Surprise! Window Gift Bags

Add a creative twist to every gift you wrap with these stunning gift bags!

1. Make every gift memorable! Here’s how to create one-of-a-kind gift bags. With Crayola Scissors, cut out a window—any shape you like. Here are some ideas to get the decorating started.

2. Use a hole punch to make holes around the edge of colored paper. Thread ribbon through the holes. Or use scissors to trim holes for a lacy edge. Attach decorated paper inside the window, or anywhere on the bag, with a Crayola Glue Stick.

3. Use Crayola Colored Pencils to draw on your bag or paper cutouts. Add Glitter Glue for extra sparkle. Air-dry the glue.

4. To add flower power, use scissors to cut a small circle window from a gift bag. Cut a large, bright paper flower with a matching window in the center. On other colors or paper, cut tiny circles and long narrow strips for stamens. Glue the flower to the bag so the windows line up. Glue the tiny circles to the ends of the narrow strips. Bend the other end down to form a tab. Glue tab to inside of flower window, making sure that the stamens face out.

5. Poke bright tissue paper through the flower center. Stuff your gift bag with your gifts and more tissue paper. With a hole punch, punch holes at the top of your bag. Thread ribbon through the holes. Tie a big bow. Beautiful!

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Colored Pencils
• Glue Sticks
• Glitter Glue
• Pointed Tip Scissors
• Construction Paper

household supplies

• paper party bag
• hole punch
• stapler and staples
• ribbon
• Hallmark tissue paper

"I can’t believe how creative my child is with gift bags. We want to keep them forever!"
Brett H., father of 12-year-old.

"We always make our own gifts, and now we can make the wrapping, too!"
Rana J., mother of ages 6, 9, 11, and 14

Native Americans living in the Pacific Northwest have a traditional party of feasting and gift giving called a potlatch. To gain prestige or important positions in the tribe, rivals try to outdo each other by presenting lavish gifts.