US20030091245A1

US20030091245A1 - Gift bag containing scrapbook components

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Publication number: US20030091245A1
Application number: US10/281,612
Authority: US
Inventors: Cynthia Mencacci
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2001-10-26
Filing date: 2002-10-28
Publication date: 2003-05-15

Abstract

The present invention relates to a gift bag which comprises components that are archival safe and are used to archive memorabilia.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 60/345,995, which was filed on Oct. 26, 2001.

I. Field of Invention

The present invention relates to gift bags. More particularly, the gift bag comprises scrapbook components which are used to archive items.

II. Related Arts

In recent years, there has been a tremendous growth in the manufacture and sale of containers, particularly decorative containers for receiving and holding objects, such as gift objects. One form of such containers is a decorative bag that is adapted to receive a gift item, which eliminates the need to place the items in separate boxes that are usually subsequently wrapped with gift wrapping paper. Instead, gift items can be “wrapped” in the bag and hidden from view using such items as tissue paper, confetti, bag stuffing, shredded ribbons, and the like. After the recipient has opened the gift, the bags are either reused for another gift item or merely discarded. While these gift bags can be reused for another gift item, many individuals store this bags thus consuming a tremendous amount of storage space.

Another industry separate from the container industry that has had tremendous growth in recent years is the scrapbooking industry. This industry incorporates archival-safe material that is used to archive personal items, such as photographs or other memorabilia. Scrapbooking involves the purchase of a variety of items, such as book, paper, stickers, punch-outs or dye-cuts, etc. Thus, this can be extremely expensive if each page of the scrapbook is a different color or design.

It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a gift bag which is used in scrapbooking or archiving items. Thus, the present invention provides a solution to the abundance of gift bags that are collected and often discarded.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention comprises a gift bag which comprises components that are archival safe and are used to archive items.

An embodiment of the present invention is a gift bag comprising a bag, wherein a portion of said bag is removed and used as an archival object. More particularly, the shape of the bag is selected from the group consisting of square, rectangle, cylinder, circle, diamond, pentagon, hexagon, and triangle. In specific embodiments, the bag comprises two sides, or three sides or four sides. All of the sides of the gift bag can be removed and used as an archival object.

In another embodiment, the present invention is a gift bag comprising four panels which a portion of the said panels is removed and used as an archival object, wherein a front panel is connected to a first side panel, the first side panel is connected to a rear panel, the rear panel is connected to a second side panel, the second side panel is connected to said front panel; and a bottom having four lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges of the bottom panel are connected to the bottom edges of the front panel, first side panel, rear panel and second side panel to form a container having an interior portion defined by the front panel, rear panel, first side panel and second side panel which is connected to a second side panel.

In a preferred embodiment, the present invention is a gift bag comprising: a front and a rear panel, each said front panel and said rear panel having a top edge, a bottom edge opposite the top edge, and two lateral edges, the front and rear panels having means for removing the panels from said gift bag which are used as an archival object; a pair of side panels, each having a top edge, a bottom edge opposite the top edge, and two lateral edges and a longitudinal fold having a first end adjacent to the top edge of the side panel and a second end space from the first end, wherein the lateral edges of the front and rear panels are joined to the lateral edges of the side panels; and a bottom panel having four lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges of the bottom panel are joined to the bottom edges of the front, rear, and side panels to form a container having an interior portion defined by the front, rear, and side panels and the bottom panel. Yet further, the gift bag comprises a handle, which is attached to the top edge. The gift bag further comprises a flat platform adapted to be inserted in the bottom of the bag to provide support. Also, the gift bag further comprises a card which is an archival object.

In specific embodiments, at least the front and rear panels are made of archival-safe material. The archival-safe material is selected from the group consisting of acid-free paper, lignin-free paper, lignin and acid-free paper, partially acid-free paper or virtually acid-free paper. Yet further, the front and rear panels, said side panels and said bottom are made of archival-safe material.

In another embodiment, the means for removing comprises a marked line on the interior of said front and rear panels indicating a cutting pattern; a marked line on the exterior of said front and rear panels indicating a perforation pattern; or a marked line on the exterior of said front and rear panels indicating an adhesive removable panel. More particularly, the archival object is a scrapbook page, a picture mat or a photo album page. Yet further, it is envisioned that the side panels comprise a stenciled object which is removed and adhered to the archival object. The stenciled object is a sticker, a punch-out, or a cut-out, which is removed by cutting, punching or peeling.

In a further embodiment, the flat platform is made of archival-safe material. More particularly the platform contains stenciled objects, such as a sticker, a punch-out, or a cutout which is removed by cutting, punching or peeling. In another embodiment, the platform contains stenciled marks which are used for measuring, for example a ruler. It is also envisioned that the platform is a straight edge used for drawing straight lines.

Another embodiment is a method of providing archival objects comprising the steps of: providing a gift bag, wherein said gift bag comprises a front and a rear panel, each having a top edge, a bottom edge opposite the top edge, and two lateral edges, the front and rear panels having means for removing said panels from said gift bag which are used as archival pages; a pair of side panels, each having a top edge, a bottom edge opposite the top edge, and two lateral edges and a longitudinal fold having a first end adjacent to the top edge of the side panel and a second end space from the first end, wherein the lateral edges of the front and rear panels are joined to the lateral edges of the side panels; a bottom panel having four lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges of the bottom panel are joined to the bottom edges of the front, rear, and side panels to form a container having an interior portion defined by the front, rear, and side panels and the bottom panel; and removing the front and rear panels, wherein removing comprises cutting, peeling, pushing, tearing, or pulling.

In another specific embodiment, the method further comprises a crease in the bottom panel for folding the bottom panel in half when the bag is collapsed.

In yet a further embodiment, the present invention comprises a card comprising at least a one archival-safe material, wherein the material contains a stenciled object. The object is a sticker, a punch-out, or a cut-out, which is removed by cutting, punching or peeling. More particular, the card is at least one fold. It is envisioned that is an archival object, such as a scrapbook page, photo mat, photo album page. The card can be attached to a gift bag.

Yet further another embodiment of the present invention is a gift bag comprising: a front and a rear panel, each said front and said rear having a top edge, a bottom edge opposite the top edge, and two lateral edges, said front and rear panels having means for removing said panels from the gift bag which are used as an archival object; a pair of side panels, each having a top edge, a bottom edge opposite the top edge, and two lateral edges and a longitudinal fold having a first end adjacent to the top edge of the side panel and a second end space from the first end, wherein the lateral edges of the front and rear panels are joined to the lateral edges of the side panels; and a bottom panel having a middle crease for folding the bottom panel in half when the bag is collapsed and having four lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges of the bottom panel are joined to the bottom edges of the front, rear, and side panels to form a container having an interior portion defined by the front, rear, and side panels and the bottom panel.

The foregoing has outlined rather broadly the features and advantages of the present invention in order that the detailed description of the invention that follows can be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the invention will be described hereinafter which form the subject of the claims of the invention. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and specific embodiment disclosed can be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present invention. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the invention, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention will be further explained with reference to the appended Figures, wherein like structure is referred to by like numerals throughout the several views, and wherein: [0020]
FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a gift bag of the present invention. [0021]
FIG. 2 is a view of a gift bag comprising a handle and a card which illustrate an embodiments of the present invention which is used for the archival objects. [0022]
FIG. 3 is an isometric view of a gift bag illustrating removal of embodiments of the present invention. [0023]
FIG. 4 is an isometric view of a side of a gift bag illustrating embodiments of the present invention which are used to decorate the archival object; [0024]
FIG. 5 is an isometric view of the inside of a gift bag illustrating the platform which is inserted into the bottom of the bag. [0025]
FIG. 6 is an isometric view of the bottom of a gift bag illustrating the position of the platform. [0026]
FIG. 7 is an isometric view of the platform comprising embodiments of the present invention which are used to decorate the archival object. [0027]
FIG. 8 is an isometric view of a card comprising at least one fold. [0028]
FIG. 9 is an isometric view of a gift bag illustrating an alternative folding embodiment. [0029]
FIG. 10 is an isometric view of a gift bag illustrating an alternative folding embodiment and removal of embodiments of the present invention. [0030]
FIG. 11 is an isometric view of a side of a gift bag illustrating an alternative folding embodiment and embodiments used to decorate the archival object. [0031]
FIG. 12 is an isometric view of the inside of a gift bag illustrating an alternative crease in the bottom of the bag. [0032]
FIG. 13 is an isometric view of the bottom of a gift bag illustrating an alternative embodiment crease on the outside of the bag.[0033]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

It is readily apparent to one skilled in the art that various embodiments and modifications can be made to the invention disclosed in this Application without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. [0034]
As used herein, the use of the word “a” or “an” when used in conjunction with the term “comprising” in the sentences and/or the specification can mean “one,” but it is also consistent with the meaning of “one or more,” “at least one,” and “one or more than one.”[0035]
As used herein, the term “archival object” refers to an object that is used for storing, displaying or collecting memorabilia, photographs, documents, records or other materials of interest. [0036]
As used herein, the term “archival-safe material” refers to materials that possess specific qualities to protect and store memorabilia, photographs, documents, records or other materials of interest without causing damage to them. Exemplary archival-safe materials include, but are not limited to acid-free paper, lignin-free paper, lignin and acid-free paper, partially acid-free paper or virtually acid-free paper. [0037]
As used herein, the term “scrapbooking” refers to the method of storing, displaying or collecting memorabilia using archival objects. [0038]
As used herein, the term “stenciled object” refers to a pattern or design that is marked with perforations, dotted lines, cut lines, holes, painted lines, inked lines, or penciled lines. [0039]
As illustrated in all the Figures, the [0040] gift bag 10 and 80 preferably include a four-sided bag with an open top which is folded so as to be stored in a compressed and essentially flat condition. The gift bag of the illustrated embodiment of the present invention includes, but is not limited to including handles 40 which are well-known in the art. Also, the illustrated embodiment can include, but is not limited to including a card 30. Typically, such gift bags 10 and 80 include a flat platform 70 which is inserted in the bottom of the bag to add structural rigidity to the unfolded bag as well as a platform to support items placed in the bag. However, one skilled in the art is cognizant that other gift bags can be used in the present invention. For example, a gift bag in any shape, such as, but not limited to square, rectangle, circle, cylinder, diamond, hexagon, triangle, or pentagon can be used. The gift bag of the present invention is recycled and used as an archival object, such as scrapbook pages.
In the present invention, FIGS. 1, 2, [0041] 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 refer to one preferred embodiment of gift bag 10 comprising components that are used as an archival object. The bag 10 is conventional in design, including four longitudinal folds 110 dividing the bag 10 into generally front and rear panels 11, 18, respectively and two generally side panels 12. The front and rear panels 11, 18 each have an upper edge 14, 19. The bottom of the bag is folded in such a way as to provide for a flat bottom 13, which is preferably rectilinear in shape. The bag 10 as illustrated is in an open position providing an opening 60, through which access is gained to the interior of the bag 10. The side panels 12 have central longitudinal creases or folds 16 and a pair of diagonal folds 17 extending from the crease or fold 16. The side panels also have upper edges 15, which extend between the upper edges 14 of the front and rear panels 11, 18. Further, the upper edges 14, 15, 19 of the bag are generally fabricated so that the edges 14, 15, 19 have a double material thickness.
The [0042] bag 10 is preferably further provided with a pair of handles 40, where one handle is connected to the front panel 11 and the other handle 40 is connected to the rear panel 18. The handles 40 can be of any suitable type and as illustrated can be a relatively flexible material, such as a ribbon, cording, or the like. The handles 40 can be attached and secured to the bag in any suitable fashion. Although the handles 40 are illustrated as lying on the outside surface of the front panel 11, the handles 40 can also be attached and secured to the front and rear panels 11, 18 on the inside of the bag 10. Alternatively, the handles can be relatively rigid and extend generally upwardly from the upper edge 14, 19 of the front and rear panels 11, 18. In further embodiments, the handles are constructed of archival-safe material and used to decorate an archival object. For example, the handle is used to frame a photograph or other memorabilia.
A specific embodiment of the gift bag is that the front and rear panels are removed and used as an [0043] archival object 20. One means for removing comprises a marked line on the interior of the front and rear panels 11, 18 indicating a cutting pattern 25, 26, 27; a marked line on the exterior of the front and rear panels 11, 18 indicating a perforation pattern 22, 23, 24; or a marked line on the exterior of said front and rear panels 11, 18 indicating an adhesive removable panel 21. The archival object 20 is removed and used as a scrapbook page, a picture mat, a photo album page or any another other object to display, collect or store items. It is preferable that the archival object 20 is constructed from archival-safe material. Archival-safe material includes, but is not limited of acid-free paper, lignin-free paper, lignin and acid-free paper, partially acid-free paper or virtually acid-free paper. One skilled in the art understands that archival-safe material is material that is safe for use on memorabilia, such as photographs. Thus, the present invention is not limited to the presently known and used archival-safe materials, but also includes any unknown archival-safe materials that are discovered.
In specific embodiments, at least the front and [0044] rear panels 11, 18 are made of archival-safe material. It is not necessary that the entire bag be constructed of archival-safe material. Thus, the sides of the bag, handle, bottom and edges of the bag can be constructed of non-archival-safe material while the front and rear panels are constructed of archival-safe material.
It is also contemplated that the entire bag is made of archival-safe material. If the entire bag is constructed of archival safe material, then the front and [0045] rear panels 11, 18, the side panels 12 and the bottom 13 are used as archival objects. The present invention is not limited to the described construction a gift bag; it also encompasses any possible construction combination using archival-safe material for a gift bag.
As shown in FIG. 1, the front or [0046] rear panel 11 is marked on the exterior of the panel 21 such that the archival object 20 is removed by peeling. Thus, this archival object is an adhesive removable panel or sticker.
As shown in FIG. 2, an [0047] archival object 20 is marked by perforation markings 22, 23, 24. These perforation markings allow one to remove the object 20 by punching, tearing, or cutting along the perforations. The perforation marking 22 delineates a section of the front or rear panel 11, 18. Once the archival object is removed, the archival object is used as an archival object. The perforation marking 23 delineates that the side panels of the gift bag are punched, torn, cut, or ripped in the middle, and perforation marking 24 delineates that the bottom of the front or rear panel is punched, torn, cut, or ripped to remove the archival object. Once the archival object is removed, the object is then decorated with items, such as memorabilia, photographs, stickers, etc. It is also envisioned that the archival object is cut into a specific shape or size prior to being decorated.
As shown in FIG. 3, an [0048] archival object 20 is marked by lines indicated on the inside of the gift bag 25, 26, 27. This archival object is removed by cutting, tearing or ripping. The dotted lines 25 delineate a section of the front or rear panel 11, 18. The dotted lines 26, 27 delineate that the parallel sides of the gift bag are cut or torn in the middle and along the bottom of the sides to remove the archival object.
As shown in FIG. 4, the [0049] side panels 12 comprise a stenciled object 50 which is removed and adhered to the archival object. The stenciled object is a sticker, a punch-out, or a cut-out, which is removed by cutting, punching or peeling.
As shown in FIG. 7, a [0050] flat platform 70 comprises a stenciled object 72. More particularly the platform contains stenciled objects, such as a sticker, a punch-out, or a cut-out which is removed by cutting, punching or peeling. The platform 70 also contains stenciled marks which are used for measuring, for example a ruler 71. It is also envisioned that the platform is a straight edge used for drawing straight lines. FIG. 5 illustrates the flat platform 70 inserted inside the bag 60 and placed on the bottom of the inside of the bag to provide support. FIG. 6 illustrates the bottom of the bag 13 and the position of the platform 70. In a further embodiment, the bottom of the bag 13 can be used to display directions or instructions to the buyer.
[0051] Bag 10 is shown in the Figures in its opened or expanded condition. In this opened condition, items can easily be placed and stored in the bag. However, when the bag is not in use, it can be folded along the longitudinal creases or folds 16, and diagonal folds 17 toward the center of the bag to collapse the bag into a collapsed or compact state. In this way, multiple bags can more easily be stored or shipped in a stack.
Another embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 8. While this embodiment can be included in the above embodiments, this embodiment is separate and independent from the gift bag. As shown in FIG. 8, the present invention comprises a [0052] card 30. The card is made of at least one archival-safe material. The card comprises stenciled objects. It is envisioned that the stenciled object is a sticker, a punch-out, or a cut-out, which is removed by cutting, punching or peeling. More particularly, the card comprises at least one fold 34. It is envisioned that the card can comprise more than one fold. In a further embodiment, the card can comprise two or more pieces of material of which comprise at least one fold.
In specific embodiments, the card contains perforations or cut [0053] lines 31 such that the card contains sections 33 which are removed and used to decorate an archival object or is used as an archival object itself. It is also envisioned that the entire card in addition to a section of the card is an archival object, such as a scrapbook page, photo mat, or photo album page.
The card is a stand alone item or it is attached to an object, for example, but not limited to a gift bag. In one embodiment, the card is attached to the [0054] handle 40 of the gift bag 10, 80 using holes 32 in the fold 34 of the card.
In the present invention, FIGS. 9, 10, [0055] 11, 12 and 13 refer to one preferred embodiment of a gift bag 80 comprising components that are used as an archival object and comprising a different folding means. The bag 80 includes four longitudinal folds 180 dividing the bag 80 into generally parallel front and rear panels 81, 88, and two generally parallel side panels 82. The parallel front and rear panels 81, 88 each have an upper edge 84, 89. The bottom of the bag 83 comprises a middle crease 90 for folding the bottom panel in half in such a way that the bottom edge of the front and rear panels 81, 88 are adjacent when the bag is folded. The bag 80 as illustrated is in an open position providing an opening 100, through which access is gained to the interior of the bag 80. The parallel side panels 82 have central longitudinal creases or folds 86 and a lateral folds 87 perpendicular to the crease or fold 90. The lateral folds 87 further enable the bottom panel to fold in half. The side panels also have upper edges 85, which extend between the upper edges 84, 89 of the front and rear panels 81, 88. Further, the upper edges 84, 89 and 85 of the bag are generally fabricated so that the edges 84, 89 and 85 have a double material thickness.
The [0056] bag 80 is preferably further provided with a pair of handles 40, where one handle is connected to front panel 81 and the other handle 40 is connected to the rear panel 88. The handles 40 can be of any suitable type and as illustrated can be a relatively flexible material, such as a ribbon, cording, or the like. The handles 40 can be attached and secured to the bag in any suitable fashion. Alternatively, the handles can be relatively rigid and extend generally upwardly from the upper edge 84, 89 of the front and rear panels 81, 88.
[0057] Bag 80 is shown in the Figures in its opened or expanded condition. In this opened condition, items can easily be placed and stored in the bag. However, when the bag is not in use, it can be folded along the longitudinal creases or folds 86 and diagonal folds 87 toward the center of the bag to collapse the bag into a collapsed or compact state. The bottom of the bag 83 which contains a crease 90 is used to collapses toward the center and rising the bottom of the bag 83 between the front and back panel 81, 88. In this way, multiple bags can more easily be stored or shipped in a stack.
A specific embodiment of the gift bag is that the front and rear panels are removed and used as an [0058] archival object 20. The means for removing comprises a marked line on the interior of the front and rear panels 81, 88 indicating a cutting pattern 25, 26, 27; a marked line on the exterior of the front and rear panels 81, 88 indicating a perforation pattern 22, 23, 24; or a marked line on the exterior of said front and rear panels 81, 88 indicating an adhesive removable panel 21. The archival object 20 is removed and used as a scrapbook page, a picture mat or a photo album page. It is preferable that the archival object 20 is constructed from archival-safe material. Archival-safe material includes, but is not limited of acid-free paper, lignin-free paper, lignin and acid-free paper, partially acid-free paper or virtually acid-free paper. One skilled in the art understands that archival-safe material is material that is safe for use on memorabilia, such as photographs. Thus, the present invention is not limited to the presently known and used archival-safe materials, but also includes any unknown archival-safe materials that is later discovered.
As shown in FIG. 9, an [0059] archival object 20 is marked by perforation markings 22, 23, 24. These perforation markings allow one to remove the object 20 by punching, tearing, or cutting along the perforations. The perforation marking 22 delineates a section of the front or rear panel 81, 88. Once the archival object is removed, the archival object is cut to the appropriate size or used directly as an archival object. The perforation marking 23 delineates that the side panels of the gift bag are punched, tom, cut, or ripped in the middle, and perforation marking 24 delineates that the bottom of the front or rear panel is punched, torn, cut, or ripped to remove the archival object. Once again, the object is sized to meet the needs of the archival project.
As shown in FIG. 10, an [0060] archival object 20 is marked by lines indicated on the inside of the gift bag 25, 26, 27. This archival object is removed by cutting, tearing or ripping. The dotted lines 25 delineate a section of the front or rear panel 11, 18. The dotted lines 26, 27 delineate that the parallel sides of the gift bag are cut or torn in the middle and along the bottom of the front or rear panels to remove the archival object.
As shown in FIG. 11, the [0061] side panels 82 comprise a stenciled object 50 which is removed and adhered to the archival object. The stenciled object is a sticker, a punch-out, or a cut-out, which is removed by cutting, punching or peeling.
As shown in FIG. 12 and [0062] 13, the bottom of the bag 83 comprises a crease 90 to fold the bottom of the bag 83 in half. The bottom of the bag 83 collapses toward the center and rising the bottom of the bag 83 between the front and back panel 81, 88. It is envisioned that this folding means eliminates any creases or damage to the front or rear panels due to folding of the traditional bag.
Although the present invention and its advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended sentences. Moreover, the scope of the present application is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments described in the specification. [0063]

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A gift bag comprising a bag, wherein a portion of said bag is removed and used as an archival object.

2. The bag of claim 1, wherein the shape of said bag is selected from the group consisting of square, rectangle, cylinder, circle, diamond, pentagon, hexagon, and triangle.

3. The bag of claim 1, wherein said bag comprises two sides.

4. The bag of claim 1, wherein said bag comprises three sides.

5. The bag of claim 1, wherein said bag comprises four sides.

6. A gift bag comprising:

a front and a rear panel, each said front and rear panel having a top edge, a bottom edge opposite the top edge, and two lateral edge, said front and rear panels having means for removing at least a portion of said panels from said gift bag which is used as an archival object;

a pair of side panels, each having a top edge, a bottom edge opposite the top edge, and two lateral edges and a longitudinal fold having a first end adjacent to the top edge of the side panel and a second end space from the first end, wherein the lateral edges of the front and rear panels are joined to the lateral edges of the side panels; and

a bottom panel having four lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges of the bottom panel are joined to the bottom edges of the front, rear, and side panels to form a container having an interior portion defined by the front, rear, and side panels and the bottom panel.

7. The gift bag of claim 6 further comprising a handle, wherein said handle is attached to the top edge.

8. The gift bag of claim 6 further comprising a flat platform adapted to be inserted in the bottom of said bag to provide support.

9. The gift bag of claim 6 further comprising a card.

10. The gift bag of claim 9, wherein said card is made of archival-safe material comprising a stenciled object.

11. The gift bag of claim 10, wherein said stenciled object is a sticker, a punch-out or a cut-out.

12. The gift bag of claim 9, wherein said card comprises at least one fold.

13. The gift bag of claim 6, wherein said means for removing comprises a marked line on the interior of said front and rear panels indicating a cutting pattern; a marked line on the exterior of said front and rear panels indicating a perforation pattern; or a marked line on the exterior of said front and rear panels indicating an adhesive removable panel.

14. The gift bag of claim 6, wherein said archival object is a scrapbook page, a picture mat, or a photo album page.

15. The gift bag of claim 6, wherein at least said front and rear panels are made of archival-safe material.

16. The gift bag of claim 6, wherein said front and rear panels, said side panels and said bottom are made of archival-safe material.

17. The gift bag of claim 15, wherein said archival-safe material is selected from the group consisting of acid-free paper, lignin-free paper, lignin and acid-free paper, partially acid-free paper or virtually acid-free paper.

18. The gift bag of claim 16, wherein said archival-safe material is selected from the group consisting of acid-free paper, lignin-free paper, lignin and acid-free paper, partially acid-free paper or virtually acid-free paper.

19. The gift bag of claim 6, wherein said side panels comprise a stenciled object and said stenciled object is a sticker, a punch-out, or a cut-out.

20. The gift bag of claim 8, wherein said flat platform is made of archival-safe material comprising a stenciled object and said stenciled object is a sticker, a punch-out, or a cutout.