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How to Make Bag Toppers - Make Bag Toppers with Rubber Stamps

By Kate Pullen, About.com

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How to Make Bag Toppers

Make a Bag Topper

Make a Bag Topper

Kate Pullen
Bag toppers are simple to make yet very effective. Bag toppers transform a plain plastic or cellophane bag into a pretty gift bag. Simply pop a few small items into a bag and make a bag topper for a quick last minute gift. Bag toppers are adaptable to any occasion making them ideal for wedding or party favors as well as being the perfect way to present handmade items.

Use your favorite rubber stamps and techniques to decorate and customize bag toppers. This can be further embellished with ribbons, glitter glue or anything else that you like to make this an extra special gift! Personalize the bag with the name of the recipient or use appropriately themed stamps.

The principle of making bag toppers is the same regardless of the size of the bag. The bag topper has the dual purposes of adding decoration to the bag while also covering the bag closure. A piece of card is simply cut so it fits along the width of the bag and is double the required height. This is to allow for the topper to be folded in half when it is fitted to the bag.

Materials Required
  • Cellophane or plastic bag and contents
  • Piece of cardstock
  • Rubber stamps, inks and embellishments as required
  • Double sided tape or adhesive
See the next page for instructions.

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