Gift Wrap

101 Days of Christmas: Easy Magazine Bows

by Mandi on December 23, 2011

source: Mandi Ehman

Christmas is in two days…how ya feelin’?

In case you’ve discovered that your stash of bows has run out, here’s a quick and easy bow tutorial to help you add a little special touch to your gifts. This trick ranks right up there with the covered jar lids in my book…so much fun!

What makes these bows so great is you really only need a magazine and scissors. You’ll need tape to attach it to your package, but there’s no glue/tape/anything needed for the bow itself.

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101 Days of Christmas: Printable Gift Tags

December 19, 2011

Whether you’re wrapping early this week or waiting until the last minute, here is a collection of printable gift tags to pretty up your gifts! Last week I shared partridge in a pear tree printable gift tags with you, but if those aren’t your style, you’re sure to find something you love in this collection, [...]

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101 Days of Christmas: Partridge in a Pear Tree Gift Tags

December 14, 2011

This idea just sort of came together over the past few weeks, but I love how it turned out! We found these gorgeous mixed pears while grocery shopping (for just $0.99/lb.!) and I couldn’t resist buying two bags. Then I was looking for a container for a Christmas party we were attending, and I remembered [...]

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101 Days of Christmas: Fabric Gift Bags

October 26, 2011

I think I should make a special badge or button for projects like this. It would simply say, “If I can make this, anyone can!” Sewing a fabric bag may seem overwhelming if you don’t do a lot of sewing, but it’s actually really easy. Easy enough that I did it! I love how this [...]

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101 Days of Christmas: Kraft Paper Wrapping

October 24, 2011

If you’re looking for a simple, neutral alternative to traditional wrapping paper, kraft paper makes lovely wrapping paper. It’s also less expensive — without being flimsy or cheap — than traditional high-quality wrapping paper. But it doesn’t have to be boring! In fact, you can dress up kraft wrapping paper packages a number of different [...]

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101 Days of Christmas: DIY Felt Bows

October 12, 2011

Looking for an inexpensive, reusable accessory for your Christmas presents? These DIY felt bows are so simple to make and can be used again and again! And really, once you know how to make a bow, you could make it out of any material…magazine pages, scrapbook paper, burlap, etc.

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101 Days of Christmas: Covered Oatmeal Cans for Cookies & Gifts

September 23, 2011

Looking for green & frugal wrapping ideas? Here’s a fun one in place of cookie tins or gift bags. With these simple covered oatmeal canisters, you can share cookies and treats without breaking the bank on containers! Of course, if you want to give out lots of cookies, you’ll need to begin saving your oatmeal [...]

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