I’m excited to have my contributors Sarah and Emily, from the blog Boxwood Clippings back with another great DIY project. They have shown us how some simple accessories can dress up simple kraft paper wrapping.
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Today we are thrilled to share three of our go-to gift wrapping
ideas for summer. We love big and bold wrapping and these little tips
will have your gift recipients giddy before they even unwrap!
ideas for summer. We love big and bold wrapping and these little tips
will have your gift recipients giddy before they even unwrap!
#1 Plastic Tablecloth Pom-Poms
We have been loving plastic table cloths to use for gift wrap because
it is so inexpensive and unbelievably versatile. Our favorite use is
making big pom poms to adorn a simple package. For DIY see below…
it is so inexpensive and unbelievably versatile. Our favorite use is
making big pom poms to adorn a simple package. For DIY see below…
#2 Flowers and Greenery
Our second idea is using silk flowers and greenery. We love to buy
pretty fake flowers and greenery when they are on sale and clearance at
the craft store. One bunch will go a long way, and will make any
ordinary wrapping extra special. Super easy and very pretty!
pretty fake flowers and greenery when they are on sale and clearance at
the craft store. One bunch will go a long way, and will make any
ordinary wrapping extra special. Super easy and very pretty!
#3 Headbands
There are so many cute headbands and hair clips everywhere lately
that are too cute to put inside a gift box! Any chance we get, our
little girl presents will be topped with a pretty headband. Nothing
beats wrapping that is functional too!
that are too cute to put inside a gift box! Any chance we get, our
little girl presents will be topped with a pretty headband. Nothing
beats wrapping that is functional too!
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DIY Plastic Pom-Poms
You will need plastic table cloth, ribbon
and scissors.
and scissors.
First, cut a section of your tablecloth
and fold accordion style.
and fold accordion style.
We usually start with a double layer of
tablecloth for a fuller pom-pom.
tablecloth for a fuller pom-pom.
Next tie a knot with ribbon around the
center of your pom pom.
center of your pom pom.
To finish, simply pull out the layers of
plastic and adjust until you’re happy with the pom-pom.
plastic and adjust until you’re happy with the pom-pom.
Voilà!
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We hope your summer is as bright and
beautiful as these summery gifts and hope you enjoy using these bold
wrapping ideas as much as we do!
beautiful as these summery gifts and hope you enjoy using these bold
wrapping ideas as much as we do!
-Sarah and Emily
We are sisters whose goal is to have it all…balanced, organized and beautiful lives on a tight budget. Join us on our blog, Boxwood Clippings for daily tips on design, organization, bargains, DIY’s and much more
