Cellophane Bags

Cellophane bags are an aesthetically pleasing item which is both useful and decorative. The functional aspect of cellophane bags that is most appealing is the fact that cellophane is see through. Being able to see the contents through clear cellophane bags adds to the interest of giving a gift or purchasing an item where a cellophane gift bag is used. This enables the gift giver or sales person to decoratively seal the bag with ribbon or other embellishments and the customer or gift recipient doesn’t need to tear open the beautiful packaging to discover its contents. Sometimes when receiving such a treat, it is not unusal for it to be left on a shelf or bathroom fully wrapped, so that not only the contents can be appreciated, but the clear cellophane bag can be admired also. Cellophane bags can be used for just about any gift whether it be a pair of long leather gloves or even a memory foam pillow.

Colored cellophane bags are also able to be seen through, but the color does obscure the contents somewhat. These come in pink, blue, red, green, gold and purple. If several layers of cellophane are used, the contents cannot be seen. The effect of the top of the cellophane bag being gathered with the light shining through can be quite spectacular, especially if used on several presents, which can occur at Christmas or for corporate gift giving. Clothing such as a pair of tummy tuck jeans or womens low rise jeans lends itself particularly well to this type of wrapping.

For special events or even corporate events it is very effective to buy printed cellophane bags.  These can be ordered in a range of sizes and colours with your personalized details or company name and logo.  If may be also worth thinking about getting stickers that act as name tags and ribbon or lanyards printed to match your personalized cellophane bags.  When using stickers, simply fill your cellophane bag and neatly fold over the top twice and then secure with your sticker.  Alternatively gather together the bag once filled and secure with your printed ribbon. The benefit of using both the sticker and ribbon is that both create an attractive container and are effectively resealable cellophane bags.  Both options give a very professional finish for trade shows or corporate events to promote your products, give out product samples or reward staff with gifts like a bottle of wine for high achieving personnel.

Cellophane gift bags are easy to make yourself. Purchase packets of cellophane from the supermarket or newsagent. Find a book the size you want your bag to be. Cut rectangles of cellophane large enough as if you were going to wrap the book. Begin by wrapping the length of the book and securing with clear tape. Neatly secure one end of the book with clear tape so that the book can sit on its end. Carefully slide out the book and you have a cellophane gift bag. If you want a hard bottom for your gift bag, cut a cardboard rectangle the same size as the bottom of the book you have used to make your cellophane gift bag. Slide the cardboard bottom into the bag to give it some definition at the base. This sort of bag can be gathered together at the top once filled and secured with ribbon or other tie. If you are a do it yourself fan and have children then cone shaped cellophane bags are easy to make and a great way to contain lollies and small party gifts. Use a rectangular piece of cellophane. On an angle begin making the cone from the corner of the rectangle. Make the size of the cone suitable for the items being stored in them. Once you are satisfied with the size of your cone shaped cellophane bag, secure with clear tape, fill and secure with a ribbon or elastic band. This is a great idea for primary school aged children who wish to give their classmates and teachers a gift at Christmas time. Your child can make the cone shaped cellophane party bags themselves and then fill them with chocolates or small biscuits that they have also made themselves. Grandparents, aunts and uncles also love to receive gifts that are hand made. Cone shaped celophane bags are also great for use at weddings to package sugared almonds or other goodies, which you may like to treat your guests to. Children particularly love to receive a snack or present in Christmas cellophane bags. They can spend hours looking at their lollies, counting how many are left and carrying them around without needing to remove them from the packaging. It can add to the excitement of the festive season or birthday.

Cellophane gift basket bags are also available for corporate events and for hampers. These large cellophane bags give enough room to contain a cane basket, or other receptical full of fruit and other edible goodies. It’s a great way to give a number of useful items to new parents. Purchase a range of baby care products from any retail outlet and arrange them attractively in a baby bath or baby moses basket. Use a large cellophane bag to package all of the items and secure attractively at the top with ribbon.