A bottle of wine is a perfectly acceptable (and always appreciated) hostess gift. But face it, you probably won’t be the only one showing up with a bottle of bubbly in hand. Make your bottle stand out from the rest by presenting it in a unique do-it-yourself wine gift bag!
Santa wine bag
Wine and twine
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These twine-wrapped wine sleeves only look like you spent a lot of time on them. The secret? The fabric is glued, not sewn!
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Knock their socks off
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Grabbing a hostess gift on the way to the party? Stop by Target, where you can pick up a bottle of wine and an adorable pair of knee socks — one for slipping over the bottle and the other for tying a dainty bow.
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No-sew sweater-sleeve bags
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Sometimes, the best ideas are the simplest. An old sweater, a piece of ribbon and a cute tag are all you need to dress your wine in style. No sewing is involved in this one, either!
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Does this make my Bordeaux look big?
Photo credit: Cathie Filian
When you’re ready to retire your favorite pair of jeans, don’t throw them in the donations pile! Upcycle those jeans into this cute denim wine bag — complete with a pocket in which to stash a corkscrew or bottle stopper!
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Baby, it’s cold outside
Photo credit: Madigan Made
The scarves you see at the dollar store might seem a bit too skimpy to keep you warm on a cold night, but they’re perfect for making a wine gift bag like the one you see here.
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Message on a bottle
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Use freezer-paper stenciling, fabric paint or silk screening to print out a message and stitch it into a crafty little gift bag. Use these bags to wrap wine bottles or any other holiday treats.
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Fun with felt
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This festive felt bottle bag is so easy to make that you might want to have your older kids help out.
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Tea-towel time
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We know a lot of people who have a bit of a tea-towel addiction. If that sounds like you (or the hostess you’re gifting), go ahead and wrap up a bottle of wine in a fun dish towel.
Quick tip: Looking for a wine-worthy tea towel? We like the selection of dish towels at Crate & Barrel and Anthropologie.
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Cable-knit wine bags
Photo credit: An Inviting Abode
Looking for a crafty project to work on with friends? Ashley from An Inviting Abode joined her mom, cousin and aunt for a girls’ weekend that involved a little craft time. Together, they made a dozen of these sweater-sleeve bags in just 30 minutes!
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