Cool eco idea or naff Christmas fail?

[KatnissMellark]

Thought I'd try making some re-usable gift bags from scraps and unused fat quarters. These two are from a now-too-small Christmas jumper. What would you think if you received a gift in one? Would you re-use? I think I'll make a personalised re-usable gift tag for each recipent as well, but don't want to go to the effort if it's all a bit naff! Could do brown paper instead which is recyclable, but obviously not as good for the environment as using something I already have which can then be re-used as well.

I think they are brilliant and would be very happy to receive one.

And yes I'd reuse.

I'd love to receive one and I'd definitely reuse - great idea!

Thanks @CupCupGoose, you see such divided opinions re homemade gifts in here so was a bit worried. Gifts themselves are not homemade so hopefully won't be too controversial!

I would love to receive a gift in one if those. Were I the giver, I would ask for the bag back ready for next year if given to close family who would not think I was being odd!

They look great. I'd love to receive one

If I'm honest I'm not sure I would re use, I'm not sure I have anything to reuse them for. I already have a make up bag, it's leather and wipeable, I have a toiltetries bag, so I'm afraid they'd go in a drawer here somewhere.

@PandaG I may do that, or perhaps I'll receive back next year with my gift in!

I’d be properly chuffed to get a gift in one!

I’d ‘reuse’ for DH/the kids so that I get to keep it! Or I’d sift stuff it and use it as deco! - small person would probably adopt it as a new ‘cuddly friend’🤣

Was it you who posted for suggestions for your craft stall (and asking about placemats?)

I’d give it back to you if you asked, but reluctantly! It would be like giving the best bit of your pudding away!

Love it!!

Love them! I'm not a fan of homemade gists but these are ace. I'd probably want to keep it rather than give them to someone else!

Amazing! I absolutely love these. Jumper sleeves for bottle bags is genius. Also if you unpicked them along the seam and fold the other way you might be able to get a medium squareish bag for chocolates, books etc.

Lovely
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@Bluntness100 I think the OP means would you save them and use them to wrap someone else's presents next year?
I think they are brilliant. A really good idea. My daughter has birthday present fabric that she uses for her family's presents, just using ribbon to tie them up.

I’d like these. I’d use them afterwards for storing delicate Christmas decorations, as I usually do with paper gift bags/boxes and tissue paper.

The only people I wouldn’t give them to (if I was talented enough to make them, which I’m not) are small children who derive so much pleasure from tearing paper wrapping.

I like them, I once made a fab bottle bag from an old pair of jeans. If I received one I’d probably save the bag to re use next year for someone else’s gift.

I like them and would reuse them for gifts. My mum has various Christmas fabric and ribbons that get cycled around the family for wrapping.

Ah thanks 81, and if it's to pass them on then yes, possibly/probably. It depends, if I had anything to fit in them and who the recipient was.

Anyone who doesn't want to keep and reuse them to others can always give them back to OP. We have a few shoeboxes covered in Christmas paper that get passed back and forth around the extended family. It's a kind of bonus if you're chosen to get a box that year!

I love them and would use them as project bags for my knitting and crochet

I would love that! It would look so pretty under the tree. Then I would put presents in it the following year and pass it in to someone else

I'd love them. I'd reuse as gift bags or store Christmas bits and pieces in them.

They’re cute and a great idea. I’d be happy to receive.

I agree - would reuse and love to receive.