Category: gift bag

4th of July / Father's Day / gift bag / Gift Wrapping

June 11, 2019

How to Create a Denim Gift Bag

I thought it would be fun to make a denim gift bag for Fatherâ€™s Day or for a patriotic summer gift. Rather than buy denim from the fabric store, I used an old pair of jeans that were never going to be worn again. Repurposing old jeans not only made… Read more

4th of July / gift bag / gift box / Gift Wrapping

June 22, 2018

4th of July Gift Wrap Designs

You may know someone who is celebrating a special occasion on the 4th of July or you would just like to create a fun 4th of July gift wrap design as a hostess gift. Here are three designs I created that are custom tailored for almost any recipient. I created… Read more

baby / Cards / Crafts / Everything / gift bag / gift box / Gift Wrapping / gifts / kids

July 22, 2015

Gift Card Baby Gift Wrap Design

In honor of the newborn princess, I thought it would be fun to post some of my baby gift wrap designs. I have incorporated the gift wrapping and card all in one. The card creates a decorative centerpiece for the gift wrap and can easily be removed as a keepsake.… Read more

Crafts / Food / gift bag / Gift Wrapping / gifts / kids

May 5, 2015

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is Monday May 4th through Friday May 8th. I always like to do something nice for my childrenâ€™s teachers to make them feel special. I usually give food rather than items. Sometimes I will put some Godiva Chocolates or Truffles in a decorative gift bag like the… Read more

gift bag / Gift Wrapping / Mother's Day / Reuse / valentine's day

May 4, 2015

SEPHORA Gift Bag Transformation

I have often looked at shopping bags that I get from various stores and thought it would be a shame to just throw them away. They are usually high quality bags with nice handles and are very sturdy. Unfortunately, you canâ€™t just put your gift into a bag with a… Read more

gift bag / gift box / Gift Wrapping / Mother's Day

April 28, 2015

Doodle Garden Mother’s Day Gift Wrap Design

Here is a fun and playful gift wrap design that is sure to bring a smile to Mom on Motherâ€™s Day.Â I always feel that making the gift packaging beautiful is an extension of the gift and makes presents even more thoughtful. You can use any type of bold, floral… Read more

Cards / Crafts / Everything / gift bag / Media / TV Segments / Wedding

January 6, 2014

Create a Garden Party Bridal Shower

I braved the ice storm on Sunday to visit my friends at WBAL to demonstrate how to create an elegant and playful garden party bridal shower on a budget that is sure to make the bride to be feel like a fairy princess. I showed how to decorate bird cages,… Read more

Crafts / gift bag / gift box / gifts / Holidays / Media / Occasions / Reuse / reuseable / TV Segments

December 23, 2013

Fun and Creative Gift Wrap for the Holidays

I stopped by NBC in Baltimore to show how to make fun and beautiful gifts for the holidays. If you havenâ€™t wrapped you presents yet or if you ran out of wrapping paper, I have ideas for everyone to personalize gifts and make every present unique. Click here to watch… Read more

gift bag / gift box / Gift Wrapping / Holidays / Occasions

December 4, 2013

Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas

It is never too early to start wrapping your holiday gifts. Sometimes I wait to wrap them all at once and it becomes a chore rather than something that is fun and festive. The first gift looks amazing and then they start to get sloppy as I am getting to… Read more

Everything / gift bag / Gift Wrapping

July 10, 2011

Muted Tones and Double-Sided Scrapbooking Paper

I love working with muted tones and subdued colors â€” they make such elegant designs. Â 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 in soft shades. Â It is so much easier… Read more