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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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debbie-dabble
Wednesday 11th of September 2019
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
ShootingStarsMag
Tuesday 30th of April 2019
This is such a cute idea! I love that the bag can be re-used as a decor, etc. Thanks for sharing this. #happynow -Lauren
Mary
Thursday 9th of May 2019
Thank you Lauren. I have so many paper bags that I am always reusing its time to find an environmentally friendly way to give gifts.
Gail
Tuesday 30th of April 2019
What a cute idea, Mary! Your wooden bags are very pretty and unique!
Mary
Thursday 9th of May 2019
Thanks so much Gail. The whole idea started when I spotted these cuties.
Cindy
Tuesday 30th of April 2019
These are a really cute idea. I love chalk paint for many reasons. Hopefully the kids got your hint. Enjoy Cindy
Mary
Thursday 9th of May 2019
I hope so too Cindy but we will see what Sunday brings.
Marie
Tuesday 30th of April 2019
These personalized wooden gift bags are so pretty, Mary! Love the Spring colors and who doesn't love handmade soap. Pinned :)
Mary
Thursday 9th of May 2019
I am so glad that these little cuties inspired me to give these gifts. It is usually the other way around but not this time. I just had to find an excuse to buy the wooden bags.