Abstract: A strip is provided for horizontal mounting on a vertical planar surface for holding the straps or handles of a plastic bag in upper edge notches of the strip located respectively near either end. Standoff pads are normally employed on the back of the strip toward the center from the respective notches to permit the bag straps or handles to easily slip into the notches. The notches are sized to wedge the straps so that they can be held near the back edge of the opening of the bag, which causes the bag to tilt forward in an open condition.