These Father’s Day gift bags are SO CUTE! Celebrate Dad with one of these adorable DIY gift bags made from a paper bag and a piece of ribbon.
With just a few simple dollar store supplies you can create a homemade gift bag to show Dad (or Grandpa) how much he’s appreciated. Upgrade your Father’s Day present and make the wrapping just as special as the contents! It’s such a fun Father’s Day craft, and a great way to recognize Dad.
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DIY Father’s Day Gift Bags
Add Dad’s favourite treats, a small gift, or a heartfelt note to one of these DIY Father’s Day gift bags. It’s such a fun present for Dad!
Check Out The Video Tutorial:
Instructions:
Step 1: Find what you need
Step 2: Add your gift(s) to the paper bag
Step 3: Connect the ribbon to the bag
Step 4: Tie the ribbon into a tie
Step 5: Add the finishing touches
Helpful Tips:
- If you have a larger gift for Dad you can also wrap the present in a paper grocery bag using a longer piece of ribbon.
- Choose your ribbon carefully and make a tie in Dad’s favourite colour!
- Once Dad opens his gift you can flatten the bag, re-tie the tie, and then display it in a picture frame.
What can I add into these Father’s Day gift bags?
We thought these DIY gift bags were the perfect way to gift Dad a collection of his favourite snacks. Add some of the following to the bag:
- Hershey’s Kisses and Hugs
- His favourite chocolate (peanut butter cups, anyone?)
- Mixed nuts
- Cookies
You can also use this gift bag to hold other small gifts, such as:
Do I have to add a ribbon tie to this DIY Father’s Day gift bag?
If you don’t feel comfortable tying a tie you can also draw a tie shape on paper and cut it out. Then glue or tape it to the folded bag. You could also make a tie from felt, fabric, or a craft foam sheet.
How else can I decorate this Father’s Day paper bag craft?
Instead of drawing the buttons on the bag you can use button stickers or glue real buttons or beads in place. For the pocket, you can cut one out of paper and glue it on. You can also decorate your bag with stickers or markers, creating a patterned dress shirt!
Get creative and make one of these DIY Father’s Day gift bags! It’s such a fun and inexpensive Father’s Day craft for Dad, Grandpa, uncles, or any other men in your life.
Here’s even more Father’s Day craft ideas:
I Love You to Pieces Picture Frame
Dad String Art
DIY Father’s Day Pop-Up Card
Our book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids is loaded with 72 fun and simple craft ideas for kids! The projects are fun, easy and most importantly low-mess, so the clean up is simple!
