Monday, January 7, 2019

Easy Valentine Gift Bag Banner

Welcome Friends,

Well the Christmas décor is put away and the house looks empty and void of color.

The  WINTER WHITE  theme lasted 1 week :) !  I know it's too early..... and I am
 
 sooooo....sorry ... but I am going to share a Valentines' project today.

Skip it for now and come back later if you want to, but I'd love to have you stay!
 
 
 
 
 
You will only need 1 set of 3 bags-

These came from the Dollar Tree and they had other choices

Scissors, hole punch, pencil and glue

and some ribbon.

I used Bakers Twine from the Dollar Tree.....

so this banner will cost...... $1.00
 
 
Cut down the sides at the fold line
 
then across the bottom to make two pieces.
 
This step is hard to see in this picture. 
 
 
 
 

 
Aren't these bags cute ? 
 
 
 

 
Cut off bottom flap
 


Cut a Dove Tail at base.
 

 
 Maybe this picture is better!

 
 
Cut bag into two pieces, cutting on the fold line.
 






 
 
Gently remove handles. 
 
Glue the flaps down with a glue stick or Tacky Glue.
 


The fronts will look like this.

 
Punch holes at top on both sides
 
Measure the about of ribbon or jute twine you will need- I used 1 1/2 yds.

 
Here is a look at the back side. 


Lay out your paper in the order you would like them to hang.
 
String together.


Once the banner is hanging, you can change the spacing.
 









 
If you like this project, you might like to see the
 
 Doily Wreath here.
 



Adding a little bit of color made me happy!
 
After I hung the banner it started to rain outside...so I decided
 
to sit and enjoy a fire.
 
I am so grateful that you stopped by-
 
xo Lisa S
 
 

41 comments:

  1. What a great idea, thanks for sharing this!

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    1. Marcia,
      Thank you so much! It's nice to meet you.
      You are welcome to stop by anytime.
      xo Lisa S

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  2. What a great--and economical--idea. I made a Valentine's garland this week with copies of vintage postcards and ecru heart-shaped doilies. It is very pastel. With the gray of winter, I like the bright colors of yours better! Thanx for the idea!

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    1. Kathy,
      Your comment was so sweet! So glad you stopped by- xo Lisa S

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  3. love this super cute idea very charming and festie thanks for sharing
    come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  4. How cute! I love how easy it looks and I simply adore the price tag! I am definitely going to have to be on the lookout for some cute bags to use your idea. Thank you so much for sharing the idea! *Hugs*

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    1. Amy,
      So glad you liked this project. You are just like me- I love crafts that cost little or nothing! Thanks for your sweet comment-come back soon! xo Lisa S

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  5. that's a neat way of turning a gift bag into something new. I like the idea of this craft. Thanks for linking it up with us at #OMHGWW and hope to see you next week!

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    1. Thank you Alice-
      I appreciate you so much. Thanks for hosting and stopping by- xo Lisa S

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  6. I love your banner Lisa! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm--pinned!

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  7. What a lovely banner! You have a great idea.Thank you for inspiration. Have a nice day, Simonna

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    1. Simona,
      So nice to meet you! Thank you for visiting today.
      xo Lisa S

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  8. I love this idea. Quick and super easy. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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    1. Terrie
      Thank you so much and you are very welcome!
      xo Lisa S

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  9. So adorable! I am on my way to the Dollar Tree! Thank you for sharing at Celebrate It!

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    1. Teri
      You are sweet ! Come back and let me know which bags you used for your banner- 1 dollar well spent- :) xo Lisa S

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  10. I LOVE this! Cute, easy, and very affordable! Thanks for joining us for Friday Favorites. I'm featuring you this week.

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    1. Jerri
      Thank you so much. I am so grateful to you for hosting.
      Thank you so much for adding me to the feature. I can't wait to see. xo Lisa S

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  11. Thank you for sharing this cute Valentine's Day garland! I love how it is simple and affordable! You will be the featured post on this weeks Friday at the Fire station link up!
    Jen

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    1. Jen!
      Oh thank you ! I can't wait to see. Thank you SO MUCH for hosting! Have a wonderful week. xo Lisa S

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  12. This is such a fun and creative idea for Valentine's Day. Thanks for sharing at Beautifully Made Link Party. I'll be sharing a link to your post as one of my feature picks in my newsletter tomorrow.

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    1. Beverly
      Thank you so much! I am honored. Your blog IS beautiful.
      Thank you for hosting. I enjoy your parties very much.
      xo Lisa S

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  13. What a great dollar store craft! I think it's so clever that you used gift bags to create this banner! Thanks for sharing at the Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make Link Party!

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    1. Thank you ! My budget is next to nothing...so I try be creative on pennies. Thank you so much for hosting, I love to share at your parties-they are awesome! xo Lisa S

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  14. connie over at crafty cottage mentioned your blog and seeing all the lovely creations I had to stop by, you do such creative work and creations!!

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    1. Conniecrafter
      I am thrilled you came over from Crafty Cottage.
      It's so nice to meet you- look around a while and come back any time. Thank you so much.
      xo Lisa S

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  15. Your heart decoration is adorable! Congratulations, I'll be featuring it tonight at Merry Monday! Hope to see you at the party!

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    1. oh wow !
      Thank you Jenny! That's wonderful. See you at the party-xo Lisa S

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  16. How clever to use gift bags - love it! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJs!

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    1. Ann
      Thank you and thanks for stopping by.
      I appreciate you so much and thanks for hosting.
      xo Lisa S

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  17. So cute and environmentally friendly!

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    1. Irene
      Thank you so much, I'm glad you stopped by.
      xo Lisa S

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  18. Oh my, that is so smart. I just love it! Hugs, Beverly Tea Cottage Pretties

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    1. Beverly
      What a sweet comment!
      Thank you so much for visiting come back soon! xo Lisa S

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  19. That is such an awesome idea! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Share Some Love. Pinned.

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