Gift Wrapping

  • The Cutest Ever Hanukkah Gift Wrap!

    I can’t tell you why exactly, but this Hanukkah gift wrap makes my heart sing! I think it’s the combination of colors, the bold shapes, and the aqua and red, that I’m just in love with at the moment, and not to mention the cuteness of the pom pom…..oh and to top it off, this…

  • Make Gorgeous Party Favors With Recycled Tubes!

    Hi friends, been saving those tubes? I really hope so, because this little craft idea is so simple and looks absolutely stunning— to use as actual party favors or even for decoration! I love the look of European vintage party decorations, and someday I may even try my hand at making “crackers” (the tube shaped…

  • Crayon Resist DIY Hanukkah Gift Packaging & Gift Tags!

    A few weeks ago I was in need of a little mindless art project, you know something quick and easy, and that could of course work as a Hanukkah craft in some way….and then I remembered crayon resist! Ah yes, I could really get into a little doodling with crayons just about now. It’s so…

  • Make Craft Dye From Old Markers, and Use It On Paper, And Much More!

    Yesterday I shared with you the wonderfully creative little packages my friend Rosi from Italy sent me here, and now I’m really excited to share with you the process that she used to create her beautiful paper and hand dyed twine!  The photos above show how Rosi used the dye as paint and then sprinkled…

  • Recycle Plastic Bottles & Make Super Cute Apple Shaped Boxes!

      Apparently I have apples on the brain, which is not surprising given that Rosh HaShana is just over a week away! Last week I was looking at a plastic bottle and realized that the bottom of those that I have look very much like apples! After some complicated ideas involving spray paint, and only…

  • Recycle Plastic Bags and Make Unique Gift Bows!

      Wouldn’t you like to receive a gift that looks like this? I would, there’s something so very crafty and cute about it, and when the recipient discovers that your kids have made the wrapping paper (tutorial on that here) and you’ve made the bow from plastic bags, well they’ll be so bowled over they…

  • Recycled Cans Make Delightful Cannisters To Hold Edible Gifts!

    Wondering how to package those holiday treats you’d like to give as gifts?  Why not recycle cans (and even  boxes or bottles) and transform them into containers that will be enjoyed long after the treats are gone? Your gift will be that much more appreciated, and everyone can surely use an extra container or two…

  • Homemade Wrapping Paper: A Fun Project For Just About Any Age!

    Wouldn’t you like to give gifts that look as cute as these do? Depending on the size of your gift list and how crafty you are, you may or may not be able to give homemade gifts, but you can certainly add a personal touch with some home made wrapping paper. Right? And if you…