As you all know, I stay away from plastic as much as possible, not the person plastic OK.. plastic as in plastic bags and the likes. So when it comes to birthday parties, I always use brown paper bag for the loot bags instead of plastic bags.
Last January 20 was my nephew’s birthday but her mom forgot to buy brown paper bag (for the freebies) the day before his birthday. We were left with PR materials and some creativity to make paper bags for the birthday party. This is what we got after an hour of paper crafting:
Here’s a step by step guide on making Paper bags perfect for Birthday Party Loots
Materials:
- scratch paper (other side must be clean)
- transparent tape
- scissor
- crayons
- Take two papers and tape it on the cleaner side.
- Tape the other end of the paper together.
- Fold about an inch on the other end.
- Open the fold and press it until the two sides forms a triangle. Fold the paper end about half an inch, do it again on the other paper end.
- That’s how it should look.
- Tape the part where the two paper ends meet. Start doodling using your crayons and create crazy patterns then put your hands inside the opening to form a paper bag like the one below:
And voila, you got an artsy craftsy paper bag perfect for your birthday party loot bag. You can go crazy on the patterns. You can also put a tag on the paper bag with a Thank You note from the birthday celebrant.
wow, very ingenious…
Thanks Reese
This is a good way to use scratch paper
And of course, to get the kids involved in an artsy activity to keep them occupied 
yup! the kids can even try other shapes
I love these loot bags mare! Earth-friendly AND wallet-friendly too!
naman! sa binyag gawa tayo ng maraming ganyan, pink and violet! weeeeeeh
wow ang galing namn kala ko paper bag talaga. used paper pala ya na nilagyan ng design. galing, magaya nga birthday ng pamangkin ko
go ahead
malaki matitipid mo 
for 100 paper bags, I only spend 50 or less for the tape and the crayons 
wow! what a great way to save! plus eco friendly pa. great tips!
yup! reuse reduce recycle!
such a cute things to make bags dear!!! very good idea!! helping mother earth! xx
How very creative!
Super timing as I am currently planning a party for my kids’ birthday this month.. I honesty thought about buying those cheap pre-made loot bags made of plastic.. 
But, because I want to avoid plastic too, I’m going to try and do this too.. 
Woo! Sana kayanin ng powers ko!
hehe
Thanks for this DIY intructional post very infomrative and useful indeed
thanks for dropping by mare
Great way of using scratch paper, unique na, mas tipid pa. Maybe the kids could also help in decorating the paper bags.
yes they can! ang gandang activity with the kids di ba..
Love love love! Gawin ko yan next time!
gow!
I’m sure matutuwa ang mga kids lalo na si Alex kung kasama nya gagawa 
that is just so nice + very friendly to the environment, too! way to go mommy Peh!
thanks Vix
sa birthday ni jared ganyan din gawin mo 
Im sure marami rami ka na rin naipong papers 
sige mommy Peh, the next time na kailangan ng loot bags ganyan gagawin ko ^_^
really creative!:D
thanks marce!
Always love handcrafted gifts, especially when the kids can be part of it! I try get my kids involved with making their birthdays special. Next up for us is a scavenger hunt bday celebration for my daughter in April
oh that’s a very nice way to celebrate a birthday!
WOW!!! super easy lng talaga gumawa ng paper bags:) kahit ako, nung pasko, hindi ako bumili ng christmas wrappers, nag tipid at tumulong sa environment:)
next Christmas hindi na rin kame bibili ng wrappers
Creative and resourceful!
nice di ba
Very nice Pehpot! I have tons at home. Pwede ba for pick up? Mabigat kase
Thanks so much Ruth!
this is a brilliant idea. just in time for niece’s first birthday..I need to start looking for scratch papers too. crayons lang pala ung design..from a far it looks like colored glue..ayus ito. thanks for sharing
yes crayons lang
mejo nakakangawit lang sa una but it’s all worth it 