Monthly Archives: February 2011
Party Hat Gift Wrap
I always try and use something recycled when wrapping a gift. When a repurposed piece is added to a gift, it gives the present special character that you can’t get from using all new items. This is a gift I wrapped for … Continue reading
Posted in Everything, Gift Wrapping
Tagged beads, birthday, party hat, recycle, reusable, Ribbon, scrapbooking paper, wired ribbon
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Spring Flower
Here is my latest gift wrap design I created for 3M Scotch Brand. Spring almost here and I wanted share this charming flower gift wrap that was inspired by the much anticipated season. To create this look, I layered paper … Continue reading
Posted in Everything, Gift Wrapping
Tagged 3M, butterfly, fabric flower, Gina Tepper, grosgrain, pink, Ribbon, Scotch, scrapbooking paper, spring
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Victorian Gift Bag
I love texture and using different elements on my gift bags. For this design I layered paper, ribbon and lace to make this beautiful Victorian gift bag. The materials I used are easy to find and it cost less than buying … Continue reading
Posted in Everything, Gift Wrapping
Tagged beads, fabric, gift bag, kraft bag, lace, red, reusable, reuse, Rhinestones, Ribbon
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Decorated Wine Bottle
Turn an ordinary wine bottle into an artful display that looks beautiful as the wine is being served. I layered this wine bottle with scrapbooking paper and a strip of textured fabric. Silk roses and a red bow add the … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Everything, Gift Wrapping
Tagged fabric, fabric flower, heart, red, Rhinestones, Ribbon, valentine's day, wine bottle
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Bearing Gifts
This adorable bear is the perfect way to present a gift. I used a bear with long arms and I added Velcro to the paws so they would lock together to hold on to the gift. I made the gift box … Continue reading
Posted in Everything, Gift Wrapping
Tagged bear, gift box, gift wrap, Gina Tepper, heart, pink, reusable, Rhinestones, Ribbon, stuffed animal, valentine's day
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3D Heart Gift Bag
I love try to incorporate something reused in all of my designs. This is one of my signature gift bags designs that uses a paper towel or wrapping paper roll to make a heart. It lifts the heart off of … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Everything, Gift Wrapping
Tagged beads, fabric, foam hearts, gift bag, Gina Tepper, heart, kraft bag, metal, raffia, reuse, scrapbooking paper, valentine's day
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Double Heart Card
I haven’t purchased a card since I realized how easy it was to create beautiful handmade cards. This one is fun to make and is sure to warm the heart of your Valentine. Some of the items you may already … Continue reading
Posted in Cards, Everything
Tagged buttons, card, Gina Tepper, heart, red, ric rac, scrapbooking paper, valentine's day
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Strawberry Hearts
It seems that strawberries and chocolate have become the official treat for Valentine’s Day. I have decided to take it a step further and make chocolate drizzled heart strawberries to add that extra charm to a romantic evening. Click here … Continue reading
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Tagged chocolate, Gina Tepper, heart, Let's Talk Live, strawberries, valentine's day
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Valentine’s Designs on Let’s Talk Live
Watch me demonstrate some of my Valentine’s designs on Let’s Talk Live! Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tweet about it
Posted in Everything, Media
Tagged Gina Tepper, heart, Let's Talk Live, TV, valentine's day
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Backstage at Let’s Talk Live
Here is a picture of me with my Valentine’s Day crafts, food and gift wrap ideas minutes before I went on camera. I love being on that show — they are great! Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tweet about it
