I enjoy making treat containers using brown paper.
You have seen some of my brown bag creations for holidays in the past.
For Christmas, it is easy to use the same premise to transform brown bags into tree ornaments.
Using holiday bags is a fun and festive way to recycle! (Click here to see other items you can create from brown bags.)
Many stores imprint their bags with a holiday motif at this time of year – my favorites are the ones from Trader Joes…such fun patterns! They also happen to tie in well with my woodland theme this year. :)
I simply sew two pieces of brown paper together – stopping to fill them with treats before sealing them completely.
I use a sewing machine, but they can just as easily be sewed by hand. (Colorful embroidery thread works well.)
If desired, shapes can be created to fit your theme – doves, angels, snowmen,bells, trees, etc. are all possibilities.
Try this festive way to repurpose brown bags. If you prefer not to enclose edible items, batting or cotton balls can be used to ‘stuff’ the ornament.
I hope you are enjoying your holiday preparations…remember to take pleasure in simple things…
Thanks so much for stopping by, Jackie