Today I am sharing my super cute and easy Stamped Christmas Gift Bags! I am a huge lover of all things packaging. Giving a homemade gift bag or wrapping lets the person know how much you love them. Plus, you can be as creative as you want to be when it comes to making these stamped gift bags.
I love these fabric gift bags! I ordered mine from a website but you can always make your own. You can use the gift bags for just about anything. Sweet treats, homemade candies or those odd shaped gifts that you can’t wrap.
Let’s get to it!
Supplies:
- Fabric gift bags
- Stamps
- Ink pads
- Fabric scraps
- Scissors
- Paint *optional
- Glitter *optional
I wanted my bags to look simple and rustic and I think they turned out pretty good. For my bags I used Christmas stamps that I have been collecting over the years. I just bought that cute little reindeer stamp this year and I love it! I used black and red ink pads for the stamps and stamped the bag directly in the middle. You can add paint and glitter to your bags for color and texture. I like dipping Q-Tips into paint to create tiny dots on the bags.
Two tips I have learned when using stamps are:
- Do NOT press the stamp into the ink pad. Instead hold the stamp in your hand and gently press the ink pad onto the stamp. This will prevent any smudges.
- Use a baby wipe or wet wipe to remove the ink from your stamps when you are done. Clean up is easy.
These bags have drawstrings already on them, but I wanted to give the bags some color and a cute little tie. I like searching through the extra or scrap fabric section at my local craft store. The prices are so much cheaper. I thought this red fabric with white leafy vines would be a nice colorful rustic touch to add to the bags. I just cut small strips of the fabric and tied them around the tops of the bags.
These little stamped Christmas gift bags are darling. Plus, they are very easy to make and take no time at all.
I hope I have inspired you to make some of your own stamp Christmas gift bags this season.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Diane says
Okay maybe I missed it but you put “you purchased your bags” but from where?
The Casual Craftlete says
Hi Diane! Unfortunately the website I purchased the bags from no longer carry them but I did have a site that has similar bags. Here is the link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/212218913/10-cotton-blend-muslin-bags-select-a?ref=shop_home_active_16
Thanks for stopping by!
Diane says
Thank you.
Felecia says
Hi Katie! The bags are adorable! Do you have a tutorial how to make the bags? I love how you used the ribbons to add color. Great job; and thanks for sharing! Blessings from Bama!
The Casual Craftlete says
Hi Felecia! I actually purchased the bags from a website. Unfortunately they no longer carry them but I did have a site that has similar bags. Here is the link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/212218913/10-cotton-blend-muslin-bags-select-a?ref=shop_home_active_16
Thanks for stopping by!
Stephanie says
These are so cute! I buy those bags to transport/mail snakes in (I’m an exotic animal breeder) and it never occurred to me to use them for anything else.
Michelle @ Natural Chow says
This is such a cute idea. I love the fabric ties, and that you got a good deal on the cloth. I have a ton of red felt I may try to use that to tie the bags.
The Casual Craftlete says
Thanks Michelle! Yes, I love using up any scrap fabric on hand. Thanks for stopping by!
Laura C. says
Love these! Simple and adorable! Thank you so much for sharing. Will definitely pin this! 🙂
The Casual Craftlete says
Thanks for stopping by and pinning, Laura! I’m so glad you like my stamped bags. Have a wonderful hoilday season. 🙂
Carisa Smith says
These turned out beautiful. Stopping by from the weekend retreat!
Maria says
These are so lovely! Beautifully made!
Jennie says
Love these! 🙂
Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says
So adorable! I was planning on making something similar! I love the idea of stamping, such a great idea! Pinned 🙂
Beverly says
Your bags are so cute. I love them . I am putting this on my list to make.
Bev
Carla says
I love the stamped bags, can you tell me where you bought the reindeer stamp??
Thanks!
Beverly Franklin says
Love these! So cute and such a great way to wrap a gift!
The Casual Craftlete says
Thank you so much, Beverly! I am so happy you stopped by. Have a great week!
Kimberly says
I absolutely love these! Pinned and tweeted. Lou Lou Girls
The Casual Craftlete says
Thanks so much, Kimberly!
Rosemary @anitalianinmykitchen.com says
These are absolutely adorable, love them. Thanks for linking up at the Project Parade Linky Party. Hope to see you next week.
Emily says
What a great idea! Thanks for the tip for getting the ink on the stamp. I’ve definitely tried to stamp on fabric before and the smudges always ruined it for me.
Jamie | anderson + grant says
I adore the look of these bags. So simple, yet they look perfect for giving a gift. The polka dot one is my favorite!
I’d love it if you’d be willing to link this great Christmas project up at my party today: http://www.andersonandgrant.com/2014/12/your-turn-to-shine-link-party-12.html
Heidy@The McCallumsShamrockPatch says
Thank you for joining the fun last week on #PureBlogLove Diy Craft and Recipe party, congrats on being our MOST clicked feature!!!! Join us tonight to see your feature!
Besos
Heidy L. McCallum
The Casual Craftlete says
Oh wow! That’s super exciting. Thank you SO much, Heidy! Happy Holidays.