Compared to traditional wrapping paper, a gift bag offers superior ... and inventive ways to decorate a gift bag. These ideas ...

I make crocheted bags and gift toppers, but those take a while. And I'm always in a pinch as the holidays creep closer, which is when I used to reach for a fresh roll of wrapping paper.

But with searches for sustainable wrapping paper up by 24 ... pouches are easy to make and can be reused by the person receiving your gift – either again as a gift bag, or for travel and storage.