Spring is such a wonderful time of the year. The flowers are a bloomin, the birds are chirping and the stores are all full of lots of fun items that we can craft with. I spotted these cute wooden gift bags at Michael’s the other day and was immediately smitten!
Spring is also the time for gift giving to friends.
And while we are on the subject of gifts, Mother’s Day is almost here.
Today I’m sharing my idea for gift giving with pretty wooden gift bags.
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What I Used:
I wanted to give these bags as gifts to a few special friends and so I bought these wood letters for their initials along with the wooden bags.
The How To:
This was such an easy project, it took just about an hour to do it. I first painted the wooden bags using chalky finish paint. I prefer it because it dries super fast. In fact I had done about three coats in under half an hour.
I also painted the lettering using acrylic paint in colors that I knew my friends would like. (And just in case my kids are reading this… your mother likes all things blue).
I added cream wax to the wooden bags to seal in the chalky finish paint.
The final step was to glue on the lettering.
And of course add some pretty ribbons!
Now let’s remember these are gift bags! So gifts were placed inside the bags.
In fact they would make great gifts for Mom! As if I haven’t stressed that enough.
The addition of these pretty springtime bouquets of faux flowers also adds a happy note. And once the soap or lotion gifts have been removed the wooden bag and flowers can stand alone as decor.
Not only was I able to gift the soaps to my friends but more importantly they will not have bags to throw away. Instead they get to keep the wooden gift bags as decor and for future use. Now that is a win-win in my book and Mother Nature is looking down at my right now with a smile on her face. I deserve one of these for Mother’s Day just for being so eco friendly! “wink” Don’t you?
I hope you will consider gift giving with these pretty wooden gift bags. And drop by Mad’s Soaps Etsy shop and let’s support our independent creatives!
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This is such a unique take on gift bags and I love it. Your timing is impeccable…tis the season of gift giving. Happy Mother’s Day, Mary!
Thank you so much Erica. I had such a wonderful day I am still recovering!
Such a cute idea Mary. The bag is a gift itself even without anything in!
Yes that is exactly what I thought Katerina when I spotted it.
These are so sweet & attractive Mary! I’m sure I’d want one too. I’ve never seen these at Michael’s…probably b/c I hardly ever go IN Michael’s, LOL. You’ve made them so pretty. I hope you got one for Mother’s Day or Easter. Surely you did after all those hints!
Haha! Florence no bags, but I did get some butter cream to keep my skin soft. And they cooked for me all day. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to enjoy the day surrounded by all the kids.
Mary,
What a sweet gift! I love that the wood gift bag is re-useable in so many ways. Pinned!
Exactly it is the gift that keeps on giving! Thank you Wendi!
Hi Mary, I’ve never heard of wooden gifts bags before, but what a nice reusable idea. Simple, but effective.
xx
They are available at the Michael’s craft store here in the states. I could easily spend a whole day in there.
I bet your friends loved getting these Mary. What a sweet gift idea. They can be re-used and re-purposed over and over too!
Yes that was the initial idea Katrin. And they are such a cute size!!
Mary.
Thanks so much for stopping by and for taking the time to leave such a sweet comment.
Hugs,
Debbie
Thank you Debbie!
Mary just checking to see if you’re doing okay. I have seen a new blog post in a few months.
Angie @ knickoftime.net
Angie, thank you for reaching out. I have been very busy with life and I am also working outside the home so I am really very busy.
I love this idea of giving decor instead of gift bags! Plus you can totally personalize the “bag”/”box” so that it fits the person you are giving it to! I always feel like bags, boxes, paper, cards, etc are such a waste, because they cost so much and the receiver just throws them away. :-/
You are so right Mandy. I always try to waste as little as possible.
Hello Mary,
I was looking for your latest post. Do you have another blog? The wooden gift bags are such a cute Idea. Really creative project and the colors are pretty. Thanks for visiting my blog. Enjoy your day, wishing you a great new week!
Thanks Eileen. I also post photo essays on this blog. They are all under the gallery tab. Or you can find them under photography.
Looks like a great idea! Endless uses! Have a great week.
Very practical yes indeed!
These are so pretty! What a lovely idea!
Happy Tuesday, Mary!
Mary,
Thanks so much for stopping by!! Can you beleive that I went back to Dollar Tree and found more things that were not put out for sale before!!
Hugs
Deb
WHere did you purchase those great wooden gift bags?