Surprise… those wonderfully inexpensive brown paper bags in your pantry are good for more than just lunch! Deanna of Mirabelle Creations was kind enough to share a step-by-step tutorial on how you can {easily} create cool hanging paper stars from this ever-so-humble lunch staple.

You can also use white or colored paper bags in different sizes to mix things up a bit. Maybe even try making a GIANT version from grocery sized bags! That could be fun! =)

Read on for all the DIY Details…

Paper Bag Hanging Stars Tutorial

by Deanna Talwalkar of Mirabelle Creations

“Hanging stars made out of paper bags add a rustic look to a Fourth of July or Patriotic themed table, without you having to spend a lot of money.  Here are the simple steps to making your own:

You will need:

• 5 Gusseted Paper Bags
• Double-sided Tape
• String
• Scissors
• Hole Punch.

Instructions:

1. Cut off the end of all of the paper bags.

2. Stack all 5 paper bags and cut the other ends into a point.

3. Place two pieces of double sided tape on either side of each paper bag, near the ends.

4. Stack all 5 paper bags together and punch a hole in the bottom, middle.  Tie the bags together with string, not too tightly.

5. Join the two ends together to make your star.

You could also use 6 paper bags and cut the ends in a rounded shape to make a flower.  I used white paper bags to make this hanging paper bag flower {pictured below}. Party shops carry an array of colorful bags though, so don’t feel limited to just white or tan!”