Posts tagged: gift-wrapping
Video Tutorial: Make Glowing LED Gift Bows
By DIY Maven
Alison Lewis, the creator of Switch, uses technology in the most creative and crafty ways. For example, in this tutorial she shows us how to make glowing gift bows with the help a few LEDs and 3-volt batteries. Check out the list of things you'll need and then scroll down to watch Alison show us step by step how to make one » READ MORE
1At Least 30 More Ways to Reuse Gift Wrapping Paper.
By ChrisjobWait, wait, wait! Don't take that garbage bag of wrapping paper to the recycling bin just yet. After you've created a paper fan and weaved yourself a handbag, unwrap these lists for a whole heap of new ways to recycle your used wrapping paper. It just keeps on giving.
Duct Tape Bows
By DIY Maven
Spotted this pic over on Craftzine. A perfect finish to the DIYers’ gifts this holiday season–wrapped, of course, in craft paper. There’s no accompanying tutorial, but it shouldn’t be too hard to do. After taping the package, I’d probably fold a length of duct tape back on itself, thereby eliminating the sticky back, and then ‘tie’ the bow. Or, to save on tape, you could stick the tape onto newspaper and then trim the excess paper away. » READ MORE
How-to: Wrap Gifts with Fabric
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Years ago I used some cute upholstery fabric to wrap a baby shower gift, it only seemed natural. I tied it and made a bow out of real ball fringe or something darling. As I remember, it was very difficult to figure out a way to make the wrapping say put. Happily, the wrapping got more applause than the gift (justifiably, if I do say so myself).
The Ministry of Environment-Government of Japan has a downloadable PDF file to show you exac » READ MORE
Printable wrapping paper from Blueprint Magazine
By smbriones
I purchased the November | December issue of Blueprint Magazine today and it has so many amazing things in it for the holidays. One thing that I thought was especially awesome is the printable wrapping paper that they have on their website. There was a pretty ad for it in the magazine and I just had to share it. You can find the PDFs here.
Thanks Blueprint.