By GreenBeing Nancy

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Paper Bag Transformation

Materials To Salvaged

Paper Bags Cardboards

From these….

…to this. My new book

stand.

I have selected this

paper bag because I

love the lotus design on it.

The book stand height is

determined by the picture on

the paper bag, to

ensure that it will not be cropped off.

Method1. Keep the bag

flat on the table.

2. Then cut the handle off with a pair of scissors

3. No measurement is required. Just cut it along the edge where the cardboard that form the top at both sides end.

Measure size for cardboard

1. Place the cut paper bag on top of cardboard to measure height for cardboard.

Check cardboard size1. Cut

cardboard to size required.

2. Place it inside the paper bag to ensure that it fits in nicely.

3. Cut another piece to the same size.

4. Insert both into sides of paper bag to confirm that they fit.

5. Do same for narrow sides of bag.

To form flap for neater finish.1. If a neater

finish is preferred, cut the cardboard so that it is about 6cm shorter than the paper bag.

To prepare flap.1. Cut the

paper bag at the top till it reaches the edge of cardboard.

2. Do the same for all 4 corners.

To fold flap.1. Fold flap in

half.

2. Fold it again, this time over the cardboard.

Trim to fit.1. Trip the

sides of flap if it does not sit in snugly into the box.

Seal flap to cardboard.1. Use double

sided tape and stick it to the flap as show here.

2. Remove the paper backing of tape and press over cardboard.

3. Do the same for all flaps.

4. That’s it. Your book stand is ready for action.

Can you use soft brown paper bag?

Yes, you can.Take the cut out top and… …open it up.

Reinforce the sides1. Follow the

same procedures for the 1st book stand.

2. Then place the cut out top over the top of the bag as shown here.

3. You can staple the handle to top or punch holes to push the cords through.

Dual usage.I can place it on the book shelf or… …use it as a carrier.

So, before you throw…

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