By Noreen Doll Create a rustic basket from the side of a cardboard box. It makes a lovely holder for a gift. Or use it as a Spring basket or Easter Basket. It would also be perfect for Mother's Day. Supplies. Corrugated Cardboard Box Twine 18 or 20 Guage Wire, about 26 inches long Scrap Book Paper or other colorful Paper Ribbon or Pre-made … [Read more...] about Rustic Basket
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Snowman Gift Package
By Noreen Doll. This quick and easy Snowman Gift Package is perfect for favors or small gifts. I needed a quick, cute idea to wrap some money for a gift. This snowman is made from a sock and a styrofoam cup. Because it is so light weight, I added some candy with the money to provide ballast. This idea is perfect for favors, money, a gift card, or any … [Read more...] about Snowman Gift Package
Reusable Gift Box from a Matchbox
By Noreen Doll. This empty matchbox is a perfect size to make into a small reusable gift box. It can hold money, a gift card, jewelry, socks, or other small gifts. While I was wrapping gifts, I had this small piece of wrapping paper left over, which perfectly fit the top of a matchbox. Because I wanted to be able to reuse the matchbox / gift box many times, … [Read more...] about Reusable Gift Box from a Matchbox
School Alphabet Strip Ribbon and Bow
By Noreen Doll. Here's a fun school alphabet strip ribbon and bow you can create for back to school craft projects and teacher gifts. The ribbon can be made long enough to wrap around a package or wreath, or made into an easy bow to attach to the front. The bow would be perfect for some of the school themed wreaths and projects that are so … [Read more...] about School Alphabet Strip Ribbon and Bow
Matchbox Gift Box
By Noreen Doll. This matchbox gift box started out to be something else, which didn't work out. Then my daughter pointed out that it would make a re-usable gift box. So the project was salvaged and turned out well. It works on the same principle as a matchbox, as the box slides out of the lid. It can be made in larger sizes by changing the … [Read more...] about Matchbox Gift Box
How to Make Tags
By Noreen Doll. Wouldn't it be nice to make your own tags, so you could have them any size or color you wanted? Here's how to make tags quickly and easily. Supplies. Card Stock or Manilla Folders Ruler Pencil Scissors Tacky Glue Paper Punches - 3/4 inch, 1/2 inch and 1/4 inch How to make Tags. 1. Determine the size you want to make your … [Read more...] about How to Make Tags
Rustic Basket
By Noreen Doll. Today I have a tutorial for this Rustic Basket on the Bowdabra blog. It's easy to make, and is created from a recycled cardboard box. … [Read more...] about Rustic Basket
Gift Tags from Garment Tags
By Noreen Doll. Some of the hang tags that come on garments can be large and very sturdy. I always hate to throw them away, and one of the uses I've come up with is to make gift tags from garment tags. You can really use scraps of paper to make these, and use up your bits of wrapping paper or scrapbook paper. You could even use colorful magazine … [Read more...] about Gift Tags from Garment Tags
Christmas Card Gift Jar
By Noreen Doll. A Christmas card gift jar is a useful way to re-purpose Christmas cards. Use your old canning jars, or buy a bunch at the end of the summer when they are on clearance. You can also find them at yard sales or thrift stores. Canning jars can be used for so many gifts, from foods to anything else that will fit inside. You could even roll up a tee shirt … [Read more...] about Christmas Card Gift Jar
Easy Reusable Fabric Gift Bag
By Noreen Doll. This gift bag is small, but the nice thing about making gift bags with fabric is that they can be made any size. And what goes in the bags can be all sizes and shapes. In fact, fabric gift bags are perfect for wrapping gifts that are difficult to wrap. The stitching can be done by hand or by machine, and all it involves is straight seams to close … [Read more...] about Easy Reusable Fabric Gift Bag
Candy Bar Slider
By Noreen Doll. A candy bar slider is a great gift idea for kids or teens. You can wrap money around the bottom end of the candy bar, and when you slide the candy bar up, the money appears. Materials 1 Candy Bar - I used a 7 ounce size 12x12 Sheet of Designer Paper Double Sided Tape or Glue Scissors Ruler Pencil Instructions 1. Cut 1/2 … [Read more...] about Candy Bar Slider
Folded Tags from Christmas Cards
By Noreen Doll. Make folded tags from Christmas cards to recycle your saved stash of cards. Or buy boxes of deeply discounted cards just before or after Christmas. Usually when you see recycled Christmas card tags, they are flat and pinked around the edges, then layered with 2 or 3 other paper shapes. Here is an easy way to make elegant folded tags from … [Read more...] about Folded Tags from Christmas Cards
