Category: Gift Wrapping

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

June 11, 2019

How to Make a Denim Gift Bag (DIY Fabric Gift Bags)

I thought it would be fun to make a DIY Fabric gift bags out of denim for Father’s Day or for a patriotic summer gift. Rather than buying denim from the fabric store, I used an old pair of jeans that were never going to be worn again. Repurposing old… Read more

Everything / Gift Wrapping / Holidays

December 20, 2018

Wrapping Large Items

For wrapping large items, don’t use an entire roll of paper to cover the gift. Save your paper â€” print out the picture of the gift on nice cardstock along with the giftâ€™s secret location. I try and match the paper to the theme of the gift. For the guitar,… Read more

Gift Wrapping / Holidays

December 17, 2018

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 a good time to start gathering items to wrap your holiday gifts. I remember the days when I would spend $80 to $100 on decorative wrapping paper… Read more

Gift Wrapping / Holidays / Reuse

December 5, 2018

Extra Button and Yarn Gift Wrap

Use those extra buttons you have laying around the house to create a fun, whimsical yarn gift wrap design.Â I wrapped the gift in double-layered crinkled tissue, threaded the buttons onto textured yarn and wrapped the yarn around the box in a random pattern.Â I tied the yarn in a… 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

Gift Wrapping / New Years / Reuse

January 1, 2016

New Year’s Time Capsule

Happy New Year! This new year, consider making a time capsule. Create a list that includes current events in your life, your state of mind, favorite things at this moment in time and resolutions for the upcoming year. Gather photos and items of interest and put it all in a… 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 can’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