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	Supplies:  Brown paper lunch bag Your favorite color(s) of duct tape (Duck® brand duct tape comes in 20 colors!) Scissors Embellishments of your choice (stick-on gems, stickers, permanent markers, paint, etc.)
	Step 1: Lay your paper bag down on a flat surface with the bottom flap of the bag facing down.
	Step 2: Rip several strips of duct tape. These will be used to cover the side that is facing up.
	Step 3: Tape the front of the bag, overlapping each strip slightly. You can lay your strips horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Overlapping the strips will make the bag stronger and create a water-resistant seal.
	Step 4: Trim off excess tape.
	Step 5: Turn the bag over, making sure to fold down (or flip) the flap (bottom) of the bag to fit underneath the side you’ve just covered. Repeat steps two through four.
	Step 6: To tape the sides, open your bag and stand it upright.
	Step 7: Cover the sides with duct tape. Laying the tape vertically will help make the bag easy to fold. In addition, placing your hand in the bag will give you a solid surface, making the sides easier to cover. Trim off any excess tape.
	Step 8: Cover the bottom of the bag, trimming off any excess tape.
	Step 9: Decorate with stickers or embellishments, or add your name to personalize your lunch bag.
	*The end result should be a duct tape lunch bag that folds flat after use with the original folds of the paper bag.