Monthly Archives: July 2011
Victorian Covered Box
Here is another design I created using the soft color palette. I just love the muted tones. This beautifully decorated paper Mache box would make a great addition to any gift. This box not only serves as stylish gift wrap … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Everything, Gift Wrapping
Tagged Covered Box, fabric flower, findings, gift box, grosgrain ribbon, paper mache, reusable, Ribbon, soft colors
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Recycled Gift Wrap Card
We’ve all been there when you needed a card but the stores were closed or you just didn’t have a time to stop and buy one. Or maybe you just wanted to make something personal that is an original and … Continue reading
Posted in Cards, Everything
Tagged buttons, flower card, hand made card, recycle, reuse, shirt box, yarn
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Brown Paper Bag Card
A great way to recycle a brown paper bag is to create a beautiful card. I cut two pieces of brown paper bag the size of the card and glued them together to stablize the paper. I attached a piece of … Continue reading
Posted in Cards, Everything, Recycle
Tagged brown paper bag, card, costume jewelry, recycle, reuse, reused tissue, sponge painting, tissue, yarn
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Decorated Reusable Gift Boxes
Here is another design I created from the soft colored double-sided scrapbooking paper. I bought some beautiful candles from Anthropologie for my daughter’s kindergarten teachers. The sales girl gave me these really nice reusable gift boxes that opened in the front. … Continue reading
Posted in Everything, Gift Wrapping
Tagged Anthropologie, fabric floers, filagree, green flower, reusable boxes, scrapbooking paper
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Muted Tones and Double-Sided Scrapbooking Paper
I love working with muted tones and subdued colors — they make such elegant designs. I found some double-sided scrapbooking paper in a cardstock weight with a beautiful pattern on one side and a coordinating solid on the other both … Continue reading
Where It All Began…
Gift Decorating Origins My first experience with paper design, other than gift wrapping, was ten years ago when I created my own handmade wedding invitations. I wanted something simple yet elegant that not only reflected my style but was created from … Continue reading
Posted in Cards, Everything
Tagged bronze, calligraphy, gold button, gold ink, heart button, silk ribbon, Wedding Cards
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Wrapping the Wrap
Here is a quick way to wrap a pretty gift with things you have on hand. A band of yarn wrapped around the box is a fast way to add interest with texture and dimension. This gift took less than 10 minutes … Continue reading
Posted in Everything, Gift Wrapping, Media
Tagged fabric flower, flowers, gift wrapping, recycle, reuse, Rhinestones, scrapbooking paper, tissue paper, yarn
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4th of July Segment on WBAL TV
This is my latest TV segment in Baltimore Maryland. I demonstrated some of my crafts, food and party favor ideas to celebrate the Nation’s birthday. I love being on TV — it is so much fun! Recommend on Facebook Share … Continue reading
Posted in Everything, Media
Tagged 4th of July, chocolate covered strawberries, crafts, favors, food, forth of july, Gina Tepper, red white and blue, strawberries, TV, wbal, white chocolate
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Yarn Bow
This gift design is easy and very inexpensive to create. The top lid of a jewelry box is decorated with scrapbooking paper and yarn to create a reusable box. Adding a yarn bow to a gift will amaze people and … Continue reading
Posted in Everything, Gift Wrapping
Tagged beads, jewelry box, packing tape, pink, recycle, reusable box, Rhinestones, ribbon bow, scrabbooking paper, yarn
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Lotus Blossom Gift Wrap
This is one of my favorite designs for summer. Its exotic look is very easy to create and can be given for almost any occasion. Scrapbooking paper is accented with coordinating sheer, metallic ribbon and ceramic beads. I bought … Continue reading
Posted in Everything, Gift Wrapping
Tagged beads, birthday gift wrap, blue, exotic, gift bag, gift wrap, green, jewelry box, lotus flower, metalic ribbon, Ribbon, scrapbooking paper, sheer ribbon, summer
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