📌 Disclaimer: This tutorial was first published in December 2014. Some links may no longer work and any pricing mentioned may be outdated. The techniques and methods, however, remain valid—so we're happy to keep sharing it.
With Christmas quickly closing in, Craft Outlet wanted to showcase a unique and crafty way to dress up your odd or oversized presents! With our choices of burlap sacks, you can find the perfect one to alter and place prominently beneath your tree.
You can easily customize your burlap sack with a Monogram Laurel Stencil, a change that only takes 20 minutes and will certainly be used again each year.
Supplies Needed:
- Burlap Drawstring Bag (24"x32") : RedÂ
- Freezer Paper
- White Craft Paint
- Spouncers
- Iron
- Laurel Monogram Design
- Silhouette or Cricut Cutter
- Exacto or scissors (if hand-cutting)
If cutting by hand,  it might be easier to print and cut the Monogram Letter and Laurel into two separate stencils. The font used in our example is Didot, but any serif style font is suitable.
If using a cutting system, follow the steps in the Stenciled Burlap Table Runner post to trace over the Laurel.png. Using their text tool, add your Monogram letter into the center of the laurel.
Before starting, place a piece of paper into the flattened drawstring bag. This is to help avoid any paint from seeping through the porous burlap.
Using an iron, thoroughly adhere the freezer paper (shiny side down) to the burlap bag.
With any size spouncer, apply white craft paint to the stencil.
Once fully painted, let dry and carefully peel the stencil from the burlap bag.
Stuff with assorted gifts and fill with tissue to achieve a plump Santa Bag. Finish off with a gorgeous bow with our wide ribbon selection to tie in with the rest of your gifts.
You'll enjoy making this Santa Bag as much as they'll enjoy unwrapping it!
Happy Holidays from CraftOutlet.com!