---> to wrap, just treat the scarf like wrapping paper, minus the tape. tie both ends in a knot, i doubled mine as the ends were longer then i wanted and you are all set.
xo,
cb
Thursday, December 22, 2011
use what you've got
i am very excited that there are only 3 more days till christmas and only 2 days till christmas eve. my family has always celebrated christmas eve which works perfectly with toms family because they celebrate on christmas. two days of family togetherness makes me so happy. really, it is the best present...
speaking of presents i am never one to go get christmas wrapping paper. last year i hand stamped brown paper and this year i am keeping it classy and simple.
i didn't have any string or yarn and the lace i thrifted a while back looks great with the brown paper. also i have a HUGE rosemary bush outside and i cut few a sprigs off to finish off the look and presto, so cute, free & easy!
i also saw this cool idea in sunset magazine and thought it was perfect! i love vintage scarfs and they are always so plentiful at the thrift store so i snagged a few and am using them as wrapping plus they also serve as part of the gift, nifty, no?
---> to wrap, just treat the scarf like wrapping paper, minus the tape. tie both ends in a knot, i doubled mine as the ends were longer then i wanted and you are all set.
this year my family is doing stocking stuffers and since my marmalade didn't make as much as i thought, i used the left over mason jars and cut succulents from my over flowing pot. i am very excited to hand these out.
xo,
cb
---> to wrap, just treat the scarf like wrapping paper, minus the tape. tie both ends in a knot, i doubled mine as the ends were longer then i wanted and you are all set.
xo,
cb
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I have been thinking absolutely along these lines too this year, it's lovely to see others doing the same!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how much can be re-used :)
On other birthdays and Valentines Day I love to use recycled wrapping like this too!
ReplyDeleteLove the scarf idea too!
Gorgeous!! Love your wrapping (I do brown paper too!) and your succulents look so sweet! Merry Christmas!!!
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I love the succulents as gifts such a great idea and they look great in those jars!
ReplyDeleteI love the scarf idea and your presents look pretty!
ReplyDeletei love love love the succulents in the jars! sooo cute!
ReplyDeletethe scarf idea is pretty neat. I think next year I am going to try and be more creative with my wrapping. Your presents look so cute.
ReplyDeleteThe succulents in a jar are a great idea.
ReplyDeleteWhen I lived in Korea, you would often see older Korean ladies carrying items in scarves, which looked a lot like you scarf gift wrapping:)
I love these thrifty gift-giving ideas. Fresh, creative, easy and unique. I love how gift wrapping and giving comes together organically and showcases the owner's personality when you use what you have on-hand.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love succulents in a jar! I am an idiot though...and would have found a way to get my hand stuck while making those up! Hee hee! :) Hearts, Janna Lynn
ReplyDeletei love the little rosemary sprigs! you're so clever with your little crafty ideas and BOUNDLESS ENERGY. i'm tired and hate everything...
ReplyDeletehappy christmas! <3
beautiful!!!!amazing blog!!! i'm following you!!! if you like mine,do the same!!
ReplyDeleteI love all of this!! I would love to get a scarf wrapped present! It's a doube gift! :)
ReplyDeleteCool idea with the mini plants, I might have to do that next year for my green fingered family! :)
Ngaio May xx
What cute gifts!! I've always wanted to try wrapping with a scarf...
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That's such a sweet gift, I would love to get some new plants for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHope you and yours have a fabulous Christmas, sweetie x x
Looks great, Lady! We use newspaper, masking tape and kite string at my house for gift wrapping ;-) Can't wait to see photos of your holiday, I hope it's magical!
ReplyDeletexo S
What a nice idea! Succulents in jars!
ReplyDeleteAubergine used to use vintage scarves as their shopping bags. I wish they still did that. :(
ReplyDeleteLove the wrapping, esp the touch of rosemary. I love the idea of wrapping a gift in a scarf, a gift in a gift. And those succulents - well, who wouldn't want to receive one, gorgeous! there'll be some very happy people Christmas day :) xox
ReplyDeleteI love your mason jar succulents! I recently posted a tutorial on my blog for making mason jar terrariums, and I had a few succulents in there. I handed a bunch out for gifts too; so much better than my usual cookies, in my opinion ;)
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