Put down the tape dispenser and the wrapping paper. Instead, make your own gift bags this holiday season. They can be done in a snap, and in their homemade splendor, they become part of the gift.

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This easy drawstring bag sews up quick, and they are ideal for a beginning sewer. If you feel sewing is intimidating, this is the perfect project for you. All the seams are simple straight lines, and ...

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The Mischief Shop offers handmade creations in Sauk Rapids. The shop sells handmade tote bags, custom wood engravings and other unique items. Customers can also collaborate on how to design their ...