I love pretty packages but I have to confess, I do use and reuse gift bags now and then. But when I have time, I like to make gifts extra special. Wrapping paper can be expensive. I don’t like expensive – especially when it’s something that’s going to be ripped open and thrown away. One of my favorite ways to wrap gifts is with things that I have around the house. Leftover fabric, paper, recycled materials… it can all be used to make a package pretty.
This package is wrapped in copier paper and the garland is made out of security envelopes.
Use a circle punch to punch several circle out of scraps of craft paper.
Use a glue stick to adhere two circles to your twine or string. This way, each circle has a front and back. Keep gluing until you have a long length of garland.
Wrap your package in fabric as you would using wrapping paper. I used glue dots to secure the ends.
Wrap your garland around your package and you’re all done.
For a smaller package, use a sheet of copy or printer paper for a clean white palette.
Make a garland using your circle punch and security envelopes. Glue stick the inside of each circle and fold the circle around the string.
Wrap your garland around the box folding the circles around the sides.
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I'm loving your ideas! I have a circle cutter - so it's a little more work, but I definitely have to try this! Thank you.
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Those are beautiful. And so extra special!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is really fabulous. It looks great! Also Paper Source is my favorite place in the world, and, although I'm not crafty, I like crafty things like circle punches and craft paper and glue dots.
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Darn -- how about just http://beforeduringandafterblog.com ? If that doesn't work, oh well :)
DeleteSo sweet and pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the copy paper idea, then having really pretty bunting garlands in colorful scraps you already have!
ReplyDeleteThey look fab-- I especially love the graphic appeal of the black and white one. Stylish!
ReplyDeleteThese are really pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteCarolyn your fabric wrap and trim is soooo pretty!!
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Love your creative wrapping ideas! Would love for you to share at Simple & Sweet Fridays. New Follower!
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Loved this project! I picked it as one of the features for the Inspiration Gallery this week! Hope you're having a great weekend :).
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I absolutely love the way this looks! I pinned both.
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Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts - I featured you today!
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