Gift Wrap Inspiration: Pinwheel Gift Topper

 Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I’ve got a quick and simple Gift Wrap Inspiration that is perfect for adding a little fun to mom’s gift!

It’s no secret that I love paper products and one of my favorite crafts to make are paper pinwheels.  When thinking about how I wanted to wrap my Mother’s Day gifts,  I thought a Paper Pinwheel Topper would be a fun and whimsical touch.

Here’s how to do it…

After making my pinwheels, I wrapped my boxes in polka dot craft paper.  I added ribbon bands in colors to match my pinwheel and secured my pinwheels as bows on the top of each gift. 

All in all, it took me about 30 minutes to make my pinwheels and wrap my gifts.  Simple, easy and festive, just how I like my gift wrapping!

To see another fun version of a pinwheel topper, hop over to my Instagram @ConfettiStyle.

And, to check out some of my favorite gift wrapping supplies and embellishments, check out my Ruffles and Remnants Etsy shop.

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Pretty DIY Lined Envelopes

Thank you all so much for the sweet birthday wishes.  My day of relaxation and pampering ended with a beautiful dinner out with my husband and a new handbag!  A perfect day all around!  I’m back today to share a fun DIY project with you. Enjoy!

One of my goals this year is to send more handwritten letters and cards to friends and family. And because I want each note to be extra special I decided to make take plain envelopes and up-style them a bit with pretty decorative liners.

This a quick and easy DIY project that you can do for yourself or give as gifts. 

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Gift Wrap Inspiration: Flower Bands

It’s SPRING and there’s nothing I love more than spring flowers, even when it comes to gift wrapping.

I’ve got a couple of special birthdays to celebrate this month, so I got a head start on buying gifts and got them all wrapped up.

 I wanted these gifts to be bright and bold so I choose a yellow and white polka dot paper, red flowers and orange ribbon.  I also wrapped one of the gifts in a green gift back using the same flowers and ribbon to dress it up.

    

 To make the flower band, I pulled the flower bunch apart separating the flower heads from the leaves. The leaves were attached in pairs so I had to cut them apart.

Next I cut a length of ribbon to fit around my box and then hot glued the leaves and flower heads to the center of the ribbon.  I layered the flowers and the leaves to make the cluster look fuller.

Then all I had to do was to wrap the ribbon around the box and tape it down underneath

I placed the flower band vertically on the outside of the bag and hot glued it to the inside and bottom of the bag.

This is a simple and easy way to create beautiful gift wrap and you can customize the look by changing the paper and flowers to fit your occasion.

For more of my gift wrap inspiration, head here!

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Entertaining Ideas: And the Oscar Goes To…

The Oscars are this Sunday and if you are throwing an Oscars viewing party, here are a few really great party décor ideas I’ve rounded up for  you.

This Clapperboard can easily be made with foam core, chalkboard paint and chalk.  I’d use it on the food buffet or if I was having a sit down dinner, I’d create one for each place setting and use it as a placemat alternative.

Did you know…

A clapperboard is a device used in filmmaking and video production to assist in the synchronizing of picture and sound, and to designate and mark particular scenes and takes recorded during a production. The sharp “clap” noise that the clapperboard makes can be identified easily on the audio track, and the shutting of the clapstick can be identified easily on the separate visual track. The two tracks can then be precisely synchronised by matching the sound and movement.

A cute and easy way to dress up a beverage glass for your big shindig.  Check the hair accessory aisle for the bows which will save you from crafting your own.

Who knew a Ken Doll could be turned into an Oscar statue?  Glue a piece of florist foam between the hands and insert flowers.  Fresh flowers will last through the night.

A little computer time and you can create fun labels for your bottled beverages.

Every 3+  hours awards show calls for popcorn and why not give it a chic look by creating cones made from decorative cellophane and propping them in champagne glasses.  The silver tray adds a touch more glam!

Dollar Store plastic glasses and bowls take on a glamorous feel when you spray paint them (on the outside) with gold paint. Use them to serve individual serving of candy and treats.

I don’t know if my husband will play along with this one but I’m going to give it a try.  Throughout the show, jot down the names of actors that take the prize of categories you create.

Category ideas:

Best Acceptance Speech

Best Hair

Best Men’s Shoes

Best Looking Couple

Best Bling

Most Thankful

Best Potential Couple

If you’re having an Oscar party this weekend, have fun & cheers!

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What to Do with Baking Supplies When You Don’t Bake

Ok, I know I am not the only one who roams the aisles of HomeGoods and TJMaxx looking for inexpensive decorative accessories and comes home with a bag full of the adorable baking supplies.  Lately my obsession has been with cupcake liners AND the only problem with that is that I don’t bake!!!

Well, there is a method to my madness!  Upon seeing stacks of cute and inexpensive cupcake liners sitting on the store shelves I started thinking about other creative ways I could use them.  After all they are just pieces of  patterned paper and patterned paper can be used in lots of ways, right?  As that thought was running through my head the idea hit me…use them to decorate wrapping paper.

So here  it is, my latest Gift Wrap Inspiration using Cupcake Liners!

THE INGREDIENTS:  Decorative Cupcake Liners

 

Solid Color Wrapping Paper

My new favorite Paper Ribbon from PaperJacks

THE PROCESS: 

Wrap your gift box in the wrapping paper

Wrap a band of Paper Ribbon around the box

Create a Paper Ribbon bow and attach it to the center of the box

Iron your Cupcake Liners flat with an iron set on low heat

Attach the Cupcake Liners randomly over the surface of the box with double-sided tape

THE RESULTS: A Pretty Darn Cute Gift!

I’m going to love wrapping gifts with all the cupcake liners I bought, and if I ever decide to take up baking cupcakes I’m ahead of the game!

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Gift Wrap Inspiration: Buckles and Pins

Popping in this morning to share some Gift Wrap Inspiration with you. 

While I love elaborate gift wrap and bows,  I’ve recently started buying inexpensive vintage buckles, brooches and hair clips to use as a fun embellishment on gifts I wrap in inexpensive Kraft paper.  The addition of some pretty ribbon and a fun bauble can take a simple wrap job for mundane to marvelous! 

Be Inspired and Have a Great Weekend!

Design Tip:  Instead of purchasing brown Kraft paper in small rolls, head to Home Depot and buy Brown Masking Paper used by painters to cover surfaces….it’s only $2.47 for a 180 ft. roll!  You can’t beat that!

Satin Diamond Ribbon available from MayArts, here!

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Pretty Packaging

While I’ve shown you some of my personal tricks of the trade when it comes to gift wrapping, it’s been a while since I did a round-up on the packaging that inspires me.  So many beautiful and creative ways people and wrapping gifts! 

 Enjoy the eye candy (and the tips I’ve included)!

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Wrapping with a color theme in mind is a great way to keep the overall look cohesive but interesting.

 

 

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Always keep a lookout for paper, fabric and ribbon flowers at the craft stores.  They are a great way to add pizzaz to simple wrap.  P.S.  check the hair accessory area in store for inexpensive flowers on pin and clips too!

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I love this combination of bold, graphic wrapping paper with solid colored satin ribbons.  Easy elements to keep on hand for a quick gift wrap job!

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Create paper buckles from decorative scrapbook paper, add ribbon and wrap!  So chic for the holidays!

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Creating pretty packaging has a lot to do with thinking outside the box.  Here, a strip of candy buttons was used to create a bow for a gift bag and pretzels were added along with yarn to dress up a plain gift bag.

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Just about anything can be used to create a beautifully wrapped gift.  Keep your eyes open for bargain utensils, buttons and round containers while you’re out thrifting. 

p.s.  love the embellishment created from cupcake wrappers (top photo)!

 

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Pom Poms on a stick…so adorable!  A great fall wrapping idea!

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For some reason I have a slew of old stamps and just have never put them to use.  This great package above gives me inspiration for a unique way to seal gift wrap.

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Scott Antique Market, which I attend each month has a slew of plastic vintage buckles for $1.00 or less.  I love the idea of putting these to use with pretty ribbon. 

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Adore this wrap.  Sheet music and vintage baubles which can be found at yard sales and flea markets for a song!

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Another color coordinated look with solid paper and varied embellishments.  The details are what count!

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A truly fabulous was to turn a plain white box into a stunning package!  Add buttons and ribbon!

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I’ve stacked up on paper dollies (which are very inexpensive) and adore this vintage inspired gift wrap they help to create above and below!

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If you’re into beautiful gift wrap like me, you’ll want to be sure and check out one of my favorite on-line paper sources, Paper Mojo.  I just ordered a slew of new papers and can’t wait to get them in my hands.

I have a few gifts I’m in the process of wrapping and will share the finished looks with you on Saturday.  It involves buckles, pins and clips.

Also, be sure to head over to my Pretty Packaging and Ribbon boards on Pinterest for inspiration galore!

 

Now, go wrap something beautiful!

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Crafting a Handmade Card

I’ve been in a crafting mood lately as you could tell from the ribbon placemats blogged about yesterday.  One of my favorite  things to make are handmade cards.  I’ve been crafting cards for years and am trying new techniques to make my designs special.  This time around I pulled my sewing machine into the action. 

 Check out the Gifts Galore Card I literally stitched together!

   

 Here’s the how-to on making this card.

Supplies:

• Blank white notecard—size will depend on how many presents you want to place on the front of the card.
• Scraps of decorative scrapbook paper
• Double sided tape
• Brads or other small embellishments
• Scissors
• Sewing Machine
• 2 thread colors that work with the colors of your decorative paper
• Sewing needle
• Craft Glue
• And of course, no project of mine would be complete without incorporating May Arts Ribbon!  This project calls for narrow ribbon, 1/8” or narrower!  I used the following ribbon styles: 
  • 395-15-14  1/8” Suede String,  340-58  1/8”  Solid and SK47  1/8” Silk

Now the fun begins!

1. Cut your decorative papers into small square and rectangular shapes and arrange a layout on the front of our card.  Make sure to leave a little space between the packages for stitching and bows you will add.
2. Once you have your layout, use double-sided tape to secure the paper pieces in place.
3. Next, with your card open, sew around the edges of each package using a zig zag stitch.  Alternate the thread colors to add a bit more interest to your design.
4. With the paper “packages” sewn in place, add ribbon in a criss-cross pattern to a couple of packages.  Make a few small bows, securing them in the center with your craft glue and then stitch them onto the tops of one or two packages. Add small brads and embellishments if you want a little more bling on your card.   

To give my card a finished look, I lined the inside front with a piece of decorative paper, covering up the stitch lines. 

Thanks for stopping by today and checking out my latest craft project.  I’ll be back tomorrow with another DIY project!

 

Hope your weekend is going great!

 

Stop by the ConfettiStyle Etsy shop to se more of my handmade pieces!

 

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