By Noreen Doll.
A ghost favor bagalope can be easily made with a white envelope and a black marker.
They’re great fun for kids to make, and inexpensive for a Halloween party.
Materials.
White Envelope
Black Marker
Ruler or Scoring Board
Stylus or Other Tool for Scoring
Scissors
Double Sided Tape
How to Make a Ghost Favor Bagalope.
Any size envelope can be used to make a bagalope.
The envelope I used was about 6 inches by 9 inches.
Fold Top Bagalope
Seal the envelope and turn it so the long edge is vertical.
1. Cut a thin strip off the top.
2. Score 1 inch down from the top of the bag.
Score each side and the bottom 1 inch in.
3. Score the bottom corners diagonally, as shown above.
4. Fold the top back on the 1 inch score line.
4. Fold the bag on the side and bottom score lines and crease sharply.
Fold the bag back the other way on the same side and bottom score lines and crease sharply.
5. Fold the bottom diagonal corners forward and backward on the score lines and crease sharply.
6. Draw a ghostly face keeping well inside all the fold lines. The face should be more toward the top of the bag.
7. Open the bag. Reach inside to push out the sides and bottom.
8. Fold the bottom corner triangles under the bag and use double sided tape to adhere them to the bottom of the bag.
9. Find the middle of the top edge, and punch a hole about 1/2 inch on either side of it.
8. Thread a black ribbon through the holes and tie in a bow on the front of the ghost favor bagalope.
Decorative Top Bagalope.
1. Use the decorative edge scissors to cut about 1 inch off the top edge.
Make this bag the same as the above bag EXCEPT.. Do Not fold the top edge of the bag.
After you have finished making the bag, find the center of the top edge and punch a hole about 1/2 inch on either side of it.
6. Thread a piece of black ribbon through the holes and tie a bow in front.
Tips.
If your envelope is smaller than 6×9, you may want to score at only1/2 or 3/4 of an inch from each edge.
You could use a white lunch bag instead of making a bagalope from an envelope.
Let your kids draw the faces.
Noreen Doll
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
Love these cute bags!
Jenna says
Very crafty clever!!! Great tutorial too!
Julie says
This is SOOOO cute, quick and easy. Love it! What a great idea.
Christmas Pie Crafts says
What a great idea and they really do look good – great fun. Hope you have a good week.
CrystelleBoutique says
What a super cute baggie! I bet kids love helping you make these…
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hugs x, Crystelle
Crystelle Boutique
Kayla @ Home Coming blog says
Super cute idea. Don’t forget to link up to The DIY’ers. http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-diyers-30.html
Elise says
I love how simple and cute this is!
sarah @ it's a vol says
Adorable! Come share on Life Created for this week! PS Your finger puppets were chosen for this week’s feature! š
http://www.itsavol.com/2013/09/life-created-3.html
Brooke says
This is so clever! I’d never think to make a bag from an envelope. My boys would love making these. Don’t you love how simple, but fun ghosts can be. I love the white, and black eyes/mouth, all you need. Thanks so much for sharing!
Heather Jackson says
Cute idea! I’ll show it to my kids. We plan to make some Halloween crafts next week and this might be fun! I’m visiting from the backyard farming connection. http://www.socializedhomeschoolers.com
Cara @ Craftdictator says
This is such a cute idea! Come link up with us at Craft Frenzy Friday at http://www.craftdictator.com! I’d love to see these on our link up!
Linda @ A La Carte says
So cute! Thanks for sharing at TTF!
Kelly says
very cute
Claire says
Aww love this idea š
Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays, would love you to share some of your favourite posts this week at the weekend blog hop if you get time? have a lovely weekend …
Christy says
Super cute project! Thanks for sharing at our Get Your DIY on Fall Party Challenge! I hope you can party with us again this Sunday at 7:00 EST. Our theme is chalkboard projects! Hope to see you there!
Patricia Krank says
What a cute idea. I like all the paper crafts on your sidebar too. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Patti
Christy says
Did I say chalkboard projects? I meant spray paint projects! (Chalkboard is next week and I’ve been working on mine so that’s in my head lol!) Hope you can join us…I’m sure you have a crafty spray paint project up your sleeve! š
Kate says
Hi over from sewmanyways linky party. These are so cute! Look easy to make too. Great post.
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Ruth @ Living Well Spending Less says
This is such a cute idea. How fun would be to not only have your little ones make these bags, but feel them with Halloween goodies to send off to school. I bet they would be a huge hit in the classroom! Thanks for sharing such a fun idea. š
Iād love it if you linked this up over at Living Well Spending Less for Thrifty Thursday this week! http://www.livingwellspendingless.com/category/thrifty-thursday/
Antonella says
These are so cute! I love that they are made from envelopes, we all have envelopes. Wonderful craft, perfect for kids!
I found you through In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party.
Hugs, antonella š
Camila says
Awesome idea to use an envelope for a bag, No glue used wowww!!! Thanks so much for sharing this with me at Bewitch Me & Titi! Hope to have you back with more amazing shares! Hope you are having a marvellous week!!!
XOXO
Cami @ TitiCrafty.com
Susan says
I made plain bagalopes, but these are so adorable with those ghost faces. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday at Organized 31.
Heather says
EeeeK! These are adorable! I’d love for you to share them at my linky party! http://stringtownhome.net/?p=595 So cute! I’m following your site, now… I’m excited to spend some time reading more! Hope you’re having a great week!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
So cute and a fabulous idea. Thanks for sharing at the Pinworthy Projects Party!
Charlie says
Cute! I’m so glad I clicked the link. I live in Italy, and my first thought was, “Oh, these would be perfect for our Halloween party on Friday…but there’s no way I’m going to find white paper bags here. Blah!” Then I read through the post. Amazing! I’ve got lots of envelopes laying around. I’m excited to give it a try!
Aloha and ciao,
Charlie
Noreen says
I’m so glad you have the materials!
Ritchil Shafer (Cheng and 3 Kids) says
These favor bags are too cute! And I love how easy they are to make!
Sharon@BlueWillowHouse says
The ghost bags are so cute. Thanks for sharing your tutorial at the Southern Special.
Lou Lou Girls says
Hello sweet lady! Cute idea. Pinned. We appreciate you taking the time to party with us. We hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. We love partying with you!
Happy Sunday! Lou Lou Girls