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Folding a paper gift bag – simple DIY idea with video

Hey! You are looking for a quick but special idea for gift wrapping? Then try this cute paper gift bag – perfect for small gifts like sweets, vouchers, or jewelry. All you need is a square sheet of wrapping paper and a small clip or clothespin to close it.

This guide shows you how to create a stable and decorative bag without any glue using just a few folds. Ideal if you want to give something personal – made quickly, but with plenty of charm!

As always, you’ll find a video, step-by-step photos, and practical tips with us, so you can get started right away.

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✂️ Gift Bag: Step-by-Step Instructions with Photos and Comments

This foldable gift bag works particularly well with wrapping paper that has a nice pattern. It works best with square paper – you can either buy it that way or cut a rectangle accordingly.

Tip: The thinner the paper, the easier it is to fold – but make sure it is still sturdy enough so that the bag doesn’t tear later. A small clip or clothespin keeps the top edge together perfectly.

🧾 You need:

1 square sheet of wrapping paper (e.g. 20 × 20 cm)
1 small clip or clothespin

✂️ Gift bag: Step-by-step guide with photos and comments. Image 1 — **Step 1**: Take a square sheet of colored paper and fold it along both diagonals.

✂️ Gift bag: Step-by-step guide with photos and comments. The image 2 — **Step 2**: Then fold it vertically and horizontally. Flip it over and fold it in half.

✂️ Gift bag: Step-by-step instructions with photos and comments. Image 3 — **Step 3**: Fold the sheet so that the center of our sheet becomes the top corner and the sides are folded inwards. This corner, which is the center of the square sheet, needs to be creased. This will later be the bottom of our bag. The other sides need to be folded inwards one by one.

✂️ Gift bag: Step-by-step guide with photos and comments. Image 4 — **Step 4**: The 2 edges that are still sticking out need to be folded upwards.

✂️ Gift bag: Step-by-step instructions with photos and comments. Image 5 — **Step 5**: Open the bag and secure it with the sides that are standing up so that it does not unfold by itself.

✂️ Gift bag: Step-by-step instructions with photos and comments. Image 6 — **Step 6**: Check to see if everything is folded neatly. Correct if necessary.

Gift bag: Step-by-step instructions with photos and comments. Image 7 — **Step 7**: Look how great it has turned out.

🎁 Paper Gift Bag – Practical and Personal

The self-folded paper gift bag is more than just a wrapping – it is part of the gift. With the beautiful pattern of the paper and the careful folds, your present instantly has a loving, handmade appeal. Especially for small gifts or thank-you gifts, such packaging makes a difference. It shows the recipient that you put in the effort and thought – and that is always well received.

You can easily adjust the size of the bag depending on how big your gift is: you only need a larger or smaller square sheet. With a little practice, you can even fold several bags in different sizes – ideal for Advent calendars, small guest gifts, or table decorations at celebrations. In the category Creating Gift Wrap, you will find many more instructions for creative, quick, and personal wrapping ideas. Whether made of paper, with ribbons, or natural materials – there is something for every occasion.

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🙏 Thank you for being here!

Thank you for taking the time to read our instructions for the paper gift bag – it means a lot to us! We invest a lot of heart and energy into each individual crafting idea so that you can achieve great results with little effort. We are thrilled if you get inspired by our guides and maybe feel like crafting even more.

If you liked this project, we definitely recommend checking out our categories Paper Crafting for Kids or Crafting with Wrapping Paper. There, more creative ideas are waiting for you – from very simple instructions to small projects with a wow effect. All with step-by-step explanations, photos, and videos – so you can see exactly how it’s done. Whether alone, with children, or as a last-minute idea: you will find the right DIY project for every occasion with us.

We wish you a lot of joy in crafting – and even more in gifting your beautifully wrapped little things! 🎁💛

Published on May 20, 2025 by Vitalii Shynakov

Published on: May 20, 2025
From Vitalii Shynakov

Vitalii Shynakov has been working in the areas of online retail, marketing and customer satisfaction since 2012. Until 2022, he was the head of personnel development and online sales department of four successful stores. He has been part of the TutKit.com team since 2024.