Before you toss your magazines into the recycled bin, cut out thoughtful words to create a custom message attached to your gift wrap. Hand torn strips of paper create an artistic touch to the gift. Strips of paper are cut to make a paper ribbon strip and bow. I glued… Read more
One thing I love to do is give people homemade cookies. I bring them to my daughter’s school, give them to friends, make them for my pediatrician’s office, and have them to offer whenever friends come over. People now look forward to my cookies and wait in anticipation for the… Read more
I always try and use something recycled when wrapping a gift. When a repurposed piece is added to a gift, it gives the present special character that you can’t get from using all new items.
This is a gift I wrapped for a friend’s 40th birthday. I like to incorporate… Read more
Here is my latest gift wrap design I created for 3M Scotch Brand. Spring almost here and I wanted share this charming flower gift wrap that was inspired by the much anticipated season. To create this look, I layered paper flowers cut from scrapbooking paper, a fabric daisy and a… Read more
I love texture and using different elements on my gift bags. For this design I layered paper, ribbon and lace to make this beautiful Victorian gift bag. The materials I used are easy to find and it cost less than buying a gift bag but result is much more dramatic.… Read more
This adorable bear is the perfect way to present a gift. I used a bear with long arms and I added Velcro to the paws so they would lock together to hold on to the gift. I made the gift box reusable by decorating the lid with a pretty bow… Read more
I love try to incorporate something reused in all of my designs. This is one of my signature gift bags designs that uses a paper towel or wrapping paper roll to make a heart. It lifts the heart off of the bag to give it a 3D effect. I also… Read more
I haven’t purchased a card since I realized how easy it was to create beautiful handmade cards. This one is fun to make and is sure to warm the heart of your Valentine. Some of the items you may already have on hand.
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It seems that strawberries and chocolate have become the official treat for Valentine’s Day. I have decided to take it a step further and make chocolate drizzled heart strawberries to add that extra charm to a romantic evening.
Click here to learn how to make these yummy hearts… Read more
Watch me demonstrate some of my Valentine’s designs on Let’s Talk Live!… Read more