Krafty details

I just love putting together fun packaging and these sewn beauties are a simple and creative way to add a little something to plain ol kraft paper. Luckily a straight line is about all I can do on a sewing machine so I might just give this a try next time its present giving time. Besides, the outside of a gift should be just as fun as the inside.

photos via sally j shim and the craft dept

Delicate wrapping

This weekend I am heading out to a bridal shower in my hometown for my lovely and crafty cousin. After a little shopping trip I got a little creative with the gift wrap for the bride to be, its always funner when you know the recipient will truly appreciate the extra work. It took me a few attempts to get it to look just right and after having a lack of sticky enough tape I really had to get creative on how I was going to get fabric to stick to paper. I mixed a roll of paper with two different tulle fabrics to get the texture on the boxes and held it all together with Fabri tac. This stuff is so handy, I use it for everything! I also made a handful of fabric flowers and ribbon made with left over scraps from my wedding to tie it all together. I love how it came out, I just hope the bride does too.  Happy weekend friends!

photos for our designed life