Santa has finally decided to stop procrastinating and deliver some gifts to our home. Of course this meant that Santa had to wrap all the gifts that have been sitting for weeks untouched in the closet. So today Santa turned on some Christmas music, Michael Buble’s Christmas album to be exact, and got to wrapping.
If you’re like me and have been waiting until the last minute to wrap presents then high five for being procrastinator buddies..woohoo! If you’ve read my blog long enough then you know I’m all about creating things inexpensively. So today I want to share with you two easy and inexpensive gift wrap ideas. Also note that I’ve joined the Turquoise and Red bandwagon and have been using that color combo for gift wrap. Gah blogland is there anything you won’t make me like? :)
For a small gift I made this box using heavy cardstock, double sided table, and bakers twine. (I found the twine for $2 at Michael’s for 6 small spools).
To make a 4×4 box I cut the cardstock into an 8×8 and folded at 2 and 6 inches.
I then cut 4 slits like shown above. Using double sided tape I tucked in the sides.
I forgot to take pictures of the top but it’s the same concept just smaller in size.
At first I only used one piece of twine but I think the double layer is more appealing.
Then I made some felt flowers to embellish this plain craft paper wrapped gift. (You can find a roll of craft paper at the dollar store)
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you’re having a wonderful week filled with many blessings!
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Very creative and these will look wonderful under the tree. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I like! Simple and elegant.
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Who knew??LOVE this! Thank You,deidre~
cute! I love the turquoise and red together.
Oh how beautiful! I love that even the box was handmade! That's so clever. :) I had thought it was bought at first so that just shows how perfect it looks. The color combination is lovely too and even though I'm new to blogland, I'm already finding what you've said to be pretty true. Once something catches on and spreads from blog to blog, I find my own interest in it seems to grow. I never much cared for turquoise and red together but I think your lovely boxes just changed my mind. Those felt flowers are too fun as well!
So not only is the BOX pretty your wrapping makes it even prettier…I would love for you to stop in and share it here http://shoprubyjean.com/2011/12/sew-crafty-tuesday-linky-2-and-highlights/
I love both but the felt flowers one is my fave. You know, I did the kraft paper thing too! Frugal minds think alike. Lol.
xo from Christa of Rhett Didn't Give A Damn
so cute…love the flowers….
Cute! I love the bakers twine and the flowers are adorable!!
So Pretty!!! I love the contrast of the bright colored ribbon and bows against the simple craft paper!
oh.my.goodness! I love this idea!!! I've never thought of making my own boxes. This is so cool
Very Pretty! Love the felt bows!
Merry Christmas!
Jodie
http://lovelaughteranddecor.blogspot.com/
The turquoise is really fabulous, I agree go for the double layer!
I Heart this packaging! ♥♥
Great ideas!! Love the felt flowers – so pretty!! I'd love it if you linked up to my Wednesday's Wrap-it Up blog hop!! http://romanceonadime.com/wednesdays-wrap-it-up/wednesdays-wrap-it-up-blog-hop-4/
Such pretty packaging! I love your felt flowers!
These are adorable. I love the color combinations. I also like the double wrap of twine as well. Great job! Love the flowers! I love making things out of felt. I have a project on felt I am posting next week if you care to stop by! Merry Christmas
Beautiful!!!! I amhighlighting this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
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I adore these. so pretty and clean looking I'd love it if you'd add this to my link party over at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com/search/label/WWWMW
They look amazing. I wouldn't want to open it for fear of wrecking it.
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where did you get that twine? So pretty!!!
LOVE the red white and blue. So pretty! I would love for you to share this at my special holiday linky party going on right now! http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/12/12-days-of-christmas-holiday-linky.html
Happy Holidays to you and yours!!
~Nikki …xoxo
love it…you rock
Lijepa kutija i super tutorial!!!!
I love this and its simplicity. Please consider linking to the Success U – Wednesday Linkup Party at http://www.thestuffofsuccess.com.
You are awesome so I featured you at my Hookin Up with HoH Party!
Feel free to stop by for a button if you'd like. :)
xoxo
Allison @ House of Hepworths