Monthly Archives: November 2012
Pillow Boxes
I love to find interesting and inexpensive ways to wrap gifts. There are so many items that can be found around the house to use to create unique gift wrap. Reused paper towel, wrapping paper tubes and even toilet paper … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, gifts. small gifts, Gina Tepper, holidays, paper towel rolls, Pillow boxes, recycle, reuse, toilet paper rolls, wrapping paper rolls
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Crown Jewels
Anyone who is familiar with my designs knows that I usually do not decorate gifts with bows. I used to think that in order for a gift to look like a gift, it had to have a big bow centered … Continue reading
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Tagged bows, Christmas, gift wrapping, Gina Tepper, holidays, Michaels, ornaments, scrapbooking paper, winter
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Shopping Bag Wrap
This trendy design is inexpensive to create and the cinnamon gives the gift a nice holiday scent. Now that Thanksgiving is over it’s time to start thinking about the holidays. While you are still feasting on your turkey leftovers, it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged cinnamon sticks, eco friendly, gift wrap, Gina Tepper, pine cones, raffia, recycle, reuse, shopping bags
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Dictionary Leaves (leevz) n.
I took a class at an amazing specialty craft store called Queens Ink at Historic Savage Mill and learned about Dylusions Ink Spray. As soon as started using it, I envisioned myself transforming old books into autumn leaves. I had some dictionaries laying around that … Continue reading
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Tagged autumn, dictionary leaves, Dylusions Ink Spray, fall leaves, Gina Tepper, ink, paper leaves, Queens Ink, Ranger, Savage Mill, thanksgiving
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Turkey Print Dress
I stopped by to see my friends at Let’s Talk Live in Washington DC this morning to show them how to make beautiful Thanksgiving decorations using natural elements and on-hand items. In celebration of Thanksgiving, I wore a BCBG feather … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Everything, Media, Recycle
Tagged centerpiece, chalkboard picture frames, decorated wine bottles, dictionary leaves, Gina Tepper, horn of plenty, papertowel napkin rings, picture frame table decoration, thanksgiving, Thanksgiving decor, turkey gourds, wrapped wine bottles
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Sometimes the Simplest Things…
I have been very busy this week finishing all of my Thanksgiving decorations and preparing for two TV segments. I will be on News Channel 8 tomorrow showing more of my Thanksgiving ideas. I tend to create faster than I … Continue reading
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Turkey Time
It’s that time of year again when we all in anticipation of golden roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and apple pie. I can’t think of any other meal that is more of a comfort food than Thanksgiving dinner. … Continue reading
Paper Towel Napkin Rings
Thanksgiving napkin rings are a great way to add a festive touch to your table. They can be used at a place setting or displayed on the buffet table. Rather than buying napkin rings, I created a more economical version from … Continue reading
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Forget the Wine Bag
I have never been a big fan of wine bags. Some fabric bags are very beautiful but I just don’t particularly like plastic or paper wine bags because they remind me of a wino drinking out of a paper bag … Continue reading
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Tagged beads, burlap, corn husks, Gina Tepper, hostess gift, leaves, thanksgiving, wine bags, wine bottles, wrapping wine bottles
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