Upcycling old or thrifted books into gorgeous gift bags is a creative and sustainable way to add a personal touch to your presents. Follow these steps to make your own vintage-inspired gift bags using stamps and Glue Dots.

Step 1

For this project you will need:

• Glue Dots – Permanent
• Old Book Pages
• Hole Punch
• Stamps & Ink
• Black Ribbon
• Scissors

Step 2

Pre-fold the paper as shown in the image, creating the shape of your gift bag. Apply Glue Dots to the paper where you intend to seal the bag.

Step 3

Press the paper together to seal it, using the Glue Dots to hold the edges in place. This forms the basic structure of your gift bag.

Step 4

Fold the bottom of the bag upward and crease it as indicated in the image. This will create the bottom of the bag and help it stand upright.

Step 5

Apply Glue Dots to the folded portion and seal it securely to form the bottom of the bag.

Step 6

Stamp the front of the gift bag with your chosen design or message to add a personalised and vintage touch.

Step 7

Use the hole punch to create a hole at the top of the bag. This will serve as the opening for the ribbon closure.

Step 8

Thread a black ribbon through the hole and tie it in a bow or knot to secure and add an elegant finishing touch.

Step 9

If you need a larger gift bag, you can create one by joining two pages together and following the same process as outlined in the previous steps.