How to Make Gift Bags with Wrapping Paper DIY Making gift bags is the perfect way to gift things easily and on a tight budget! This is a craft project that I remember watching my mom do over and over. She never walked me through the process or taught me verbally...I just watched. I learned so much by watching my mom. These cute gift bags are easy to make with kraft paper or any wrapping paper...old maps, newspaper or scrap paper that is on its way to the recycling bin. Perfect for making custom size, for wrapping my favorite gifts, Lego sets! You will need: Wrapping Paper Double Sided Adhesive Tape Scissors ~ Here's a video for an easy visual: Begin by cutting a piece of wrapping paper. Fold one side over to the center of the back and then run some tape along the edge. Fold the other side over and line it up with the tape and press it down, with the center seam down the back of the bag. The side folds are pushed ...