December 16, 2012

Gift Wrapping, Blue Inspiration

Wrapping gifts using wrapping paper with patterns, designs and colours in shades of blue, decorated with ribbons, cards and natural materials found in the garden or in the woods.

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December 14, 2012

A Heart-Shaped Wooden Bowl with Decorations

A painted wooden bowl decorated with natural objects, Christmas baubles and candle holders. Finish with a lid made from weaving paper strips.

1. Paint the wooden heart-shaped bowl with craft paint. Decorate the bowl by placing pine cones, cinnamon sticks, seeds of star anise, Christmas baubles and candle holders. Finish with a light grid made from weaving paper strips  attached to the bowl with double-sided adhesive tape.

Gift Decorations from Natural Materials

Gift wrapping with a natural look with decorative wooden angels and cut-out pieces of bark.

1. Use a pair of good quality multi purpose scissors for cutting into a piece of bark. Then make a hole using hole punch pliers.

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