Groovy Gift Bag Ideas

Ready-made cellophane gift basket bags are a simple alternative to using cellophane on a roll to wrap your gift baskets

Small cellophane gift bags are perfect to use for homemade candy and cookies.

Or try using beautiful organza gift bags as a wonderful way to present delicate gift items such as lingerie or jewelry.

Paper gift bags work well for all manner of presents and are an EXCELLENT way of presenting an awkward shaped gift such as a potted plant.

There are SO many different occasions where gift bags make ideal containers. Try using simple gift bag ideas for birthdays baby showers, wedding favors, teachers, Valentines get well wishes, just about anything!

Available in a HUGE range of textures, styles and sizes, gift bags are an extremely versatile choice.

You can use plain bags and decorate with masses of curly ribbons and bows ( click here for instructions on how to tie a bow ) or add dozens of colored balloons to brighten up a child's gift, a cheap baby gift basket or a get well wish.

If you’re pushed for time but still want to create a stunning looking gift, using bags instead of baskets is the perfect solution.

You won’t have to worry about basket assembly and you don’t even have to wrap your presents before you place them in your bag!

Use bags when you're trying to disguise those obvious shapes like books or DVD's or bottles of wine.

Gift bags are also FABULOUS for adding a little mystery and intrigue to a simple gift certificate.

Smaller cellophane gift bags are excellent for using with your homemade cookie recipes and sweets too. Place the goodies inside the bag and tie the top with a length of colored curly ribbon. You could even add you own lovely handmade gift tags for a really personal touch.

Terrific Tissue

Try this for an eye-catching and effective way to line your gift bags using tissue paper.

• Choose two sheets of paper in coordinating colors and place one sheet of paper on top of the other.

  
  

• For a rectangular shaped piece of paper place cross-wise or for a square shape place the paper across on the diagonal.

  
  

• Using your fingertips pick the paper up in the middle. Shake the paper out to give a lovely layered effect and place inside your bag.

Simple Ideas with Gift Bags

Specialty gift bags come in paper, vinyl, organza, plastic material and more, but there are plenty of other bags that you could consider using too.

• Choose a reusable grocery shopping bag and fill with a selection of healthy and nourishing foods.

• Use a garden tote bag filled with delightful garden themed presents to make a gorgeous garden gift basket.
  
  
• A sports bag filled with toiletries makes a super men's gift idea.

• Choose a groovy backpack for a child and fill with back to school items, perfect for dealing with those AWFUL end of the holiday blues!

• A baby tote bag is an extremely practical and helpful way to present a newborn baby gift basket.
  
  
• Use color co-ordinated bags for your wedding favors.

Make Your Own Beautiful Bags

With so many different themes available, the potential for creating truly fabulous gifts is endless!

You could even look out for fun gift bag ideas that are based on themes such as flowers or holidays and try designing your gifts around your gift basket bags.

Need MORE FUN IDEAS?

Check out this delightful selection of gorgeous gift bags that I have found from around the Web. There are bags to make, bags to buy and bags to design.

I'll be continuing to add more bag ideas as I find them, so make sure you bookmark this page and come back and watch the collection grow. ENJOY!

Here's some more great pages for you to see:

Homemade Food Gifts

Basket Themes

Baskets for Children

Gift Bag Ideas to Gift Basket Containers
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