Summer Party Favor Bags

STEP 1:

A)    Mix the paint colors with gloss decoupage in a 1:1 ratio.

WATERMELON BAG

STEP 2:

A)    Paint a green curved edge along the bottom of the paper bag.

B)    Paint the next curved section using grass green at the bottom and blending into white along the top edge.

C)   Paint the rest of the bag red. Let dry.

D)   Add black “seeds” using a black brush-tip paint marker. Let dry.

PINEAPPLE BAG

STEP 3:

A)    Paint the bottom ⅘ of the paper bag yellow.

B)    Paint the top ⅕ of the paper bag using grass green and blending into green. Let dry.

C)   Use a black brush-tip paint marker to add accents to the yellow pineapple. Let dry.

D)   Cut out five leaf shapes in the green painted area along the top of the bag.

STRAWBERRY BAG

STEP 4:

A)    Paint the bottom ⅔ of the paper bag red.

B)    Paint the top ⅓ of the paper bag using grass green and blending into green. Let dry.

C)   Add yellow “seeds” using a yellow brush-tip paint marker. Let dry.

D)   Cut out three leaf shapes in the green painted area along the top of the bag.

TAGS

STEP 5:

A)    Print out the tags.

B)    Cut out the tags and punch holes for the cord.

C)   Cut 14" lengths of natural cord.

D)   Fill the bags with goodies. Tie the cord and tag around the bag for a finishing touch.

STEP 6:

A)    Enjoy gifting your fruit-themed bags!