Recycle Shopping Bags into Bows for Gifts

What you’ll need:

• paper shopping bags
• scissors
• ruler
• double-sided tape
• brown or white craft paper



How to do it:
Cut your shopping bag into nine long
strips, each ¾ inches wide. Next, measure and cut the length. You’ll need three that are 11 inches long, three that are 10 inches long, two that are 9 inches long and 1 that is 3 ½ inches long. Using one strip of paper at a time, twist each end toward the center until they meet in the middle and create a loop. Secure the ends in place with the double-sided tape. Repeat with the remaining eight strips, except for the 3 ½-inch strip; loop that one into a circle.Starting with the three longest strips of paper, begin stacking the loops in descending order of size. Stick each loop in place with tape. Finish with the circle loop in the center.

Attach your bow on top of a wrapped package.
For added eco-friendly pizazz, reuse the string bag  handles in lieu of traditional ribbon.