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Brown Bag Basket: Homemade Christmas Gifts

by Toni Herrbach

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Homemade Christmas Gift #16: Brown Bag Basket

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This is a really cute idea that can be made with leftover fabric scraps and a brown paper bag. It looks like it takes a little time to make, but it would make a great gift! Personalize it for a custom homemade Christmas gift!

Find out how to make this cute bag on Up the Rainbow Creek.

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  1. meghan says

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    This is so cute!

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  2. Sandra says

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    Years and years ago I made these, but instead of weaving fabric I used .. hmm … rafia, I think? … I made so many of these as gifts. LOVE!!!

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  3. sylvia says

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    I made these for EVERYONE one year but I used empty laundry powder boxes instead of the paper bags. The boxes are much sturdier and just the right size for a loaf of bread. :o) You can also use ice cream tubs for round ones and those nice flat rate boxes (medium size) that you get free at the post office. Think outside of the box, you can use almost anything, of any size!

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  4. Bama Girl says

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    Thank you for sharing about the bag and the link to the tutorial. It is so cool!

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  5. Linda says

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    Cute and creative Idea, but Is there a way to make it more sturdy?

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    • TheHappyHousewife says

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      I think someone suggested a sturdier version in the comments.

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  6. Nikki Gillette says

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    What a beautiful basket! Such a nice gift – maybe filled with some of the other homemade gift ideas – coffee syrups, flavored liquor, bath products. Wonderful job.

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