Today I feel like Cinderella. My husband has a holiday work party at lunch and my daughter has her school party and then is throwing a cookie decorating party here. The only holiday party I had on my calendar this year was last night and fifteen minutes before she was supposed to arrive my babysitter called to cancel. All dressed-up and no party for me. There wasn't a Fairy Godmother in sight either. So today I'm sitting here having a little pity party for myself.
I spent yesterday wrapping gifts for teachers. Guess what that paper is? Trader Joes' grocery bags! I carefully cut-out the parts of the bag that had some cute holiday sketches on them, glued a doily onto the side (I think I got that idea from Martha Stewart), and tied up the package with bakery twine. I think they came out pretty charming and the cost was very minimal! Now I keep humming a song from The Sound of Music. "Brown paper packages, tied up with string...."
For the tags, I just cut some cardstock from my scrap pile, hit one edge with one of my Fiskars Border Punches and glued a glittery, chipboard monogram onto the tag.
Take a few minutes today to wrap your presents. I know I'm guilty of just throwing wrapping paper on in a rush, but it's so relaxing to take your time and be creative. I know that I LOVE to get a beautiful package and it's very rewarding for me to be able to hand something pretty to someone I love.
*I have not received any money or products for the mention of any companies or products.
4 comments:
Love it!
Next time your babysitter cancels CALL ME!! I'm usually available to help out.
And I'm not that far away!
Wish I'd have known Laura, I'm happy to help!
Pam Hoffman
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VERY pretty! We don't get grocery bags like that in Sweden, it's mostly plastic or white paper bags with huge printed text :-S
I am digging the TJ's holiday brown bags this season and have used my fair share as wrap. These are great ideas!
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