I’m so excited to share my latest project…custom gift wrap with upcycled grocery bags! The thing that makes this project so cool is the Weathered Wood Finish I used to turn the paper such a pretty blue. The finish is typically used for furniture refinishing and other wood projects, but this is another great application.
Supplies:
Grocery bags Driftwood Weathered Wood Finish Foam pouncers Paint Brush Scissors Tape Embellishments (ribbon, paper scraps, paper flowers, or anything you have on hand)
Instructions:
Prepare the Weathered Wood Finish according to the package instructions.
Cut the grocery store bag sides and use one side of it.
For dots, dip a foam pouncer into the finish and stamp. For an all-over effect, lightly brush the finish over the bag.
Allow to dry for approx. 30 minutes and repeat.
Wrap your gift as you normally would.
Add embellishments. I used ribbon, scrapbook paper, a monogram sticker and other craft items I had left over from other projects.
All done! So easy and fun right?!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by DIY Driftwood, but all opinions are 100% mine.
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Becky is the voice behind Life in Velvet, an organised, intentional living blog focused on practical food, calm homes, thoughtful projects, and everyday systems that make real life feel easier. A mum of 3 living in the UK, Becky writes from lived experience, sharing what works, what doesn’t, and the decisions that make family life run more smoothly.
With a background in marketing and content writing, and over a decade of blogging experience, she brings a thoughtful, structured approach to everything from baking and home projects to routines and decision-making. Life in Velvet is where planning meets creativity, with ideas designed for real homes and real life.