We all throw away piles of paper bags during our lifetime but these ideas may have you thinking differently, saving them instead of tossing them. These 16 ways to repurpose paper bags are all so inspiring and creative! From small craft projects to major home projects {like covering floors with paper bags} there’s a project for everyone. I’d love to hear which project is your favorite!
These waterproof paper planter bags are an absolute favorite for me! Lined to make them waterproof, these bags are an awesome way to upcycle … and don’t they look fabulous?
These simple paper bag flowers make beautiful party decor … and cheap, too!
Serve party food in these snack or treat bags for a simple and rustic look.
Turn paper bags into a woven basket that’s perfect for organizing items in the playroom or any space in your home.
These paper lanterns are stunning and can be made with paper bags or book pages or even patterned paper.
This faux bay leaf wreath is gorgeous and such a pretty way to brighten up a kitchen!
A whole bouquet of brown bag roses would be beautiful. And a whole line of vases running down the table would be even better!
Use a paper bag to create a notebook binding and then decorate the cover any way you desire. These are such a fun idea for kids!
A paper bag floor is so out of the box and I absolutely love the creativity behind this project! This floor is covered completely with paper bags! What an affordable way to update a room!
These paper bag luminaries would be so lovely at a party or wedding. I love the quotes but I’m really partial to the photo idea too. Woudn’t they be fun for a family reunion?
Hydrangeas are always perfect but these paper hydrangeas are also long lasting! I can’t wait to try making some.
I’m completely smitten with this paper bag ribbon and may have to make piles of it for holiday gift wrapping this year.
Monogrammed paper bag favors are so pretty. Imagine how happy guests would be to take these home at the end of a girl’s night.
Similar to the paper bag floor treatment above, these brown paper stairs are a really neat way to update a staircase.
This paper bag wreath is a gorgeous way to upcycle … and you could make one for every season!
And finally, don’t forget the kids! Paper bag animal masks are the perfect addition to the dress-up box … and easy enough for anyone to make!
For more repurposed ideas, check out these fun ways to repurpose wine bottles …
… a collection of fabulous ways to repurpose vintage maps …
… and a whole pile of ways to repurpose hardware store paint sticks!
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
March 16, 2017 at 5:02 pmLove all these ideas! Lots of fun ways to repurpose paper bags. There all great, but I think my favorite is the paper roses, they are absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing this wonderful roundup! Pinning!
Savannah says
May 7, 2017 at 9:30 pmThese really are some AWESOME ideas! Those roses are absolutely perfect, omg! I had no idea you could cut them to such cool styles and fun crafts. I also really like the luminaries – so many fun things to do! Thanks for sharing <3