Looking for a festive and easy holiday craft idea? In celebration of our May #G45Gift Challenge, we’re thrilled to share a charming DIY Gift Bag Tutorial by Graphic 45 Brand Ambassador, Tamara Morton. Using just one sheet of 12×12 paper from our vintage-inspired Merry & Bright paper collection, Tamara shows you how to create two custom gift bags in under 2 minutes! These handmade bags are perfect for Christmas, party favors, treats, or mini gift packaging. Complete with a downloadable diagram and template, this step-by-step video tutorial is beginner-friendly, budget-friendly, and bursting with holiday cheer.

DIY Gift Bag

Tutorial by Tamara Morton

Supplies

12 x 12 Graphic 45 paper
Merry and Bright Chipboard and Tags
Merry and Bright Ephemera Assortment
Ribbon
Crop-a dile or something similar
Glue
Pencil
Distress Ink
Trimmer
Score Board

“I have a lovely 90-second short to show you today, and it’s how to make not one but two

gift bags out of on piece of 12 x 12. I have cut into my Merry and Bright papers (I didn’t

want to as they are just so beautiful) This is a great, quick, easy, and fun little project to

make, and they can be so easily used as place settings, or if you are like me, I like to put a

small gift on my Christmas table to open up before our Christmas lunch.

I also have a diagram to show you of the measurements, and I have also created a

template so you will be able to get the ribbon holes in the same spot on either side. You

can, of course, use string if you prefer that to ribbon.

I have created a tiny mini mini album that fits perfectly into my little gift bag, which is

available as a video tutorial, as I couldn’t condense that into 90 seconds, lol.” ~Tamara

-Video Tutorial-

DIY Gift Bags From 1 Sheet – By Tamara Morton

Tamara Morton – United Kingdom

2024-2025 Graphic 45 Brand Ambassador

May #G45Gift Challenge

To enter:

Create a handmade gift using Graphic 45.
Post your project to the Graphic 45 – Official Community Page on Facebook
Use the hashtag #G45Gift in your post.
Enter as many times as you’d like before May 30, 2025

One talented winner will be announced on June 2nd. The winner will receive a $150 prize pack of Graphic 45 goodies. Join the Challenge Now!

We hope this project inspires you to dive into your stash and join our #G45Gift Challenge this May! Whether you’re crafting for a loved one or simply adding a handmade touch to your holiday decor, Tamara’s gift bag tutorial is the perfect place to start. Don’t forget to share your creations in our Graphic 45 – Official Community Page on Facebook using the hashtag #G45Gift for your chance to win a fabulous prize pack.
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