The
candy wrapper purse has been around for a long time, but they are enjoying a
surge in popularity because more and more people are concerned with the impact that they are
having on the environment.
These
stylish and durable bags are water resistant, and they can be made from not only candy wrappers,
but old potato chip bags, gum wrappers, magazine pages, and any other kind of scrap paper that
you can think of.
How are
they made water resistant? The paper is often treated with a waterproofing agent, or the handy
home crafter can make a water-resistant candy wrapper purse by using clear packing tape on the
materials they are using.
Candy wrapper purses and
handbags are not only stylish, they are great for the environment. All those candy and chip wrappers and other
scrap paper, that once ended up in a landfill, are now being put to good use.
Most of these bags are made with a minimum of hazardous
chemicals, so that’s even better for the Earth. A candy wrapper bag not only helps to save the environment by
minimizing waste, it helps people in developing countries who earn money by making them.
If you’d like to try your
hand at making your own candy wrapper handbag, there are many places on the internet that you can find
instructions (many even have instructional videos to make the process even easier). Finding materials is often
as easy as going to your trash can or your magazine rack.
Like we said, candy
wrapper handbags are made from everything from recycled candy wrappers, food packaging, magazine pages,
and other materials that were found to be “defective” and went unused by the manufacturer.
We specifically discuss
magazine purses on the next page. Finding a use for
a material that would probably end up in a landfill is a big part of being environmentally conscious, and making
or buying candy wrapper bags is a great way to do just that.
You may wonder how people
can take what is generally thought of as “trash” and make it into something that’s durable, stylish, and
practical. But, if you do a little research, you will find out that those who make candy wrapper
bags are doing exactly that. These popular purses are a great combination of form and function, and
they are something that people love to own!
We’ve highlighted a few
pictures of these bag, clutch and purse options on this site, for your convenience. We have also included a
video which provides a little more detail on their background, and a few other models for sale on the market.
Have a look around!