Crafting gift bags or totes for you and your friends is such an easy project to get your creativity flowing and add handmade flare to giving presents. Designing specialty gift bags for every occasion, not just Christmas, adds uniqueness to all your gifts. With just a few materials and simple steps, you can transform a plain bag into a custom piece of art. So grab your supplies, pick your stamp designs, and get ready to stamp your newest creation.

What You’ll Need

For this project you will need some ideas and a few simple materials.

• A plain paper bag, blank canvas tote bag, or any size fabric bag
• Assorted stamps
• Ink pad(s) with regular or fabric ink depending on which type of bag you use
• White cardstock or other liner
• Fabric paint or markers (optional)
• Iron and extra piece of fabric (optional)

You have a almost unlimited options on how creative and intricate you want your designs and color palette to be. For more colorful or dynamic designs using multiple ink pads, pens, fabric markers, or even fabric paint are highly recommend. Custom designed stamps are the easiest way to get clean imprints on your cotton tote or paper bags, but they are not the only elements you can use. Things like colored paper, gift wrap scraps, and ribbon can also be used to create unique bags for all the special people in your life.

How to Create DIY Stamped Gift Bags

To get the process started, you will need to pick a design or theme of the gift bag before collecting your supplies. Designing a cohesive gift can incorporate the holiday or personal elements of your gift recipient. Once you have curated the perfect plans for what details to include, take those ideas and gather your materials. Ordering custom outline or image stamps can spur the best bag creations. With your new stamps prepared and ready to use, you can get started stamping your special keepsake.

Step 1: Pick your theme and plan your designs

Holiday or personal touches can make the best bag designs. Plan what images, colors, or even writing you want wrapping your gifts.

Step 2: Order your custom themed stamps and gather materials

Custom made stamp designs, symbols, graphics, and sayings can be best to make clear and continuous harmony on your bag. Decide whether pre-inked stamps or buying separate stamp and ink pads suits your personal plans more. Having new holiday stamps or freshly refilled ink pads will ensure clear and crisp images as you stamp repeatedly.

Step 3: Setup your crafting area and prep your bag

Like with all crafts, ensure you have clean and protected surface for no bleeding or splatter is important. This will give you the best results on the project and protect your work surface. You will want a specific area to place your bag so it has space to lay flat. Having a smooth stamping surface is an important way to make sure your designs come out their best. Set your Cardstock inside the section of your bag that will stamp or draw over and move it each time you shift, so it does not run through the thin material.

Step 4: Begin stamping and crafting you bag

Now is your chance to let your creativity lead you any way it wants. Run wild or stay strictly inside the lines, but stamp clearly with gentle pressure to transfer the entire image to your fabric bag. If you opted for outline stamps, use your markers or pens to color in negative space for a fun pop. Using fabric paint or fabric markers for a canvas tote or fabric bag can make for a long last and colorful bag but you will need to make sure your stamps and inks work on fabric.

Learning more about stamping on fabric.

Step 5: Fill and use your new creation!

Once you have expended all your creativity and finished your masterpiece, it is time to make your design permanent. Let your bag dry for twenty four hours or use a piece of fabric and an iron to quickly seal the deigns. Then fill with the perfect gift or your prized possessions to carry with you every day.

Conclusion

Creating your own stamped bag is a fun and easy way to craft personalized gifts or stylish, environmentally friendly tote bags for yourself and your friends. This easy DIY turns even the wrapping into a memorable part of the gift-giving experience. Now go out and show off your stamped tote bag or gift bag with the best personalized presents every time.