It is a gesture of you showing your appreciation of another person by giving them a present or any item that holds special significance to both of you. Gifts are more than just the box. They are a reflection of emotions of gratitude, happiness and well-wishing. Similarly, special events are the same; more than a gathering and a meal, they are occasions on which to come together, bond and rejoice. Presents are just a token of appreciation to reflect that spirit.

And that means that they have to be special. Not just the item you are gifting, but the way you are doing so is highly important. A beautifully wrapped present, in a proper gift bag, will have a special impact on the other person and increase your value in their eyes.

Often referred to as "goodie bags", they are commonly used to present gifts. Paper gift bags are very common and can be bought from almost any large store. They can be fancy or simple and in various shapes and sizes. You have a wide variety to choose from.

Weddings are the occasion on which people express their happiness for the married couple by giving them a token of their love and appreciation. However, instead of just handing the present in their hands, it is more presentable and mannerly, to present it in a carry bag that is specifically designed to boost the appeal of the gift and make it look more elegant and attractive.

Also, it is more functional; Gift bags for weddings not only make the appearance of the product better but also make it more convenient. They have handles which make carrying the package easier and more suitable, rather than balancing a large bulky package on our hands. The handles are made specifically in a way that makes it easy for us to carry them. Another advantage is that they offer protection to the gift, not only from any unfortunate occurrence like water spillage but physical shock as well if the gift falls down.

Overall, they create a good impression and can be used to make the recipient feel special.

Everyone likes the way their present looks, right? You cannot imagine giving anyone something that is badly wrapped or looks like something a child put together. And in ordered to help you with that, we have come up with a list of ideas that you can use to make the best possible impression, and increase the visual impact of your gesture of appreciation.

These tips and ideas can be used to transform an ordinary-looking bag into something fancy and grand, so take out your art kits and get ready to make your present the best one of them all.

The best way is to get a plain cardboard bag, which is easily available at most gift stores. You can use that as a canvas and let your creativity flow. Popular and easy designs include the polka dot patterns that are minimal, yet attractive. You can make floral, geometric or any other patterns that you want to. It is all up to you. Not only does this add a touch of personalization and thought into the product, but it is also environment-friendly and cost-effective.

Use exquisite and fancy ribbons, handwritten notes, or any other small trinket that can be attached to the bag without burdening it. Make sure that the ribbon is made of quality material like wasting or velvet, instead of the plastic stick-on types. Brooches or large wax paper bows are a very good option and will boost the value of your bag.

It is not very difficult. Just go to any good printing service and tell them about any specific kind of design you want to have on the bag. They will print it, and voila, you have a beautiful and custom printed baggage to put your present into. Some ideas for this might be a quote from the recipient’s favorite movie, song or book, or you can have their name printed on it. Another good option is having a flattering picture of the recipient printed on the surface in high quality. The choice is endless.

We all have seen ribbons and bows and gift papers being used. So get creative and look for any items in your house that you can use to decorate your bag with. You can go for a rustic, natural look buy attaching fern needles, pine cones, or flowers. However, make sure that they are fresh and do not look bad. You can use any old books, atlases, maps, newspapers or magazines to make patterns on the paper bag. This is very aesthetic and will appeal to the recipient, especially if they are an avid reader. You can use dusty black paper to wrap the bag in and use a white marker to make designs, giving it a chalkboard look, which is very unique.

Don’t limit yourself to paper or cardboard. Go for other materials. Make a bag out of an old shirt that you were going to donate. Sew it up into a good package shape, with handles and sewn designs and baubles. If not that, you can get simple drawstring pouches, drop cloth bags, or other types of gift bags at wholesale rates, and customize them in any way you like. It is a unique way to present a gift, and well suited for you if you are good with needlecraft.

Be it rolls of multi colored washi tape, creative stickers, badges, stamps, or any other stick on items that you can use last minute to further enhance the bag. However, do not overdo it, or it will ruin the effect.

These are just some creative ideas and designs that you can use to make your own Custom Gift Bags, for any occasion.