You won’t believe how quickly a plain, store-bought gift bag can become Christmas chic. With just the Ornamental Christmas Dies, the Modern Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and a few simple touches, this little black bag transforms into something you’ll be proud to give—and your recipients will want to keep. In last night’s live stream, I shared how to pull together the papers, shapes, and textures from the Modern Christmas Suite Collection to create a boutique-style look without complicated steps or stamping.

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• MISTI
• Sizzix Sanding Blocks
• Adhesive Eraser
• Magnetic Platform
• Sticky Dots
• Waffle Flower Mat
• Large Silicone Mat
• Gotcha Magnetic Craft Stand Tool
• Magnet Cards  – used in this tutorial
• Storage Pockets – used in this tutorial
• Craft STAX Storage, Stackable Large Set (2 Trays, 2 Lids)
• Stamping Sleeves
• Vellum Cardstock
• Penny Black Background Basics Stencils
• Uninked Felt Pads – to make your own Cloud Cover ink pad
• Repositionable Adhesive Dots
• Mini Recoil Snips

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Modern Christmas Gift Bag Measurements

• Center Decorated Paper Layer: 6-1/4″ x 8-1/4″ Basic Black Cardstock
• Center Decorated Paper Layer: 68″ x 8″ Modern Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP)
• Bottom Decorated Paper Layer: 8″ x 2-1/45″ Modern Christmas DSP
• Ornament Layer: (2) 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ Modern Christmas DSP
• Ornament Topper Layer: 2″ x 3/4″ Gold Foil Sheets
• Large Star Layer: 3″ x 3″ Modern Christmas DSP
• Small Star Layer: 3/4″ x 3/4″ Gold Foil Sheets
• Straight Edge Tree Layer: 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ Modern Christmas DSP
• Tree Layer: 2-1/2″ x 3″ Modern Christmas DSP

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If this Christmas chic gift bag has you itching to create your own, now is the perfect time to add the Modern Christmas Suite Collection to your craft room. The Ornamental Christmas Dies and Modern Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper do all the heavy lifting—whether you’re decorating bags, wrapping little gifts, or making coordinating cards. Click here to order these Stampin’ Up!® supplies in my online store and start transforming plain gift bags into boutique-style Christmas packaging: shopwithshelly.com.

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When your November order reaches $50, one of my handmade Merry Christmas cards will be on its way to you as a thank-you!
Spend $150 or more, and I’ll send you the stepped-up version—with beautiful embossed greenery, sparkling embellishments, and a whole lot of love.

Stampin’ Up! Modern Christmas Gift Bag Supplies 

Basic Cardmaking Supplies

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Here’s another look at the Christmas chic gift bag so you can easily see the layers, accents, and die-cut details that make this project feel boutique and beautifully coordinated. It’s a great reference photo if you’re gathering supplies or planning your own gift bag makeover with the Ornamental Christmas Dies and Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper.

If this project inspired you, be sure to pin this photo so you can find it again when you’re ready to make your own Christmas chic gift bag.