DIY - Paper Pouches

In view of doing one's bit towards conserving the eco-system, using bio-degradable items for daily needs is an excellent idea. In fact my daughter gave me this idea of putting things in a paper bag. So, I said why not? Let's try making one for ourselves.

Things needed :

1. Craft paper (or any paper you can lay your hands on/ old newspaper)
2. Glue
3. Some crepe paper / stickers
4. a pair of scissors

I have taken an A4 sheet.

Step one is to fold the sheet in two parts so that the edges meet and overlap each other slightly. The reason for this is to be able to stick them.

Apply some glue along one edge and stick the other on it

Now fold approx 1/3 part from one end and make a crease. This fold will determine how broad your pouch is. So you can adjust this fold according to your requirement.

Next, fold the corners along the crease to make a triangle. Make a crease along the slated ends and open the folds.

 You can see the triangles at the sides.

Open the main fold and press it down to form two triangles on both sides as shown in the pic.

Fold the upper edge downwards so that it is slightly over the central crease.

Make the second fold in a similar way and apply glue to stick them together.

 The pouch is ready. So lets add some adornments.

Cut some crepe paper according to the width and stick around the paper bag.

We can add a flower or a bow.

Good for replacing those plastic gift wrapping sheets as well. And cheaper than the paper wrapping sheet!

Draw, paint, paste, punch on these adorable paper pouches but re-use and say no to one time use plastic.

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