Things You'll Need:
- Scissors
- Tape
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Step 1
Smooth the paper bag out on a flat surface. Check the bag for tears or holes; you want a bag with no rips, tears or holes.
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Step 2
Cut the open end of the paper bag vertically to make the length of the "envelope" smaller if desired. If not, leave the bag as is. To make the length shorter, hold the paper bag sideways, and cut from the bottom of the opening to the top of the opening.
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Step 3
Insert the letter, card or documents that you will be putting into the paper bag envelope. Ensure that the items fit flat and fully inside the bag.
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Step 4
Fold down the open end of the bag to create a seal. The items should fit inside and leave about 1/2 inch space between the end of the document and the opening of the bag. Fold down the bag so that the end of the bag opening lays on the back of the bag.
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Step 5
Tape down the folded-over part of the bag so that the bag does not come open. Place tape down the entire length of each side of the bag. This will help to reinforce the bag and secure the contents. Secure the "bottom" part of the bag, the part the folds flat when a bag is flattened, by taping this part to the back of the bag.
