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Most people try not to judge a book by it’s cover, but when it comes to receiving a gift, it’s almost impossible! I would say that a gift’s wrapping is really almost half of the gift! I know, that percentage my be a stretch but if you think about when you’ve received a gift, before you even open it you have feelings based on the packaging.
For example, if I had two identical gifts before me, but one was wrapped in a Wal-Mart sack and the other was nestled in a wicker basket filled with paper shavings, wrapped with cellophane, and tied at the top with a satin blue ribbon, I would choose the package in the basket hands down. I think it’s safe to say most people would.
You can make a gift appear to be expensive and thoughtful just be putting some time and effort into the wrapping of it. I was so excited when my friend Tammy taught us to make these cute paper gift boxes at a MOMs Bible study about a year ago. I went home that day and made a ton more! They’re easy to make and are a great way to package small gifts such as money, gift cards, or candy.
Supplies:
- paper cutter or scissors
- scrapbook paper
- cardstock
- ribbon
- stapler
- tag (optional)
Game Plan:
Have any other ideas for simple and inexpensive wrapping?
Beautiful! I have pinned it. I hope you don’t mind.
These are lovely – I must try it!
Very cute and inspiring picture. I love the black one.
These are great. Beautiful wrapping. I would love for you to share this project at my linky party.
http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2011/06/inspiration-board-link-party_14.html
Thanks for sharing your project.
These little boxes are beautiful, thanks for sharing the tutorial.
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Awesome! I want to make some of these. Thanks for sharing! I’ve made a bunch of gifts this year- a megnesser bag for my brother, a steelers throw for my brother in law, a set of reusable bags for my sister, a purse for my other sister, a fleece ruffly skirt for my sister in law, and a fleece housecoat for my mom. Still deciding about pj pants for my dad and a blanket for my daugther.