If you are planning a party, paper grocery bags are the ultimate in frugal decorating. This cute basket made from paper grocery bags is a wonderful container to put a potted plant or vase of flowers in for a centerpiece. Place one on a gift table to corral cards or fill one with small favors to be handed out to your party guests. This basket uses paper grocery bags for the base and is decorated using Creative Twist paper cording. more »

There are many ways to use plastic and paper grocery bags. It not only helps the environment but save you money as well. more »

In most cases, paper grocery bags are made from recycled paper, which is gathered and processed in a recycling paper mill. In rare cases, the paper is created from fresh paper pulp, which is essentially thin shavings of wood from trees. This pulp is put through various mechanical and chemical processes to achieve a certain color and weight of paper. The paper has to be debarked, de-inked and cleaned numerous times to achieve a quality and professional look. more »

Grocery bags are one of the most common culprits when it comes to creating landfill waste from paper or plastic. However, if you make your own paper grocery bags from old newspapers, you can help do your part for the environment by reusing materials while saving a newly-made bag for the next customer. more »

You'd never guess this charming little ladybug was once a boring brown paper grocery bag! Make one yourself to give to a friend or to hang in your entryway to welcome spring! more »

Tired of boring walls? Grab a paper grocery bag and some paint! This is a great way to spruce up your walls without entirely redoing them. more »

Decorating on a budget can be a challenge. When you are short on money, it is time to get creative and start looking around for new uses for what you have on hand. A stack of brown paper grocery bags is just the medium for a variety of decorating projects. more »

Paper grocery bag construction starts with paper selection. The size of the bag and the amount of weight it is intended to hold determine the thickness of the paper. Two- and three-ply paper is common for heavy-duty bags. Custom bags can be created to hold from a half a pound to 40 pounds. To create a bag 10 inches by 3 inches by 5 inches capable of holding 12 pounds, start with 40 pound brown paper. Kraft paper, the same type used to wrap shipping packages, is used to make grocery bags. Labels or logos are either painted or stamped on the paper once it is rolled out. The paper is cut to the necessary dimensions (31 inches by 22 inches). Some grocery bags also have a thumb notch cut into one side to allow for easy opening. more »

This book cover is created from a brown paper grocery bag and can be made to fit most book sizes. It may not be the prettiest cover in the world, but it will do the job of protecting your book. If you want a fancier cover you can use any other paper material you want, such as posters or gift wrapping paper for example. more »