{"id":30125,"date":"2021-07-12T09:58:30","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T14:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/?p=30125"},"modified":"2025-11-29T07:38:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T13:38:41","slug":"clever-ways-to-repurpose-paper-bags","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2021\/07\/12\/clever-ways-to-repurpose-paper-bags\/","title":{"rendered":"Clever Ways to Repurpose Paper Bags"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Repurpose-Paper-Bags-IG.png?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clever Ways to Repurpose Paper Bags\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Repurpose-Paper-Bags-IG.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Repurpose-Paper-Bags-IG.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Repurpose-Paper-Bags-IG.png?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Repurpose-Paper-Bags-IG.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Repurpose-Paper-Bags-IG.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Repurpose-Paper-Bags-IG.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Repurpose-Paper-Bags-IG.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Repurpose-Paper-Bags-IG.png?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that July 12th is Paper Bag Day? What better way to celebrate than to spend some time up-cycling your grocery and lunch bags with fun projects like the ones below. If none of these suit your fancy, take a peek at my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/flandersfamily\/make-its-in-the-bag\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;It&#8217;s in the Bag&#8221; Pinterest board<\/a> for dozens more great ideas for reusing, recycling, and repurposing paper bags of all sizes, shapes, and colors.<\/p>\n<h2>Clever &#038; Crafty Ideas for Repurposing Paper Bags<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Gingerbread Houses<\/h3>\n<p>Aren&#8217;t these gingerbread houses simply adorable? The results from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftberrybush.com\/2015\/12\/gingerbread-house-paper-bag-gift-wrap-idea.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Craftberry Bush&#8217;s inspired tutorial<\/a> look good enough to eat, don&#8217;t you think? I want to make a whole village of these precious little houses.<br \/>\n<strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftberrybush.com\/2015\/12\/gingerbread-house-paper-bag-gift-wrap-idea.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gingerbreadhousepaperbaggiftwrap-4.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Paper Bag Gingerbread Houses\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gingerbreadhousepaperbaggiftwrap-4.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gingerbreadhousepaperbaggiftwrap-4.jpeg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gingerbreadhousepaperbaggiftwrap-4.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gingerbreadhousepaperbaggiftwrap-4.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Potted Planter<\/h3>\n<p>Isn&#8217;t this <a href=\"https:\/\/lifeonsummerhill.com\/diy-paper-bag-planter\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">paper bag planter from Life on Summer Hill<\/a> fabulous? It&#8217;s coated with wax for durability. I could picture an entire row of these, all tidy with their labels, filled with herbs and lined up on my kitchen window sill.<br \/>\n<strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lifeonsummerhill.com\/diy-paper-bag-planter\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Planter.png?resize=1024%2C918&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Paper Bag Planter\" width=\"1024\" height=\"918\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Planter.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Planter.png?resize=600%2C538&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Planter.png?resize=300%2C269&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Planter.png?resize=768%2C689&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Origami Stars<\/h3>\n<p>Up-cycle your paper bags into a handful of origami stars from Miller Grey. You can use as tree ornaments or package toppers or even string a bunch together to make a festive garland.<br \/>\n<strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Star.png?resize=1024%2C804&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Origami Stars\" width=\"1024\" height=\"804\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Star.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Star.png?resize=600%2C471&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Star.png?resize=300%2C236&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Star.png?resize=768%2C603&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Paper Bag Puppets<\/h3>\n<p>I found all sorts of great paper bag puppet making ideas on Pinterest, but these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woojr.com\/puppy-paper-bag-puppet\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Puppy Pupppets from WooJr<\/a>. are my favorite.<br \/>\n<strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.woojr.com\/puppy-paper-bag-puppet\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Puppets.png?resize=1024%2C729&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Paper Bag Puppets\" width=\"1024\" height=\"729\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Puppets.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Puppets.png?resize=600%2C427&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Puppets.png?resize=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Puppets.png?resize=768%2C547&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Package Toppers<\/h3>\n<p>These cute little <a href=\"http:\/\/hercreativespirit.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/christmas-gift-bag-tutorial.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">up-cycled gift tags<\/a> require a little sewing but look fun to make. You can use a machine or sew by hand or &#8212; if sewing isn&#8217;t your thing &#8212; leave those accents off and use hot glue to assemble.<br \/>\n<strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/hercreativespirit.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/christmas-gift-bag-tutorial.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/christmasgiftbags1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C855&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Paper Bag Christmas Tags\" width=\"1024\" height=\"855\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/christmasgiftbags1.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/christmasgiftbags1.jpeg?resize=600%2C501&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/christmasgiftbags1.jpeg?resize=300%2C250&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/christmasgiftbags1.jpeg?resize=768%2C641&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Easter Baskets<\/h3>\n<p>I think these pretty <a href=\"https:\/\/liagriffith.com\/easter-basket-made-from-a-grocery-bag\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">baskets from Lisa Griffith<\/a> are too adorable to use only at Easter. I&#8217;m thinking the kids and I should make a set to use for storage baskets on the open shelves in my daughter&#8217;s bedroom.<br \/>\n<strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/liagriffith.com\/easter-basket-made-from-a-grocery-bag\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Baskets.png?resize=1024%2C735&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Paper Bag Baskets\" width=\"1024\" height=\"735\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Baskets.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Baskets.png?resize=600%2C431&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Baskets.png?resize=300%2C215&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Baskets.png?resize=768%2C551&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Animal Masks<\/h3>\n<p>How about making this super-clever <a href=\"https:\/\/www.handmadecharlotte.com\/fall-leaf-crowns\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">animal masks from Handmade Charlotte<\/a>. I have a few grandkids who would love to dress up like rascally raccoons!<br \/>\n<strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.handmadecharlotte.com\/fall-leaf-crowns\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4_forest-friends.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Paper Bag Animal Masks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1170\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4_forest-friends.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4_forest-friends.jpeg?resize=600%2C686&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4_forest-friends.jpeg?resize=263%2C300&amp;ssl=1 263w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4_forest-friends.jpeg?resize=896%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 896w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4_forest-friends.jpeg?resize=768%2C878&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Christmas Ornaments<\/h3>\n<p>These <a href=\"http:\/\/pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/handmade-christmas-ornaments.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">gingerbread men from Pioneer Woman at Heart<\/a> would look great hanging on the tree or strung together in a garland like paper dolls.<br \/>\n<strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/handmade-christmas-ornaments.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Gingerbread-Ornament.png?resize=1024%2C1179&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gingerbread Ornament\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1179\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Gingerbread-Ornament.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Gingerbread-Ornament.png?resize=600%2C691&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Gingerbread-Ornament.png?resize=261%2C300&amp;ssl=1 261w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Gingerbread-Ornament.png?resize=889%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 889w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Gingerbread-Ornament.png?resize=768%2C884&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>3-D Snowflakes<\/h3>\n<p>My daughter taught us how to make some cool 3-dimensional snowflakes last Christmas, like the ones pictured below from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delineateyourdwelling.com\/paper-bag-stars\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Delineate Your Dwelling<\/a>. And they&#8217;re not just for Christmas! My girls made a beautiful arrangement of white and brown stars to hang over the couch in their apartment all year long.<br \/>\n<strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.delineateyourdwelling.com\/paper-bag-stars\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Brown-Paper-Bag-Star-1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"3-D Snowflakes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Brown-Paper-Bag-Star-1.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Brown-Paper-Bag-Star-1.jpeg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Brown-Paper-Bag-Star-1.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Brown-Paper-Bag-Star-1.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Place Settings<\/h3>\n<p>Entertaining? Whip up some of these beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2014\/11\/brown-paper-bag-place-card-and-napkin.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">place settings from Kim Six Fix<\/a>. What an economical way to make your dinner table stunning!<br \/>\n<strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2014\/11\/brown-paper-bag-place-card-and-napkin.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Place-Setting.png?resize=1024%2C643&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Paper Bag Place Settings\" width=\"1024\" height=\"643\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Place-Setting.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Place-Setting.png?resize=600%2C377&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Place-Setting.png?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Paper-Bag-Place-Setting.png?resize=768%2C482&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Gift Bags<\/h3>\n<p>I love the simplicity of these sweet gift bags from <a href=\"https:\/\/thepartystudio.wordpress.com\/2011\/02\/14\/style-idea-2-love\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Party Studio Blog<\/a>. Quick and easy to assemble, just trim the edge of your lunch bag, fold it over, add a tag, tie the string, and you&#8217;re done!<br \/>\n<strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thepartystudio.wordpress.com\/2011\/02\/14\/style-idea-2-love\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Simple-Decorated-Lunch-Bags.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1307&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Simple Gift Bags\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1307\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Simple-Decorated-Lunch-Bags.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Simple-Decorated-Lunch-Bags.jpeg?resize=600%2C766&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Simple-Decorated-Lunch-Bags.jpeg?resize=235%2C300&amp;ssl=1 235w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Simple-Decorated-Lunch-Bags.jpeg?resize=802%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 802w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Simple-Decorated-Lunch-Bags.jpeg?resize=768%2C980&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Holiday Wreath<\/h3>\n<p>This lovely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.popsugar.com\/smart-living\/Paper-Bag-Fall-Wreath-31822923\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thanksgiving Wreath from Popsugar Living<\/a> is made from recycled grocery bags. Wouldn&#8217;t that look nice hanging on your door this Autumn?<br \/>\n<strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.popsugar.com\/smart-living\/Paper-Bag-Fall-Wreath-31822923\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/a528e0251c0855b0_wreath3.preview.jpg?resize=1024%2C872&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Autumn Wreath\" width=\"1024\" height=\"872\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/a528e0251c0855b0_wreath3.preview.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/a528e0251c0855b0_wreath3.preview.jpg?resize=600%2C511&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/a528e0251c0855b0_wreath3.preview.jpg?resize=300%2C255&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/a528e0251c0855b0_wreath3.preview.jpg?resize=768%2C654&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Lunchbag Art<\/h3>\n<p>Pack your child a meal he&#8217;ll remember in one of these art-deco lunch bags from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkmakeshareblog.com\/creative-lunch-bags\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hallmark&#8217;s Think Make Share Blog<\/a>. 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