With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, the winter holidays aren’t far behind. ‘Tis the season for gifting, whether the gift be a token of appreciation for a hostess or a treasure to be wrapped and placed under the tree. Take ordinary gift bags to the next level with the addition of metallic paint. Geo designs, brushstrokes and stripes create a modern look that is festive and chic. Continue reading and discover our easy-to-follow tutorial for these DIY gift bags…*Styling and photos by Kate Simmons for DecoistProject SuppliesIt’s never been easier to create stylish gift bags, thanks to a few affordable supplies. Here’s what you’ll need to get started:kraft paper gift bagsmetallic craft paintpaintbrushespainter’s tape or washi tapepaper to protect your work surfaceRELATED: DIY Metallic Tinsel Tassel Gift WrapMetallic craft paint can be purchased in bottles, but I found a handy set that included smaller amounts of paint (four are pictured, but there are eight total). When it comes to paintbrushes, choose a size that makes sense for your design. Foam brushes do a great job of distributing the paint, but you may also want to have smaller brushes on hand for more detailed embellishments.Fill in the blank spaces between the tape with paint, using a variety of metallic hues. Gently remove the tape when you are done with the painting process. Crisp stripes will await you!The look of the finished bag is clean-lined and shimmering, yet subtl...