Tagged: Ribbon

aluminum foil box / gift box / Gift Wrapping / plastic wrap box / Reuse / valentine's day

January 11, 2021

Plastic Wrap Valentine’s Gift Box

As most of you may already know, I love to find new uses for household and normally discarded items. I have always wanted to do something with an aluminum foil or plastic wrap box because I think it has such a great shape and size. I decided on making a… Read more

Gift Wrapping

December 18, 2020

Holiday Gift Looks

I have compiled photos of some of the gifts I have wrapped. Here are holiday gift wrap ideas of how to wrap gifts in a beautiful way that is unique for each individual. I always like to change the style of my gift decorations to suit the personality of the… Read more

Crafts / Food Gift Wrap / gift box / Gift Wrapping / gifts / Mother's Day / reuseable

July 16, 2020

Decorated Cookie Box

When it is someone’s birthday and I am not sure what to buy them, I often give a gift of homemade, straight from the oven, chocolate chunk macadamia nut cookies. I gave a cookie gift but wanted to make the box extra special so I created this decorated cookie box.… Read more

Everything / Gift Wrapping / valentine's day

February 13, 2020

Valentine’s Gift Wrap

Here is my latest gift wrap idea I designed for Scotch®. I wanted to add texture and depth to this design by layering fabric over a wrapped gift before adding the ribbon and the accents. I think it looks very classy and it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day. Click here for… Read more

Crafts / Everything / valentine's day

February 12, 2020

Candy to Go

These whimsical Valentine’s takeout boxes are a fun way to give candy and treats to friends or teachers to show them you care. They are so easy to make. The red one was inspired by candy conversation hearts and for the pink, I just wanted to make something flirty and… Read more

Bottle / Crafts / Gift Wrapping / valentine's day

February 11, 2020

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 finishing touches. This is a perfect accent for a romantic… 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 children’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

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 haven’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

Crafts / Everything / Paper Towel Rolls / Reuse

November 13, 2011

Thanksgiving Napkin Ring

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 tubes cut from paper towel rolls, covered with ribbon,… Read more

Crafts / Everything / Gift Wrapping

September 10, 2011

Flowering Tin

A tin beautifully decorated with flowers, pretty paper and ribbon adds interest and dimension to a plain metal tin. This reusable container is a great way to hold a gift or food items. Using Scotch® Gift Wrapping Tape allows the flower stems to lift off the lid as if they… Read more