Showing posts with label Homemade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Homemade. Show all posts

Friday, January 2, 2009

Homemade Gift Boxes




I've decided this year that I'm going to create gift boxes instead of using the gift bags to transport my gifts in for family and friends. Here is what I did...



You will need:
Wrapping Paper
Scissors or a Knife
Tape
Box



First cut off any flaps from the top of the box.
Then measure the wrapping paper with the box laying on the side, width and additional that will cover 1/2 the bottom of the box.
Make sure the paper's length will cover all 4 sides of the box




Wrap the paper around the box. The tape. I place the crease on the corner of the box so it won't be as visible.




On the bottom, wrap it like you would a gift and secure with tape.



Cut another piece of paper as you did the first time, but not leaving much of extra. Maybe 1/2 of inch.



Fold the 1/2 inch upward so the back of the paper is showing



Fold the whole sheet in half and crease it. This will be put in the boxes corner to make it easier to insert.



Wrap the inner paper around the box, and secure with tape



Cut out a piece of paper the same size as the bottom of the box



Fold the sides in about 1/4 inch



Place inside of box and secure with tape



My box had handle holes so I cute them out as well.
Now I'm done!

Thursday, December 25, 2008

A Wonderful Family

Christmas was very nice. I was afraid with limited funds, that Christmas may not be as exciting for my boys. But not true at all. My parents provided some lovely gifts that they all got to enjoy. We then went to my brother and sister in-laws for presents and dinner there too. My sister in-law did so much for my boys. More than I can thank her for.
I was touched by everything she gave us. But one thing that got me was she made those no-sew blankets for all three boys. Not small ones either. They will be able to use them for years to come.

Here is Brayden's



Here is Jayden's




Here is Tristan's

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Homemade Christmas Cards

Things are really tight this year. So I made some easy, no skill needed Christmas card. I found these instructions HERE. Very simple, and fun!



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