30+ Paper Bag Crafts & DIY Projects Perfect For Adults!

This copper colored magnolia leaf homemade wreath is perfect for a fall decoration. I can't believe it was made using paper bags and paint!

Learn how to make a paper bag leather frame using Mod Podge and other basic materials. You can use this treatment on walls and even floors — you'll see this later in this list!

Carolyn used Fiskars art tools to make this bound notebook. All of the pages are from a paper bag and she bound it with a strip of leather. Use it to jot notes, sketch, journal or add photos for a brag book!

Use lunch bags to make a rustic pumpkin decoration. This is super easy and looks great!

These baskets were made by weaving strips of paper bag. Then they were given a faux leather look using paint and Mod Podge.

Turn paper gift bags into beautiful jewelry using this resin tutorial. Don't these pendants look amazing? Pearl also shows you how to make earrings and coasters using the bags.

Bookshelves can look busy. Solve this problem by going back to your school days and covering the books with paper bags!

These little brown bag bird's nests would look great as part of an Easter place setting! The Jelly Belly jellybeans are perfect as eggs, don't you think?

Make these EASY brown paper bag ornaments in minutes with some basic craft supplies! These look so unique on your Christmas tree.

Use your favorite cutting machine to cut words out of cut up paper bags. Use 'thankful' for Thanksgiving, or you could use names and they double as place cards!

DIY advent calendars can get pretty complicated. Or, they can be super easy like this paper bag gingerbread house advent. Plus it can double as your Christmas village decoration!

Similar to the leather look frame from earlier, these floors are made by ripping up grocery paper bags! It also looks great to simulate wood — like on these stair treads and this faux wood plank floor.

You wouldn't think that paper bags could make cute planters, but they do! Crumpled bags with twine and ribbon are a huge improvement over the plastic store containers.

Use a paper grocery bag to make an origami lampshade. This one was added to a rustic lamp base, but you could also hang it from the ceiling as a pendant light.

Cut out a square from your paper bag and fold it into a much cuter heart-shaped basket! A bit of origami and some twine is all you need.

Use a large scallop punch and lunch bags to make fun paper hydrangeas for decoration. Don't have a scallop punch? Just draw out the shape and use it as a template for cutting!

Looking for a rustic farmhouse decoration for spring or Easter? These DIY paper bag carrots are perfect!

I love a dual purpose DIY. Use lunch bags and washi tape to make these utensil holders. When you are finished eating, just throw your trash in the bag!

Turn any container into a rustic, yet beautiful vase using twisted strips of paper bag!

Here is another paper bag wreath idea. This one uses faux bay leaves created with watercolor paint.

This is a great idea for those of you who may have an Etsy store. Turn your paper bags into envelopes!

This paper bag DIY is so easy you could have your kids do it with you! I think these napkin rings would look great for any occasion.

I can't believe that this witch's hat is made using paper bags! Use this as a cool Halloween decoration.

Cut out large leaves to create a beautiful fall leaf garland! This would look great on a mantel as well.

Create these unique DIY gift bags with your favorite Mod Podge formula and sparkly confetti. This is perfect for gift wrapping on a budget! Not only that, but they make great favor bags for parties. So versatile.

Turn your grocery store paper bags into beautiful stars for Christmas decorations! Leave some of them up after Christmas and call them snowflakes.

Reese turned her Ann Taylor LOFT shopping bag into fun gift wrap. She used cutout tree shapes to make it 3D. You should also check out my 3D butterfly wrap.

Turn a large paper bag into a super easy piñata for your next party! You just need to cover it with sewn crepe paper. This one was made using a DSW shopping bag. You can also make a smaller piñata using a lunch bag.

This brown paper bag Christmas stocking is a fun craft to make along with your kids! You'll use potato stamps which are always fun! Hang them from the mantel or use them for gift giving.

One more paper bag wreath. This one is a bit different — instead of cutting the bags up to make leaves, you will cut and twist strips around a wreath form!

Upcycle an old paper bag and some leftover cupcake liners to make this cute ornament wrapping paper. Kids will also love making this gift wrapping idea!

Okay, I had to include this because it is such a unique idea! The OWEN store in New York City used 25,000 lunch bags to decorate an arched wall/ceiling. Isn't it awesome?