Gift box packaging tutorial. For the past few weeks I've been constantly reminded of how I need to throw out the mindset of "I just need this/that before I can do my project", and rather just use what I have.
One of my big problems is that I make something as a gift and then usually can't find appropriate packaging. So I've decided to start making my own. It works out WAY cheaper and if I keep it simple it only takes 10min. Here is a basic tutorial so that you can make your own too. First choose and download a free template from Mirkwood designs for the type of box that suites your need then follow the tutorial.
The tutorial below is for 'milk box' packaging, template here, but the same technique applies to all the different box shapes. Print straight onto cardboard or trace the template like I did, because the cardboard I had was too big. Cut it out and with the back of your scissors trace along all the lines that need to be folded. Now fold your box and stick it together. (Korean smiley face) Gnome Ornaments. This week Iron Craft was all about wrapping gifts, ’tis the season right?
I tend not to get very creative with my wrapping paper, I just buy the nicest I can find on sale after Christmas, but I do like to decorate my packages with ornaments. They can be used as the gift tag and are also a little bonus gift. If I can make the ornaments all the better. For this challenge, I came up with these little gnome ornaments made from some scrap felt and small Christmas balls. These could not be simpler to make and they turned out sweeter than I had imagined. If you want to use them as a gift tag, write the receivers name on the back with a thin tip sharpie.
Supplies: small white Christmas ball (mine were smaller than an inch) red felt scissors red thread (optional) needle (optional) wire ornament hanger tacky glue small white “pearl” bead thin tipped Sharpie (optional) Cut a triangle from the red felt that is all over twice the height of the ball. Glue the hat to the ball. DIY vintage inspired baubles. Last week I showed you the vintage Christmas tree decorations that I bought from Sunbury antiques market and on Sunday I showed you the gorgeous vintage Christmas tree decorations from Citrus and Orange and Loretoidas.
Inspired by all these vintage baubles I decided to paint cheap plastic silver baubles with nail polish and dust them in vintage glitter to match my Vintage Christmas theme. Santa gnomes. (Every week until December 1st we will be making a small Christmas ornament that can be used in our Pocket Advent Calendar.
Join us in making all 24 or just pick and choose your favorites.) Often on Scandinavian Christmas ornaments Santa or tomtes are shown as just a beard, nose and large hat. This week’s ornament is based on that look. This ornament is so easy, you could whip out a bunch of them for gifts or to decorate packages in an afternoon. Little Things To Sew – Perfect For Stocking Stuffers and Gift Additions. During the Holidays, I find myself looking for little sewing projects for gift giving.
Just a little something extra to add to a gift, maybe some stocking stuffers – but most importantly projects that whip up quickly and with fabric I have on hand. So I rounded up some sewing tutorials and patterns that I think will be great for just that. I organized them in Women and Big Girls, Men and Big Boys, Little Boys, Little Girls, and Babies to make it easy for you to find an idea.
Some of the projects are universal too. It’s a long one, so catch it after the jump! Ice Cream Gift Kit. Hot Cocoa Kit. HOW-TO MAKE A HOT COCOA KITby Destri of The Mother Huddle There just isn't much that a three year old can create that isn't something only a mother would love.
I thought and thought about what my little boy could make his friends for Christmas and finally came up with a Hot Cocoa Kit. Over the course of a week we worked on little projects to add to the kit, and I can't tell you how much fun we had with it. He got to mash things, melt things, sprinkle things, dip things, fill things....all sorts of sensory play. He is so proud of himself and can't wait to give them out.
If you find your kids getting restless for the big day to arrive this would be a great project to tackle until it comes. HOT COCOA KIT You may choose to only add one or two elements to the kit, but I will give you a list of what we used. Set The Stage I have learned that my son has a max attention span of about fifteen minutes. I would have everything out and ready before I even called him in the room. Marshmallow Bags. Zombie Survival Kit.
Stocking. Trays. Keep it simple. Grinch. Gift ideas. Bows. Ornaments. Crafty.