and a kind note.
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    Any ideas how I can gift wrap a backpack?
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    You could put it in a big gift bag. They sell them at dollar stores or Walmart. If it won't fit in a bag, just tie a bow on it and write a card saying "Happy Birthday!"
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      Things You'll Need

      • Tissue paper
      • Present
      • Gift bag
      • (Optional) Card

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