Here is another design I created from the soft colored double-sided scrapbooking paper. I bought some beautiful candles from Anthropologie for my daughter’s kindergarten teachers. The sales girl gave me these really nice reusable gift boxes that opened in the front. I thought it would be nice to cover the… Read more
I love working with muted tones and subdued colors — they make such elegant designs.  I found some double-sided scrapbooking paper in a cardstock weight with a beautiful pattern on one side and a coordinating solid on the other both in soft shades.  It is so much easier… Read more
Here is a quick way to wrap a pretty gift with things you have on hand. A band of yarn wrapped around the box is a fast way to add interest with texture and dimension. This gift took less than 10 minutes to create and didn’t cost a thing. Look… Read more
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This is one of my favorite designs for summer. Its exotic look is very easy to create and can be given for almost any occasion. Scrapbooking paper is accented with coordinating sheer, metallic ribbon and ceramic beads. I bought all of the items used in the design at a… Read more
These safe firecracker favors are made from paper towel rolls and filled with bubble wrap. They are decorated with red, white and blue scrapbooking paper and ribbon. The fuse is made from a silver pipe cleaner and a red star is glued to the end of the fuse to make… Read more
This is an updated version of giving an apple to your teacher. I used Scotch® Packing Tape to create this cute ribbon apple gift bag that can be filled with goodies or a gift to show appreciation for your teacher. This is a very easy project to create and it… Read more
Give the gift of spring with this decorative gift bag. Crepe paper grass and fabric flowers transform a plain gift bag into a beautiful flowering garden. Gift bags are so easy and fun to create. Why buy gift bags when you can make your own designer original for much less… Read more
Snack cups can be transformed into mini Easter baskets. These cute little containers would dress up Easter table or make great party favors.
To make the handle, poke two holes in the cup and feed wired chenille through the holes. Cut a flower shape out of decorative cardstock and glue… 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