Monthly Archives: December 2011
Fireworks Bottle Design
Here is a whimsical bottle design perfect for New Year’s Eve. Whether you are going to toast the new year with Champagne or sparkling cider, this bottle of bubbly is sure to be a great conversation piece and add a … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Everything, Recycle
Tagged bottle crafts, champagne bottle, decorative bottle design, Gina Tepper, New Year's Eve, recycle, reuse, sparkling cider bottle
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Create a Time Capsule
This New Year’s Eve, start a new family tradition and make a time capsule. Create a list that includes current events in your life, favorite things, your state of mind, goals and resolutions for the upcoming year. Gather photos and … Continue reading
Posted in Everything, Gift Wrapping, Recycle
Tagged disco ball ornament, Gina Tepper, New Year's Eve, new years tradition, recycle, reuse, Time Capsule, wrapping with news paper
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Extra Button and Yarn Gift Wrap
Use those extra buttons you have laying around the house to create a fun, whimsical gift wrap design. I wrapped the gift in double-layered crinkled tissue, threaded the buttons onto textured yarn and wrapped the yarn around the box in … Continue reading
Posted in Everything, Gift Wrapping, Recycle
Tagged button gift wrap, button yarn gift wrap, buttons, extra buttons, extra yarn, gift wrapping on a budget, Gina Tepper, holiday gift wrap, kids gift wrap, recycle, reuse, yarn, yarn gift wrap
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Wrapping Large Items
For large items, don’t use an entire roll of paper to wrap the gift. Save your paper — print out the picture of the gift on nice cardstock along with the gift’s secret location. I try and match the paper … Continue reading
Posted in Everything, Gift Wrapping
Tagged gift wrapping, Gina Tepper, hiding gifts, how to wrap a guitar, secret wrapping, wrapping large items
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Holiday Photo Gifts
A photo gift makes a great alternative to a bow. You can attach a holiday picture of each recipient to the top of the gift. Not only will it be a nice addition to the present but it will also make … Continue reading
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Tagged gift wrapping, holiday gift wrap, phots on gifts, picture gifts, reuse tissue paper, tissue paper
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