Last night was the first of the Giftwrapping Workshops, held in Nanabelles, the shop where I have a little retail space. Kathleen, the owner, took the class and I added a little bit at the end. It was a very enjoyable evening, and I think all who came went home happy and satisfied, armed with a little more knowledge, to help tackle all those presents that need beautifying.
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| Sheer concentration! (Sorry Margaret, I chopped off your head!) |
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| Empty tin can covered with a lovely printed image of deer, and wrapped with cellophane, and finished with matching tag, ribbon and real berries. |
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| A perfume box covered with paper, so that it can be kept. |
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| An empty kitchen roll cardboard tube, covered with tissue paper and craft paper, homemade biscuits or sweets inside, and then wrapped with cellophane. A little wooden spoon was tied to the tag. |
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| A printed cheque was used to wrap this little box. |
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| 'Brown paper packages, tied up with string, these are a few of my favourite things.' |
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| Something elegant, perhaps for a gentleman friend? |
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On a gardening theme.
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| A page taken from an unwanted children's book. (This is my favourite!) |
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| A map of Paris, the Eiffel tower, a love letter, and the key to my heart. |
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| Oh I must have been in a romantic mood when making up these packages! |
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| One for the pampered pooches. (Bonio dog biscuits, hot glued unto ribbon). |
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| Nature's harvest. |
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| Kathleen, showing how to wrap a basket. |
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| For those who like a little bit of bling! |
I hope you have enjoyed taking a look at some of our ideas. I found
The Graphic's Fairy, a great source of inspiration, and also
Martha Stewart Magazine, for free printable images. Wishing you all a fun-filled weekend, with love, Linda x
