Using the same techniques used to create the paper bag snowflake posted on Dec 17th, 2024, it's easy to create this fun and patriotic decoration for July 4th using gift bags!!!
You'll need:
- Paper gift bags: 4 ea Red, White and Blue
- AdTech double sided tape
- Glue stick
- White card stock (for star shapes)
- Scissors
- 2 Large paper clips
1. Cut the handles from each bag. (Don't throw the handles away! I'll show you why later.)
2. Cut 3 stars from white card stock. Fold each star in half.
3. Cover one side of one star with glue then place over one folded side of the bag about 4" from the bottom with the fold at the center of the star over the folded edge of each BLUE bag.
4. Glue a second star over the opposite folded edge at the side of the bag.
5. Glue a third star with the folded center of the star against the inner fold of the gusset at the side of the bag about 1-2" from the top.
NOTE: I only placed the stars on one side of the blue bags, but if you plan to hang your finished "Rosette" where it will turn, and both sides will be seen, you may want to put stars on both sides.
6. After adding the stars to each blue bag, glue the blue bags together with a strip of double-sided adhesive tape across the bottom of gusset at the bottom of each bag and 2 strips from the top edge of the gusset down the center of the bag to the top. Press firmly as you add each bag.
OPTION: Gently pull the top of bags apart then add an additional star across the space where the bags are glued together about 1-2" from the top.
7. Attach alternating white and red bags together with adhesive strips, pressing each bag firmly in place. DO NOT add adhesive to the last bag. Add the red and white bags to the blue bags.
8. Gently pull the attached bags around in a circle and secure the bags together with 2 large paper clips. This will allow you to fold the rosette after use, making it easy to store.
NOTE: Since gift bags with handles are much sturdier than plain paper bags (which can also be used - see the December paper snowflake project), I added a staple at the top at each side of the center, about 1" apart where the bags are joined together.
If you would like to use your rosette as a wreath to hang on a door for example, you can easily stabilize by paper clipping this wire frame found at Dollar Tree to the back. Add a paper clip to each wire over the gusset at the bottom of each bag about 2" from the center. Remove the paper clips later so you can fold the bags together to store for next time......
This is such an easy technique and with a variety of colored gift bags available you can create decorations for birthdays, baby showers and lots of other celebrations! Enjoy!
Yours truly,
Julie 💝
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON CRAFTING!!!
