3.26.2012

Tutorial: Make your own Dry Waxed Paper Bags

When I was doing a lot of paper piecing quilt blocks for my Dear Jane quilt a friend told me to use Handy Wacks because it was less expensive to use than the traditional paper you buy at the quilt shop. Since 500 sheets come in a box and I wasn't going use 500 for quilting, I put them in my kitchen to use for wrapping sandwiches and lining cookie trays. Last week my bagel was wrapped in the paper, I thought...  I could make little bags with these and they were already perforated on the ends. With 1 sheet you can make 4 bags that are 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 without any waste. You can also customize to any size you need.


   Tools you need: Handy Wack sheets 12 x 10 3/4 , Paper Cutter and Elmers Craft Bond Glue Stick extra strength.
I found the Handy Wack sheets at Costco. I think they were around $7.00 for a 2 pack?    


Tip: Glue both sides of the paper for a better hold.


What is nice about dry waxed bags vs a glassine bag is that you can stamp them.
This size is perfect for artist trading cards, a tea light candle and a surprise treat.
  I used a scallop blade in my paper cutter for a different edge on the ones on the bottom. 







10 comments:

  1. I love these I am going to try this out . Awesome idea.
    Molly
    http://randomthoughtinrandomworld.blogspot.com/

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  2. Brilliant! So glad I saw your link-up over a the Tip Junkie! I've pinned your post and look forward to making some wax bags of my own.

    Jenn/Rook No. 17

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  3. Wow, these are beautiful! I will have to try them :-)
    thanks so much for your lovely comment on my easter plates, got me to visit you. i love your blog and am your newest follower! i would be honored if you would like to follow back, but no hard feelings if not :-)
    love
    jutta

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    1. Thank you Jutta. Your blog is great! I absolutely will follow!

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  4. I had no idea these were so easy to make! Great tutorial too. Thanks for linking up at DIY Thrifty Thursday at www.thrifty101.blogspot.com You've been featured! Stop by this week and grab an "I was featured button". Hope to see you again!

    Michelle

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    1. Wow, Thank You Michelle for featuring me!!! I just recently fell upon your blog and I love it! Lots of good info.
      Thanks again,

      Paula

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  5. Nice idea.. I love the cuteness you have added to each.. Thanks for linking up at friday fun party. :)

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  6. Your bags are so cute, Paula. They can be used for a multitude of things!

    Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday. Hope you'll join the fun each week.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage

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  7. These are so cute! I'm gonna make these! Thanks for sharing this.

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  8. Oh my! these are so cute and you made it look so easy to make. thanks for sharing, girl. see you at the party this week!

    I am totally pinning this, by the way!

    have a fab weekend!

    Hugs,
    Lelanie

    to-sew-with-love.com
    tocookwithlove.com
    villaportillo.blogspot.com

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