Grab some brown paper lunch sacks, stamps, and paint to decorate and customize these fun little paper bag vases- perfect for fresh flowers or small house plants.
Get creative and decorate brown paper lunch bags.
I absolutely adore the look of plain brown kraft paper, grocery bags, or lunch bags. They are such a fantastic canvas for creating. And it’s a nice change from stark white paper. In fact, I just made these fun grocery bag journals. They were so much fun to decorate!
DIY Modern Paper Bag Vases
The supplies for this project are pretty basic. You probably have them in your craft stash already.
- brown paper lunch bags
- black paint
- 1-inch flat paint brush
- rubber stamp
- black ink pad
But honestly, don’t be limited by what I did. I prefer more neutral colors, so I stuck with basic black chalkboard paint and black ink for the stamps. But you can use any color paint and ink you like.
Get the kids involved, and let them come up with their own colorful creations!
DIY Modern Paper Bag Vases
Grab some brown paper lunch sacks, stamps, and paint to decorate and customize these fun little paper bag vases.
Materials
- brown paper lunch bags
- black paint
- 1-inch flat paint brush
- rubber stamp
- black ink pad
Instructions
- Decorate the base of the paper bag. Paint the bottom of the paper bag, extending up the sides of the bag with vertical strokes.
Another option is to use a small rubber stamp and ink to decorate the bag with a pattern. - Allow the ink and paint to dry completely. Crumple up the paper bag into a ball, and then smooth it out again. Repeat this process 1-2 more times.
- Gently fold down the top of the paper bag by about an inch. Continue to roll down the top edge of the paper bag, until the bag is the desired height. Be careful not to rip the bag. If desired, paint the top edge of the bag as well.
- Arrange fresh flowers in a mason jar that is just a bit shorter than a paper bag vase. Or set a small potted plant on top of a small dish to elevate it. Place your fresh flowers or small houseplants into the paper bag vase.
Another option is to use a small rubber stamp and ink to decorate the bag with a pattern. 
Repeat this process 1-2 more times. 
Continue to roll down the top edge of the paper bag, until the bag is the desired height. Be careful not to rip the bag. If desired, paint the top edge of the bag as well. 
Another Paper Bag Vase Idea:
This isn’t the first time that I’ve made vases like this. A few years ago, I made planter bags with a more farmhouse feel. You can watch this video below to see how they came together. Instead of using paint and rubber stamps, I adorned the bags with twine and ribbon.
I’d love to hear from you: which style to you like best? Leave a comment below and let me know!
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