Tips on paper bag decorating (Part 2)

Hello friends! Back in November I shared Tips on paper bag decorating (Part 1), here is Part 2! :)

1. Go for dry adhesive for adhering patterned paper to your paper bag.

Wet adhesive tends to wrinkle your patterned paper when you adhere it to the base paper bag. Especially if your patterned paper is thin.  I like to use my Xyron Creative Station for an even layer of adhesive or plain old double-sided tape. I might use some wet adhesive just at the edges for reinforcement.

2. Try making your paper bag into a single-handle one for added design interest.

All you have to do is cover up the original holes of the paper bag with patterned paper, then punch a hole in the front and back. Have a little fun with the width of the ribbon too! :)

3. Keep the elements flat when decorating a lightweight paper bag.

A typical brown paper bag is quite lightweight so keep your decorative elements flat and light so that you can maintain the integrity of the paper.bag.  Fussy-cutting patterned paper elements and piecing them to create a fun collage would be a viable approach. Here on this paper bag, all the elements are flat which also makes it super easy to store.

4. Extend the patterns on the paper bag with your decorative elements.

Sometimes we might get a printed paper bag that already has some patterns on it. Take advantage of the pretty patterns and add some dimensional elements to extend the design and make it look even better.

5.  Treat your paper bag like a (bigger) card.

I like to think of my paper bag like a card and just create fun collages on it...and add a sentiment or two. 

There you have it...tips on paper bag decorating (Part 2). There might be a Part 3. *winks*

Do you have any tips to share?