Parrot school gift bag

A homemade school gift bag is the perfect companion for the first day of school! Not only does it attract everyone's attention, it is also a unique personalised item. With our simple instructions and the corresponding materials from our online shop, you'll become a DIY pro. Discover how you can give free rein to your creativity and design the school gift bag with bright colours and playful details to give your child a special treat.

Step 1: Preparing the base

Start by gluing the silk paper to the inside of the school gift bag using the VBS handicraft glue. Make sure that the paper is evenly distributed to create a smooth surface. Allow the glue to dry well. Then you can stick the school gift bag together. Add a little handicraft glue at the joint to ensure a secure hold.

Step 2: Personality with foam rubber

Download our free templates and print them out. Cut out the templates and transfer them to the foam rubber using the sublimation pen. Don't worry, the purple ink from the pen will disappear by itself. You are completely free to choose the colours you like best.

Step 3: Decorating with feathers

Take the cut-out tail feathers (template A) and glue the ends together with hot glue. Attach them to your school gift bag to create a feathery design. Repeat the process with the side feathers (template B) and give the school gift bag extra dimension.

Step 4: Eyes and beak create life

For the eyes, cut out two circles (template C) and attach the "Maxi" wobbly eyes to them. They give your design a playful touch. Now the beak is missing: use the larger beak (template D) and apply hot glue to the edge of the foam rubber. Bend it carefully and press it firmly onto the school gift bag. Repeat the same process for the lower beak (template E).

Step 5: Personalised note with name

For a personal touch, cut out two additional feathers and label them with the name of the future schoolchild. Glue them on top of each other with hot glue. Use a hole punch to preserve a hole and pull the cotton cord through it. A knot at the end holds everything securely together.

Step 6: Final filling and closure

Now fill the school gift bag with little surprises and close it carefully with the cotton cord. Make sure that everything is well stowed away so that the contents remain safe during transport.

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