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February 7, 2014

Recycled Paper Bag Hearts

Angelina from JoJo and Eloise is back with us today sharing a simple, sweet and easy craft as part of our ongoing Take 5: 5 Minute Crafts Series!

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Hello Picket Fence Family, this is Angelina from JoJo and Eloise.

It is always such a pleasure to stop in and visit with you. With Valentines quickly approaching ( which I SERIOUSLY can’t believe ) I thought I would share a Really simple and Really quick craft with you.

We’re talking like, 5 minute craft here people!

One of the things I LOVE about crafting, is that you can take just about anything and make it into Something fabulous and fun.

Today I am going to show you how to transform your everyday, Grocery Bag into a simple and fun craft.

paper bag crafting jojoandeloise.com #recycled

I am using Craft Punches, that I purchased at Michaels and JoAnns. However, PLEASE! Don’t fear if you don’t have any of these on hand. You can just hand draw your shapes, directly onto your bag, then cut them out. Remember! Crafting isn’t about Perfection, it’s about creating memories and simply just having fun.

easy craft punch project jojoandeloise.com

Pick out your Craft Punch and slide the Paper Bag inside and punch away.

Simple as that.

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paper bag hearts with craft punch jojoandeloise.com

Pull out whatever crafting supplies or embellishments you have on hand, and have fun. Today I am using, some of those Fun Party Straws to craft with.

red paper craft supplies jojoandeloise.com

I have 2 different size, Heart Shape Punches. I used the larger size for my Paper Straws.

Fold your Heart in half, then make 2 small slits on the top and bottom. Take your Straw or even Pencils, and slide them through your slits.

making recycled paper bags into hearts jojoandeloise.com

AND!!!

Your done, Seriously that simple folks. These Recycled ,Paper Bag Hearts, have endless possibilities. You can use them as tags for gifts, put little notes on them and place them in your Kiddos lunch boxes, turn them into Garland and the list goes on and on.

So have some fun this Valentines Day ( or any day, really ) by gathering up those Paper Bags and making something fun.

5 minutes is REALLY all it takes!

5 minute recycled paper bag hearts craft jojoandeloise.com

hearts from recycled paper grocery bags jojoandeloise.com

recycled paper bags into hearts #crafts #recycled #repurposed jojoandeloise.com

recycled paper bags into hearts for tags straws or gift wrapping jojoandeloise.com
recycled paper bags into hearts jojoandeloise.com

You can also use these HEARTS for other crafting projects. I used them to decorate these, Old Fashioned, Inspired Treat Bags.

HERE

DIY old fashioned inspired treat bags using brown paper sack lunch bags jojoandeloise.ocm

Thanks so much for joining me today At the Picket Fence,

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P.S. Vanessa’s giving a tour of her home today over at  Southern Hospitality today so be sure to stop by and see it!

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8 Comments Filed Under: Crafts, Five Minute Crafts, Kids Tagged With: 5 minute crafts, crafting with kids, crafts, Five Minute Crafts, Take Five

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  1. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    February 7, 2014 at 4:03 AM

    So very cute!..love the straws and bags!..

    Reply
    • Angelina-JoJo and Eloise says

      February 11, 2014 at 11:34 AM

      Thank yo so much Shirley!

      Reply
  2. chelsea says

    February 7, 2014 at 4:31 AM

    So fun! What an adorable photo shoot, too!

    Reply
  3. Jill Flory says

    February 7, 2014 at 5:39 AM

    Adorable! And I love craft paper – what a fun way to reuse paper bags 🙂

    Reply
  4. Cheryl at Snaps of Ginger says

    February 7, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    I love this idea!! Perfect for a school paty.

    ~Cheryl
    https://snaps-of-ginger.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  5. Jeanette @ Creating a Life says

    February 7, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    So cute! My kids will love it!

    Jeanette

    Reply
  6. Mimi says

    February 7, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    This si a lovely little idea with lots of uses. I can imagine using them as confetti.

    Reply
  7. Barbara from 21 Rosemary Lane says

    February 8, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    What an adorable idea…thank you so much for the tutorial! I may have to surprise my kids with these on St. Valentine’s day!
    XO Barbara

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