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Friday, December 12, 2014

PIN IT FRIDAY FAVS:
Gift Giving Ideas

I've found some wonderful gift giving and wrapping ideas on Pinterest for the holidays! One of my favorite blogs to follow is IT'S ALWAYS AUTUMN and here's a pin with THIS LINK that will take you to some super clever wrapping ideas for small gifts or treats:

BEST DIY Christmas how-to package treats and gifts
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...and here are a few other ideas for gift giving:

Cute package
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How about this for a gift:

Hot Cocoa Mix Ornaments | DIY Holiday Gift Ideas for Best Friend | DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Women
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TERRIFIC Patchwork Frame Video Tutorial by Serene Stamper
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The video tutorial for this gift is terrific and the frame was bought at the Dollar Store!

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❥Washi tape gift wrap
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Tutorial on creative ways to give money as a gift
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I also posted this DIY flower idea recently:

Attach this flower to a gift or gift bag * So easy to follow tutorial * I added green leaves to mine * DIY Paper Napkin Flower - Gift topper
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...and I wanted to add a few how-to tips. Costco's white cocktail napkins are the perfect size and weight to make these flowers:


The leaves were made by scoring a piece of 2" wide card stock at one inch, folding along the score line, using my bone folder along the fold line, then cutting out the shape below. (You can also use a sliver of an oval or circle punch, too.) Any shape and size of leaf can be created using this technique:


A paper that has a textured pattern on it (vs. smooth) gives the leaves a professional touch!
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