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    Home » Holidays » Gift Ideas

    Brown Bag Apple Gift Sacks

    April 30, 2011 By Brandy 22 Comments

    brown bags painted red to look like apples
     Last night I was browsing some blogs looking for something to add to our teacher's appreciation gifts. Maybe a unique way to wrap them or a little treat to make with them. I saw these on Skip to My Lou and immediately left the computer, grabbed 4 lunch bags, a can of red spray paint and headed outside. 10 minutes later I had 4  sacks, ready to turn into little apples...for FREE. I love them!!
    red painted bag with raffia tied to close
     I made some cardstock tags and a little leaf and added our memo cubes, along with a candy bar for each bag.
    two white memo cubes wrapped in ribbon
    Now I think we are set. Dallin's school has themed days next week. Some are fun days like PJ day, Hat day, Sports Day, and the other two are "bring a flower for your teacher" and "make a homemade card for your teacher" days. It will be fun contributing to those days, but it's nice to have something homemade and creative for the boys to give their teachers and bus driver besides what is "required" to bring 🙂
    4 red painted bags that look like apples
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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

    Comments

    1. subbu raj says

      March 15, 2013 at 11:40 am

      Nice apple gift bags. I like this design very much.

      Gift Bags and Boxes

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    2. classicoffset says

      February 05, 2013 at 10:32 am

      Wonderful blog! I truly love how it’s easy on my eyes as well as the info are well written. I am wondering how I may be notified whenever a new post has been made. I have subscribed to your rss feed which need to do the trick! Have a nice day!
      Gift paper bags

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    3. Shoregirl says

      May 24, 2012 at 2:00 pm

      Adorable!!! Linking to these pretty gift bags on my blog today: http://estherscardcreations.blogspot.com/2012/05/gift-bag_24.html

      Reply
    4. Emily says

      June 02, 2011 at 11:49 am

      Its really nice blog. Gift basket is one of the best way to express your feelings.
      Gift Basket

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    5. Tanya @ Greetings From the Asylum says

      May 20, 2011 at 3:23 pm

      I love how quickly you were able to make these gifts happen! I was wondering from the picture how you got the red paint so smooth. Spray paint is the key! Thanks for sharing! I'm visiting from Finding Fabulous.

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    6. Jenny @ Embellishing Life says

      May 09, 2011 at 12:39 pm

      ADORABLE! I'd love it if you'd come link this up 🙂
      http://embellishinglifeeveryday.blogspot.com/2011/05/craft-catwalk-29.html

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    7. Jami says

      May 08, 2011 at 2:20 pm

      I featured you today!
      Feel free to stop by and grab a button!
      Smiles!
      Jami

      Reply
    8. Jamara @ My NW Nest says

      May 06, 2011 at 10:29 pm

      Adorable!!

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    9. Stephen M. Robinson says

      May 06, 2011 at 10:28 pm

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    10. Jodie says

      May 06, 2011 at 1:41 am

      So adorable! Love this idea!

      Warm Wishes,
      Jodie

      http://lovelaughteranddecor.blogspot.com/

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    11. Lauren @ YoungNester says

      May 06, 2011 at 12:39 am

      What a cute idea! That still stays traditional with the apple for a teacher. I would love for you to link up to my Ten Buck Tuesday link party! It lasts all week!

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    12. Not Just A Mommy! says

      May 05, 2011 at 1:35 am

      How awesome! Filing this away for the future! I did something similar to this with orange bags and green tape stems for Halloween treats! I heart paper bags 🙂

      Reply
    13. dizzytina says

      May 04, 2011 at 8:54 pm

      What fab ideas thanks for sharing Tina x x http://www.scratchycatcrafter.blogspot.com

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    14. Michelle says

      May 04, 2011 at 3:49 am

      So cute! My husband is a teacher (Jr. High) so I'd like to say thanks for highlighting teacher appreciation week. I awarded you the Kreative Blogger award on my blog. http://thrifty101.blogspot.com/2011/05/kreativ-blogger-award.html
      ~Michelle @ http://www.thrifty101.blogspot.com

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    15. Kathryn Michelle Jenkins says

      May 03, 2011 at 11:36 pm

      these are absolutely adorable! I love them both. You have a really cute blog too! I'm glad I found you on tip junkie.

      kathryn
      http://www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com

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    16. Sweet Floweret says

      May 03, 2011 at 2:51 pm

      I am starting my own linky party this ToDaY!
      It's the first one. I would love it if you would participate! It's called $10 Tuesdays and it's for things that cost less than $10 and take 20-30 mins (ish) to complete. I love inexpensive and quick projects and I'm guessing others will too 😉 Thanks so much for considering.
      Tina
      http://sweetfloweret.blogspot.com/
      PS: freebie for the first new fb fans and blog followers! hope you'll take a looksee.

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    17. Andrea says

      May 03, 2011 at 4:45 am

      These are adorable. As a teacher, I'd love receiving one! 🙂

      Andrea
      http://www.addicted2tutes.blogspot.com

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    18. Erin says

      May 02, 2011 at 7:02 pm

      These are perfect! Great teacher packaging!!!

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    19. Stephanie says

      May 02, 2011 at 4:04 pm

      Those are VERY cute!! I'm gonna go see if we have red spray paint right now!! (And I am 99% sure we do!!!) Thanks Brandy!!

      Reply
    20. Kelli @ RTSM says

      May 02, 2011 at 2:34 pm

      Those are so cute! I am planning on making some for my boys' teachers this week too...I just haven't decided what to put in them yet:)

      Reply
    21. Jami says

      May 01, 2011 at 2:18 pm

      Oh! I didn't see how you wrapped these notepads earlier!!! You just must share this at the Pretty Packages Party!

      http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2011/04/pretty-packages-party-9.html

      Smiles!
      Jami

      Reply
    22. pinkpatrice says

      April 30, 2011 at 8:18 pm

      This is so cute! Love the idea. Thanks!

      Reply

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