DIY Christmas Cookie BagsDIY Christmas Cookie Bags

Step 1

Start by downloading the graphics file. You can download them here. The download is two pages. The first page has the red graphic I designed and the second page has the green one. You can print one of them or both.

Step 2

With the file download, you’re read to print. The transfer paper I bought is compatible with inkjet printers.

Step 3

Before printing, adjust your settings to the highest quality. You’ll also want to select the option that allows you to print the “mirrored version” or to “flip horizontally.” Since you’ll be ironing these transfers with the printed side down, you want the image of the graphic mirrored so it will read correctly when the paper backing is removed. Here’s what they should look like after printing.

Step 4

Cut out each graphic as neatly as possible, leaving a narrow white border around the graphic.

Step 5

Next, set your iron on medium-high heat (polyester setting). Make sure the steam setting is turned off and that the water reservoir has been completely emptied.

Step 6

Quickly iron the bag to remove any wrinkles. Then place the graphic on the bag so that the printed side of the graphic faces down. I positioned the graphic a bit closer to the bottom of the bag rather than in the center of it.

Step 7

Using the iron, apply heat to the transfer for about 45 seconds. Press down fairly hard and be sure to move the iron around to avoid scorching the bag.

Step 8

Let each bag sit for about 2 minutes or until cool before peeling off the paper backing.

Step 9

And with that, your DIY Christmas Cookie Bags are complete and ready to be filled with delicious treats!

Step 10

Start by downloading the graphics file. You can download them here. The download is two pages. The first page has the red graphic I designed and the second page has the green one. You can print one of them or both.

Step 11

With the file download, you’re read to print. The transfer paper I bought is compatible with inkjet printers.

Step 12

Before printing, adjust your settings to the highest quality. You’ll also want to select the option that allows you to print the “mirrored version” or to “flip horizontally.” Since you’ll be ironing these transfers with the printed side down, you want the image of the graphic mirrored so it will read correctly when the paper backing is removed. Here’s what they should look like after printing.

Step 13

Cut out each graphic as neatly as possible, leaving a narrow white border around the graphic.

Step 14

Next, set your iron on medium-high heat (polyester setting). Make sure the steam setting is turned off and that the water reservoir has been completely emptied.

Step 15

Quickly iron the bag to remove any wrinkles. Then place the graphic on the bag so that the printed side of the graphic faces down. I positioned the graphic a bit closer to the bottom of the bag rather than in the center of it.

Step 16

Using the iron, apply heat to the transfer for about 45 seconds. Press down fairly hard and be sure to move the iron around to avoid scorching the bag.

Step 17

Let each bag sit for about 2 minutes or until cool before peeling off the paper backing.

Step 18

And with that, your DIY Christmas Cookie Bags are complete and ready to be filled with delicious treats!