Category: Gift Wrapping

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

Gift Wrapping

April 10, 2015

Spring Garden Gift Wrap Design

When I created this design, I was thinking of a beautiful spring garden party with a white gazebo and cascading flowers. I always try and capture a mood with my designs that will set the tone for the event or special day. Â This elegant design is very easy to… Read more

Crafts / DIY / Father / Father's Day / Gift Wrapping / gifts / Media / TV Segments

June 14, 2014

Wow Dad with Handmade Father’s Day Gifts and Gift Wrap

I had so much fun at Let’s Talk Live for my handmade Father’s Day Gifts Segment. It is the only talk show in DC Metro Area. I always meet such interesting people that vary from actors promoting a movie or event, comedians who are in town, musicians and local business.… Read more

Everything / Gift Wrapping / gifts / Mother's Day

May 4, 2014

Mother’s Day Gifts

Since Motherâ€™s Day is creeping up on us (Sunday, May 11th), I thought I would show some gift ideas of things that I love and also give as gifts. I think soothing gifts are always nice because moms are so busy taking care of the kids, they never have time… Read more