Rubbish Never Looked so Good
I found myself wishing I could keep a gift bag forever. Odd? Yes. Hopeless? No. Here’s how I solved my problem – and got a great accessory for my daughter’s room at the same time…
What You’ll Need:
- Gift Bag
- Corrugated Cardboard
- Utility Knife
- Packing Tape
Directions:
- Measure your bag on all sides – don’t forget the bottom. If your bag has handles, measure just below their knots/joint.
- Sketch out your measurements on cardboard. It’s best to avoid any creased areas if possible.
- Carefully cut out the pieces with your utility knife. You’ll want to cut the pieces slightly smaller than your drawing so the finished pieces will fit together inside your bag.
- Create a cardboard version of your bag by taping the sides and bottom together. Tape on the inside and outside of the joints for strength.
- Place the cardboard insert into your gift bag and place a small trash bag (shopping bag) inside as a liner.
To think, this sweet bag was home to one of my favorite baby shower gifts, and now it’s a designer trash bin in my daughters nursery. The best part of all? I don’t have to re-gift it and say good-bye. Hmm, that makes my love for this bag sound rather freakish, but I’ll bet more folks understand it than not! ;)
