Brown paper packages tied up with string . . . I love this look! Brown craft paper is a blank canvas for all sorts of pretty gift wrap. It's better for the environment than colored wrapping papers and the looks are really classy, in my humble opinion. Plus it feels like more of an old-fashioned Christmas that I like. Here are some … [Read more...]
10 Creative Gift Wrapping Tips that Save You Money
Have you finished wrapping your gifts yet? I'm almost finished--don't hate me! I kept thinking of tips I wanted to share with you while I was wrapping. I hope they inspire you to make something beautiful and unique! I do buy a roll of regular gift wrap from time to time, but I keep looking for ways to minimize use of it. Like many people we … [Read more...]
Easy Ideas for a Fun Fourth of July Celebration
I love something on my front door to set the mood for a Fourth of July party. Here's a great-looking wreath that costs just a couple of dollars. Cheap chic at its best! Use a wreath form from the craft store or get a length of foam pipe insulation at the hardware store for about a dollar. Duct tape the ends together to make a wreath form. You … [Read more...]
Print Free Wine Wraps for Holiday Giving
If you don't want to buy or make a wine bottle gift bag, you can print some festive wraps/labels. I like these from Better Homes and Gardens. There are quite a few and some are really cute.Click here to link to BetterHomesAndGardens. … [Read more...]
All Occasion Wrapping Paper! What Do You Think?
This is kind of cute, especially if you are giving a gift to someone who loves crossword puzzles. On the other hand, does it say you didn't care enough to find gift wrap that is special for the recipient? You can find gift wrap that is good for most occasions, but most people keep birthday wrap & Christmas wrap on hand. One of my favorites over … [Read more...]
DIY Fingerprint Art for Valentine’s Day
Here's a cute idea for art. A fingerprint of you and of the one you love. Then make art of it. A great custom piece! See the linked picture and directions.Click title for link at Craftzine. You could definitely get your kids involved making all sorts of pictures with finger prints. Butterflies, flowers, & frogs, to start with. They will … [Read more...]
Free Printable Wrapping Paper: Christmas Snowflakes and Red Dots
This could be handy if you find yourself without wrapping paper for a small gift. If you forgot the office gift exchange it could save you a little bit of running.This won't be waterproof, so be careful with it. If you have enough wide clear tape you could cover the wrapped package in it to be waterproof & shiny.Cartridge ink is not cheap, so … [Read more...]