tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23927428053563294022024-03-05T04:39:11.668-05:00wrap, wrappers and wrappingabout wrapping giftsNorinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.comBlogger162125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-27522171506124214432021-11-17T10:52:00.003-05:002021-11-17T11:20:04.960-05:00Time to start wrapping<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-yIXy8PY5fiXNB9lzZvUC12EG941M3TptePJjKdCnFMTGOg-2LAA-nTVbSDeDTq5UGSP8_YKXdAI3CCt4F5myINdamoCOE6HoNt3MOq-Bm2CKAf4hNGSrjkdqe7Yjn25AQdh9Ct_uwUI/s3024/20201205_182122.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-yIXy8PY5fiXNB9lzZvUC12EG941M3TptePJjKdCnFMTGOg-2LAA-nTVbSDeDTq5UGSP8_YKXdAI3CCt4F5myINdamoCOE6HoNt3MOq-Bm2CKAf4hNGSrjkdqe7Yjn25AQdh9Ct_uwUI/w640-h640/20201205_182122.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's to my former wrapping helper, Misha, who left me this year. Gone but never forgotten.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzNrETOlmOzb1Y9l0Rz6KJoSdqGFjsrC17z02wNuRL1Z2qjNXxHkasK0zhxDYfwm8B3KUtnhf-D2_UaoD5xba3OYUHisetuZ0aelxHzUJ-JS9u5IXUqxbNmX5eUPCe7OdtySY3VUKcFKU/s2048/20201207_115659+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1564" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzNrETOlmOzb1Y9l0Rz6KJoSdqGFjsrC17z02wNuRL1Z2qjNXxHkasK0zhxDYfwm8B3KUtnhf-D2_UaoD5xba3OYUHisetuZ0aelxHzUJ-JS9u5IXUqxbNmX5eUPCe7OdtySY3VUKcFKU/w488-h640/20201207_115659+%25281%2529.jpg" width="488" /></a></div><br />Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-11106932181872805252020-05-18T10:32:00.001-04:002020-05-18T10:32:29.438-04:00Thoughts on wrap, wrappers and wrappering<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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What a time to live through. Has anyone else thought about how history making 2020 will be? I can just see the endless stream of books, movies, documentaries, podcasts historical, theses -- the future meets the past and drags it along to explain whatever present there will be.<br />
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I think this quarantine will change many things.<br />
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<li>Social interaction will change - how we greet each other, the space we keep between us. Like the folks in the East who have already lived through multiple epidemics, masks will become a more ordinary part of attire, but with bling and flair ! <a href="https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/stylish-face-masks-to-shop-now">Has anyone seen the face mask content on Vogue? </a></li>
<li>The usual means and methods of distribution of goods, already having been steadily transformed, will be drastically upended. Will this be the final blow to high margin brick and mortar? The beginning of the real online economy? How do we preserve local community with that going on? I don't think anyone really knows, but <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2020/04/01/covid-19-and-the-economy/">lots of "experts" are speculating!</a></li>
<li>With some notable (and sad) exceptions, the vast majority of people have been treating each others with kindness, compassion and respect. There are some really fun things out there in the interwebs -- who else follows <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOe_y6KKvS3PdIfb9q9pGug">SomeGoodNews</a>? Who else is heartened by the beautiful content our favorite celebs are putting out? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXXWNgRfV-0"> If we can figure out how to preserve that, and build on that -- wow! </a></li>
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This quarantine has certainly changed my ideas on how to go forward with this blog. A long time ago, based on one viral pin on Pinterest, I started with the idea I would just focus on pretty wrapping ideas. That evolved alongside my evolving awareness of the impact of everyday life on the environment -- I started looking for more ecologically responsible ways to live my ordinary life, including pretty gift wrapping. What you won't find here -- and I am sorry for anyone this offends -- is a rigid approach that sends the message how bad it is for the environment to consume anything not absolutely necessary for bare survival (so really we should just hand gifts to our loved ones unwrapped or you know, just don't do it. )<br />
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There has to be small steps people can take and be happy about taking, so we can take the next small step to improve and then the next and so on. Doing the reverse is how we got here -- we didn't as a culture all wake up one morning and say "hey let's trash the environment as our new goal"! It was incremental and not completely intentional. And part of the answer to reverse it is a lot of people like me and you encouraging those incremental steps. This is not a knock on the Greta Thurnbergs of the world. I admire her and those like her beyond words. Those voices are the ones bringing awareness to the problem. This is just how I think I can help.<br />
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However, I am interested in more than just gifts and if I am going to make a social media chronicle part of my life it has to reflect those interests. The thread I identified tying it all together is beautiful design. I love patterns, shapes, materials and textures for things we use everyday that are beautiful. So I am going to start to include some posts on examples of that beautiful design -- again, hopefully, more environmentally responsible than not -- in the area of fashion, makeup and home design.<br />
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If that sounds shallow, (does anyone else even worry about being shallow?) I should mention that right now, I spend a lot of time on spiritual things, working on making myself a better person. Faith is a personal and important thing and I see so many great examples of people living their ideals out there -- I applaud that and enjoy that. It's my thought that a beautiful inside should translate to beautiful surroundings and the care and flair you take with creating the parts of your life. In this blog, I want to focus on showing some ways people are doing that.<br />
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So in summary -- heavy on the gift wrapping, spiced up with other pretty stuff that is kinder to the environment than not. Does that resonate? If so, here we go 2020! I don't care that you are half over! Let's do this!<br />
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xxoo<br />
Norine<br />
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<br />Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-38561131820631551532019-07-14T18:04:00.000-04:002019-07-14T18:04:57.467-04:00Etsy Monday Bonnie Kaye Studio Screen Printed Kraft PaperRecycled kraft paper is a great choice for gift wrapping. This maker has added something special -- screen printed designs!<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvMbsIbDh8Y23rPvtyyGOuw6q7ssB5CNQE5y2OB7V6c3W8tnng6yf8Jindb-UjQI5hzoq0UWAs4aD1nWMwro86YSkY8T436m7zA-T5OtwaszksJfrmAkmfxL0cTNg2i5zLpHu-qGiSqpI/s1600/il_794xN.1903308062_pl9q.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="794" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvMbsIbDh8Y23rPvtyyGOuw6q7ssB5CNQE5y2OB7V6c3W8tnng6yf8Jindb-UjQI5hzoq0UWAs4aD1nWMwro86YSkY8T436m7zA-T5OtwaszksJfrmAkmfxL0cTNg2i5zLpHu-qGiSqpI/s640/il_794xN.1903308062_pl9q.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/712410301/floral-wrapping-paper-roll-yellow-zinnia?ref=shop_home_active_13&frs=1">Love this yellow zinnia design!</a></td></tr>
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Here's what Bonnie says about herself and her shop:<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">"Hello! I'm Bonnie - I just returned to my southern roots after 12 years of city-livin' (Brooklyn + Philly), with a soft spot for dinner parties and printmaking. I design and handcraft nature-inspired table textiles and wrapping paper sheets. And with every purchase, I donate 5 meals to Fe </span><span class="display-none bio_more" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; display: inline; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px;">eding America + 1% of wholesale orders. (11,310 meals have been donated as of Jan 2018!)<br style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;" />Thank you for supporting independent artists such as myself! Your purchasing power truly makes an impact on the local economy and for me and my family. "</span></blockquote>
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You can see her hand screen printing process on Instagram or in her shop. There are a lot of great designs.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/682020621/striped-wrapping-paper-screen-printed?ref=shop_home_active_3&frs=1">This striped version is what originally caught my eye. </a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/482777409/wrapping-paper-roll-metallic-gold-floral?ref=shop_home_active_12&frs=1">I love all things metallic</a>.</td></tr>
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Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-42928121923929585042019-06-25T22:05:00.001-04:002019-06-25T22:05:36.205-04:00Getting ready for 4th of July with ForYouGiftBagsI was looking for some inspiration for 4th of July gift wrapping. I have some pretty cool white packing material I am going to re-use. I was trying to think of what I might use for the red and blue portions. Haven't quite made up my mind yet, but while I was hunting around, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ForYouGiftBags?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=686647522">I came across these very cute gift bags.</a> VERY red white and blue! And eco-friendly!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/686647522/reusable-gift-bag-fabric-gift-wrap-zero?ref=shop_home_active_3&sca=1">Set of two fabric gift bags</a></td></tr>
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Here's what the Etsy seller says about her gift bags:<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">"This set of 2 reusable gift bags in red white and blue is perfect for birthday, July 4th or Fathers Day celebrations.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The medium closes with a gathered cuff and has 12” x 14” fillable space, and the small has 10” x 10” of fillable space. The ribbon is diverted from landfill.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">You save $1 by getting the set. If you prefer, you select sizes and colours. </span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">It is easy to switch to fabric gift bags, and with a selection of sizes and patterns you will find you have one that fits every gift and each occasion. </span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Recycled Content: The ribbon is from Creative Reuse Toronto which receives material from fabric stores closing down and would otherwise send the material to landfill. </span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Shipped in Kraft mailers made of recycled paper, biodegradable and recyclable.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Simple, stylish, eco-friendly gifting. 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NNorinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-54964690788810195622019-06-22T13:15:00.001-04:002019-06-22T13:15:21.616-04:00more wrapping from jurianne matterMy all time most viewed post was <a href="https://wrappering.blogspot.com/2017/08/wrapper-of-week-jurianne-matter.html">wrapper of the week jurianne matter.</a> An incredibly talented designer, Jurianne's story shows how a passion for beauty and a passion for ecofriendly can meld.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.juriannematter.nl/collections/papier/products/fly-pop-up-poster">Pop up poster!</a></td></tr>
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From her site:<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #323232; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">"In 2008, I started my label carrying my own name and I went all out, because I believed in it. Some way or another, the designs struck a chord: paper, craft, rituals, traditions, pretty prints and all produced in an eco-friendly way… it became a success. </span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #323232; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #323232; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #323232; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">By now, the paper has been joined by textile, my second love. Functional, with beautiful prints and naturally made from GOTS-certified organic cotton. The fabrics also carry my signature: poetic, graphic and with a major role for nature. Because nature is definitely a thing; ‘eco-friendly’ is not just an empty marketing term for me. ‘Beautiful’ is only beautiful to me when it’s been produced in a clean and fair way. </span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #323232; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #323232; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #323232; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">In addition to constantly developing my collection for my own company, I also work with great passion for other companies. I often advise and design for completely different audiences, in other styles, but funnily enough everything always features my own signature."</span></blockquote>
I visited her site for new wrapping inspiration:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.juriannematter.nl/collections/papier/products/cadeau-labels-leaves">Crazy about these leaf gift tags. They transform!</a><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.juriannematter.nl/collections/papier/products/cadeau-labels-leaves">you can turn the gift tags into a cute garland, just by attaching to a ribbon.</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.juriannematter.nl/collections/papier/products/sturdy-ships-vouwbootjes">I think these would make an incredible topper for a ship mad toddler gift!</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.juriannematter.nl/collections/papier/products/sturdy-ships-vouwbootjes">And look how cute for a mobile!</a></td></tr>
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<br />Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-9668881016206436612019-06-10T09:38:00.001-04:002019-06-10T09:38:30.383-04:00Etsy Monday 3 Father's Day Ideas You Can Download from PaperMaidStudioI have been (very slowly) working on some designs for gift tags you can download, so I have developed an appreciation for the amount of work that goes into coming up with something that actually looks good.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PapermaidStudio?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=620153945&search_query=Father%27s+Day">PaperMaid Studio</a> has some cute ideas for Father's Day (as well as other holidays). If you need a quick way to get the kids something they can put together for Father's Day, you can download these files for a reasonable price.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/704245661/fathers-day-gift-card-holder-printable?ga_search_query=Father%2526%252339%253Bs%2BDay&ref=shop_items_search_7">PaperMaidStudio Gift Card Holder Download</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/620153945/printable-fathers-day-coupons-tickets?ga_search_query=Father%2526%252339%253Bs%2BDay&ref=shop_items_search_1&crt=1">Cute tear off tickets from PaperMaid Studios</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/603920918/printable-grandpa-portrait-coloring?ga_search_query=Father%2526%252339%253Bs%2BDay&ref=shop_items_search_5">Something for Grandpa too!</a></td></tr>
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Follow the links over to check out this cute shop.<br />
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NNorinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-14893812774845598402019-06-03T21:14:00.000-04:002019-06-03T21:14:22.946-04:00Washi Tape Birthday Cake Wrapping<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I thought it would be fun (and easy) to do washi tape birthday cake decorations on the gift wrapping for my daughter's birthday presents. To give my giftwrapping a theme, I tried a number of slight variations. So in honor of my daughter's birthday, here are four ways to do a washi tape birthday cake gift wrapping design! To make it ecofriendly, I committed to only using what I already had in the house.<br />
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List of things to gather up first:</h3>
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<li> Gift wrapping paper</li>
<li> Washi tape</li>
<li>Card stock</li>
<li>Fine point marker</li>
<li>Scissors, straight edge</li>
<li> A picture or Pin to copy</li>
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At the risk of being obvious (hey, it took me a while to figure out!) the design is supposed to represent a birthday cake on a cake plate with burning candles. Start by drawing your cake plate where you want it on the card or wrapping (where the straight edge comes in.) Then make your scallops for the plate edge and your cake stand legs or support. Cut three lengths of washi tape, each slightly smaller than the one before and stack your cake up. Then draw your candles with a flame.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First try. I had a wide white washi tape, it looked too boring by itself, so I added some yellow tape and colored in the "flames" with a yellow marker.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Try #2. I used the washi tape rolls to trace the cake stand legs. As usual, whenever I try and write beautifully, my letters tend to grow. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had seen a version with a gift card taped to the present. I only had one piece of card stock, but I get bonus points for the little flames I cut out for the birthday candles.</td></tr>
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Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-90969818347578602092019-06-02T19:58:00.001-04:002019-06-02T19:58:22.973-04:00Etsy Monday ThePersonalized Gift Does Father's DayWhen I was about 9 or 10, I gave my father a cigar box wrapped in velvet to hold his "things". Many, many years later, when we were going through his condo after he died, there it was -- sans velvet, but still with things.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePersonalizedGift?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=635108882">This Etsy shop</a> has the same idea, but maybe a little fancier.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/635108882/cufflinks-money-clip-tie-clip-cufflink?ref=shop_home_active_33&pro=1&frs=1">They offer other personalized gift options for inside -- cufflinks and tieclips are some of the nicer options.</a></td></tr>
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<br />Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-87453929188444894472019-05-12T14:24:00.000-04:002019-05-12T14:24:23.046-04:00Happy Mother's Day To Me!When I started this blog, it was mainly to share pretty gift wrapping ideas. As time went on, I became more and more interested in practical yet pretty ways to be more eco-friendly with gift wrapping. Since then I have featured many gift wrap makers who use recycled paper and ink, shown ideas on how to re-use gift wrapping and featured a lot of alternate materials.<br />
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One idea that really captured my imagination was a gift box that could be re-used to send gifts back and forth between family or friends. Something that could turn into a family heirloom in itself. So imagine how thrilled I was when my husband made a prototype for me for Mother's Day!<br />
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Kevin had taken some classes with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gildingstudio/?hl=en">Charles Douglas Gilding Studio</a>. Gilding is an old art, which involves applying metal foils with brushes to all sorts of things. While I thought he might use some of the decorative finish materials he has used before, this was a great and special choice. He applied gold and copper foils. Here are the afters!<br />
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So question -- what do you think of the idea of heirloom gift boxes? if we were going to market these, how much should we charge? Let me know in the comments!<br />
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And finally I hope you had as amazing a Mother's Day as I did. Between my lovely children, fur-babies, and my incredible husband, I am simply beaming!<br />
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<br />Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-16188902713300439022019-05-07T08:30:00.000-04:002019-05-07T08:30:56.037-04:00Wrapper of the Week Almost Makes PerfectThis lady has a <a href="http://almostmakesperfect.com/">beautiful lifestyle blog</a>. I mean she even has a color theme running throughout! Besides home decorating and other DIY, she has a number of great free printables. Just in time for Mother's Day, you can find:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://almostmakesperfect.com/2014/04/30/diy-printable-mothers-day-wreath-gift-cards/">Mom Day bouquet gift tags HERE</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://almostmakesperfect.com/2015/04/29/printable-mothers-day-gift-wrap/">Free printable Mother's Day giftwrapping HERE</a></td></tr>
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and some great, graphic Mother's Day gift tags<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://almostmakesperfect.com/2016/04/28/printable-mothers-day-gift-tags/">Mother's Day gift tags HERE</a></td></tr>
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<br />Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-36051200823906920942019-05-05T18:53:00.001-04:002019-05-05T18:53:35.790-04:00Etsy Monday Mother's DayI put together a fantasy wrapping kit for Mother's Day.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MidCenturyAddiction?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=697967047">MidCentury Addiction</a> has a large stock of vintage wrapping papers. This one is kitschy cool.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/697967047/vintage-dennison-mothers-day-gift-wrap?ref=shop_home_active_40">Pretty lily wrapping paper</a></td></tr>
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Add this pretty ecofriendly cotton ribbon from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyWoolFelt?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=454427510">CraftyWoolFelt</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/454427510/cotton-ribbon-3-or-6-yards-of-100-cotton?ref=shop_home_active_10">Maybe yellow and pink</a></td></tr>
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And finally top it off with a vintage brooch from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintageclothiers?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=52196671&section_id=5643894">Vintage Clothiers.</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/52196671/1940s-1950s-novelty-brooch-pin-sweetest?ref=shop_home_active_13">This is such a pretty little brooch, 1940-1950 </a></td></tr>
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Happy Mother's Day!<br />
<br />Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-57231267175072322172019-04-29T09:03:00.000-04:002019-04-29T09:03:32.894-04:00Etsy Monday Rewrappeduk<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/651280999/new-ewe-grey-tractors-eco-friendly?ref=shop_home_active_2">Farm wrapping!</a></td></tr>
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<br /><br />There are so many amazing graphic designers in the UK, turning out beautiful paper and card designs. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Rewrappeduk?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=561693278&section_id=21342349">Rewrappeduk </a>turns out gift wrap and cards using recycled papers and vegetable inks. I love these wrapping papers, so perfect for adventurous children.<div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/503469296/red-and-yellow-submarines-by-tracy-umney?ref=shop_home_active_7">We all live in a yellow submarine</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/503456408/blue-animals-and-balloons-by-louise?ref=shop_home_active_1">Animals and balloons</a><br /><br /></td></tr>
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Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-44996742249291438222019-03-24T19:14:00.002-04:002019-03-24T19:20:01.190-04:00Etsy Monday SpruceGiftWrapFabric gift wrap sounds like a great idea, but it can be hard to turn into a gift that looks finished. This Etsy shop had a unique idea. The fabric gift wrap comes with ribbon and a matching tag:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/666118208/fabric-gift-wrap-tag-in-black-and-white?ref=shop_home_active_2">This 20" square size wrapping will work for a book or similar item</a>.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SpruceGiftWrap?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=666118208">From the shop</a>: "Spruce creates gorgeous fabric gift wrappers with tidy corners and built in multi-loop bows, reusable gift tags and exclusive digital patterns. "</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">"10% of all profits go to AIR, the Alliance for International Reforestation"</span></span></blockquote>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The tag can be filled in with a washable children's marker and then re-used,</td></tr>
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The shop also offers a pattern you can digitally download to use your own fabric scraps.<br />
Great idea!<br />
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NorineNorinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-72280062711307987482019-03-17T18:25:00.001-04:002019-03-17T18:25:20.272-04:00Etsy Monday Happywrap<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/253434176/lokta-wrapping-paper-with-cornflower?ref=shop_home_active_1&ep_click=1&crt=1">Cornflower handmade gift wrapping</a></td></tr>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/happywrap">Happywrap, </a>a UK shop has handmade papers, recycled wrapping and fabric wrapping options. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/251449422/lokta-wrapping-paper-gold-stars-on?ref=shop_home_active_10">Heart option</a></td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"This handmade paper is made from the bark of the Lokta shrub found in the Himalayas. It is harvested by the locals and turned into paper. It is certified Fair Trade by the World Trade Organisation, supporting the local communities that produce the paper through trade."</span></span></blockquote>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/592178461/recycled-wrapping-paper-a-touch-of?ref=shop_home_active_1">This pretty recycled paper has great gradations.</a></td></tr>
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Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-68071643075576793972019-03-07T18:45:00.000-05:002019-03-07T18:45:38.306-05:00Wrapper of the Week Bespoke PressIf I was going to dream up a perfect gift wrapping paper, what would my list look like?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bespokepress.com.au/">Bespoke LetterPress</a></td></tr>
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<li>Environmentally responsible, recycled paper</li>
<li>Two sided for wrapping versatility</li>
<li>Heavy duty, so I can wrap packages that have to travel</li>
<li>Beautiful, rich colors</li>
<li>Accomplished graphic design</li>
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This producer of "couture stationery" in Australia hits all the marks. Their gift wrap is unbelievably beautiful, as well as everything I list above. Here are some examples:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bespokepress.com.au/collections/double-sided-gift-wrap/products/black-cockatoo-teal-1">Doublesided black cockatoo/teal jungle design</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_uuCj7fy8iEEEJTeF2Xeq85QT-AuFlBOYoW0uMH2o8z-SYRh6b8olU9s0MvLIsHRYIy4-4-wNpjowjYZybxOP4njX6fQX4Y4nMcF2GiMX1WNkmv4nze-GvLeU4scjN1h_0aDuI2T1eg/s1600/bespoke_letterpress_giftwrap_black_cockatoo_3_900x.progressive.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_uuCj7fy8iEEEJTeF2Xeq85QT-AuFlBOYoW0uMH2o8z-SYRh6b8olU9s0MvLIsHRYIy4-4-wNpjowjYZybxOP4njX6fQX4Y4nMcF2GiMX1WNkmv4nze-GvLeU4scjN1h_0aDuI2T1eg/s640/bespoke_letterpress_giftwrap_black_cockatoo_3_900x.progressive.jpg" width="492" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bespokepress.com.au/collections/double-sided-gift-wrap/products/black-cockatoo-teal-1">You could get really creative with the double sided wrap if you start folding</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bespokepress.com.au/collections/double-sided-gift-wrap">I love the colors and scale of these designs</a></td></tr>
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They have beautiful ribbon and gift tags too -- many currently on sale:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bespokepress.com.au/collections/sale-1/products/native-hooray-gifttag-10-pack">10 pack of multi occasion tags</a></td></tr>
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Their story is pretty delicious too.<br />
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"Bespoke Letterpress is one of the world’s leading letterpress studios designing and printing fine letterpress and hot foil stationery.</div>
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Founded by Alischa Herrmann in 2007, what began as a small business based under an old timber house by the sea, Bespoke Letterpress has since grown into an international recognised and celebrated brand. </div>
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We print the beautifully old fashioned way, using antique cast iron machines, printing on imported luxuriously thick paper mixed with patience, perfection and a whole lot of love."</div>
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They name their presses! Here's a picture of Edward.<br />
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xxoo<br />
NNorinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-57596039667331200122019-02-18T09:39:00.002-05:002019-02-22T11:08:46.865-05:00Etsy Monday TheFabWrap<span style="font-family: inherit;">Spring is coming! Thoughts turn to colors, flowers, green. And pompoms! (well, at least mine do.) So imagine my delight at finding this great Etsy shop that sells fabric gift wrap perfect for a spring gift and ... pompoms!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/665125868/fabric-gift-wrap-polka-dot?ref=shop_home_active_6">Pretty patterns, like polka dot and flowers.</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">They offer three sizes in each design:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Small: 16x16 inches - Wraps gifts such as a mug, candle, jewelry box</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Medium: 20x20 inches - Wraps gifts such as a book, puzzle, photo frame</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Large: 24x24 inches - Wraps gifts such as a shirt gift box</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">and custom sizes as well.</span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/665118922/fabric-gift-wrap-dandelion?ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1">Dandelions!</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">All patterns come in the following colors: </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Black </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Green </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Blue </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Red </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Yellow </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Gray, plus custom colors if you wish.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/665125868/fabric-gift-wrap-polka-dot?ref=related-1">Every length of gift wrap comes with pompoms!</a></td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You get yarn and pom poms (quantity depends on size).</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFabWrap?ref=l2-shopheader-name">handstamped and handcut.</a></td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Love everything about this shop!</span></span>Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-69498309227039585912019-01-07T21:41:00.001-05:002019-01-07T21:41:45.901-05:00Etsy Monday Gift Card Holders and more at ChickydoddleHere's a cute way to present a gift card, everything available from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/chickydoddle?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Chickydoddle</a>:<br />
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Take one envelope:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/228278005/mini-kraft-envelopes-kraft-envelope?ref=shop_home_active_10&frs=1">Set of 25, will last you a long time!</a></td></tr>
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Insert gift card:<br />
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Close with washi tape:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/474550296/kraft-paper-washi-tape-retro-style-washi?ref=shop_home_active_71&frs=1">Kraft paper washi tape</a></td></tr>
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Or stickers:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/513806129/custom-round-stickers-favor-stickers?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1">She offers custom text!</a></td></tr>
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Or twine:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/496375317/good-twine-silver-twine-mini-spool?ref=shop_home_active_8&frs=1">This is a great option with a little shimmer!</a></td></tr>
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<br />Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-4194485241636366722018-12-31T17:51:00.005-05:002018-12-31T17:51:48.437-05:00Happy New Year 2019here's to an amazing new year!<br />
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<br />Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-37507287156306140982018-12-24T15:25:00.001-05:002018-12-24T15:25:54.409-05:00I tried it -- bow from pretty in pinkI noticed that one post I did <a href="https://wrappering.blogspot.com/2015/09/pretty-in-pink.html">Pretty in Pink</a> a few years back was very popular this Christmas season.<br />
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There was a bow shown in that post that I thought I would duplicate this year.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She originally used yarn.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's my version. Materials needed: twine, and something to wrap the twine or yarn around.</td></tr>
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Instructions: I just made enough loops around the tape roll to make a bow that looked full enough and tied it off.<br />
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Final product:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nice rustic look!<br /><br /></td></tr>
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Happy last minute wrapping and happy holidays to everyone.<br />
<br />Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-58178953592535204302018-12-19T19:17:00.002-05:002018-12-19T19:17:35.319-05:00Christmas Gift Wrapping<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ribbons are so tempting</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Re-use</td></tr>
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I re-used a lot of ribbons this year, which makes up for using purchased gift wrap. :)Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-47495896336587928592018-12-17T09:44:00.001-05:002018-12-17T09:44:18.581-05:00Etsy Monday bySarahRenaeClark Downloadable Christmas wrappingPrinting Christmas wrapping from the Internet has pros and cons. There are many, many amazing graphic designers who offer designs that are far better than you will ever see in a store. Many are free, as a way to introduce you to their work. You can print on recycled paper. On the down side -- the size is usually limited to letter or legal size paper, so unless you are pretty crafty with tapes and design, you are limited to small gifts. But more importantly, the color options are only going to look as good as your color printer and your color ink levels. So I usually stick to black and white designs.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/bySarahRenaeClark?ref=l2-shop-header-avatar&section_id=20205949">bySarahRenaeClark.</a></h2>
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When I found this creative designer on Etsy, I thought she had come up with the perfect solution. She offers black and white designs that you can color in with markers or pencils. You could certainly use them as is, but coloring sounds fun and her designs really lend themselves to coloring. They are beautifully intricate. She has gift wrap designs, gift tags and more!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/485964697/diy-christmas-gift-tags-8-gift-tags-in?ref=shop_home_active_12">Here's her tag option.</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/485964697/diy-christmas-gift-tags-8-gift-tags-in?ref=shop_home_active_12">Pretty festive!</a></td></tr>
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Here are her wrapping designs:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/576928329/digital-gift-wrap-christmas-8-pack?ref=shop_home_active_14">I think they look great as is in black and white</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/576928329/digital-gift-wrap-christmas-8-pack?ref=shop_home_active_14">But look how fun with red pencils!</a></td></tr>
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And she has a template for Christmas Crackers/Bon Bons! I have read descriptions of Christmas Crackers for years in English novels, and never understood what they were:<br />
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From <a href="https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/crackers.shtml">Whychristmas.com</a>:<br />
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Christmas crackers are a traditional Christmas favorite in the <a href="https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/uk.shtml" style="background-color: transparent; color: #cc0033;">UK</a>. They were first made in about 1845-1850 by a London sweet maker called Tom Smith. He had seen the French 'bon bon' sweets (almonds wrapped in pretty paper). He came back to London and tried selling sweets like that in England and also included a small motto or riddle in with the sweet. But they didn't sell very well.</div>
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Legend says that, one night, while he was sitting in front of his log fire, he became very interested by the sparks and cracks coming from the fire. Suddenly, he thought what a fun idea it would be, if his sweets and toys could be opened with a crack when their fancy wrappers were pulled in half.</div>
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Here's her template:</blockquote>
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Happy coloring!Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-75552618982861541452018-12-16T14:10:00.000-05:002018-12-16T14:10:13.305-05:0012 Days of Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year, my husband and I are doing 12 days of Christmas. 12 gifts, each no more than ten bucks (more or less) we open them with our morning coffee. He has done amazingly well! His gifts so far have been really thoughtful and things I would not have gotten but love now that I have them.<br />
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Here are my first wrapping efforts ready to go under the tree:<br />
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And it should be noted that my cats "helped me" wrap. I don't know how I would have finished if they weren't messing with the ribbons and chasing the ends.😾😽</div>
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<br />Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-54801675962162571672018-11-26T14:09:00.001-05:002018-11-26T14:09:04.858-05:00Etsy Cyber Monday Gift Wrap editionTime to start wrapping. Here are some great choices from Etsy that tend toward the ecofriendly side, are currently on sale but mind you its the LAST DAY for Cyber Monday, but these items are still cute if you miss the sale. Start indulging in beautiful wrapping!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/563901808/mini-christmas-trees-cotton-canvas?ref=shop_home_active_2&pro=1&frs=1">The cottonandcanvasco has a bunch of cute Xmas stuff. Like this cute little bag. Right now 20% off.</a><br /><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/647750276/gift-bag-holiday-gift-wrap-christmas?ref=shop_home_active_4&pro=1">thurstonpost sends you three bags, tags and ribbon. Hurry for the discount</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/484227709/holiday-tags-christmas-tags-gift-tags?ref=shop_home_active_6&pro=1">Here's where you can get all the special stuff to make your kraft paper look good. Twine, clothespins, gift tags, more.</a></td></tr>
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<br />Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-19006537924505354952018-11-23T11:30:00.002-05:002018-11-23T11:30:12.115-05:00black friday sales you aren't seeing from anyone elseWell, you need the gifts before you can wrap. I noticed that the blogs I follow were missing some of the best sales from my perspective. Here are my favorite Black Friday sales:<br />
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<a href="https://usa.miista.com/pages/shop-by-size">MIISTA</a><br />
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Their Black Friday sale is going on now, and every day the discount gets a little lower (its at 50% now). I have bought shoes from this brand before - and from this sale!. Very elegant and well made. Obsessed with their materials and colors.<br />
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<a href="https://www.finerylondon.com/us">FINERY LONDON</a><br />
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I love their styles, but I am usually put off by their hefty overseas shipping fee. For this Black Friday, if you spend $170, you get free shipping. If you go to their expansive sale section that has deep discounts to start with, you will find enough to load up on, particularly after you add in an EXTRA 40% off. Just remember this is British sizing.<br />
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<a href="https://www.kindri.com/shop/">KINDRI</a><br />
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Including this, because even after I looked around at all the Black Friday Beauty sales, the value of what you get here can't be beat. Kindri incorporates the most cutting edge ingredients - apple stem cell, prickly pear oil - that also happen to be organic. The customer service here is incredible. They are giving free gift wrapping this season, but even after all the discounts elsewhere, your best value is shopping here.<br />
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<a href="https://www.themodist.com/en/">THE MODIST</a><br />
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This is an amazing shop where you can find a long list of the most cutting edge designers - Ganni, Erdem, Peter Pilotto, Solace London, Petar Petrov, Jenny Packham on and on. They curate designer clothing for those who wish to dress modestly, so in addition to the beautiful clothes, they have interesting styling tips. I like to browse their gowns just to cheer myself up, and I have bought from here during past sales. They have a large selection for Black Friday of 40% off.<br />
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<br />Norinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784579338791245328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2392742805356329402.post-50137028836686599982018-07-15T16:51:00.001-04:002018-07-15T16:51:52.590-04:00Etsy Monday Kimshi Boutique FuroshikiUsing and re-using fabric as gift wrap is definitely worth learning. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/KimshiBoutique?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Kimshi Boutique</a> sells great sized Furoshiki, and you can get some great ideas on how to use and re-use from their shop.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/539899585/furoshiki-zero-waste-fabric-wrap-scarf?ref=shop_home_active_21">Pretty fabric in a simple wrap</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/554134117/eco-friendly-cotton-voile-scarf?ref=related-4">This pretty cotton voile fabric has a very country feel</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/607921408/fabric-cotton-furoshiki-hummingbird-bag?ref=shop_home_active_2">Used with wooden handles to make a great bag after the fact</a></td></tr>
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