Hello dear friends, hope you're weekend turned out to be amazing!
Forgive my lack of posting and visiting....I've had to work lots of overtime lately....
but I do hope to catch up a bit tonight:)
Now, I don't know about you but I LOVE any opportunity to elevate the presentation of a gift....
especially those that are humble in value.
Often times I'll search for pretties already in my home to wrap a gift...
instead of wrapping paper I'll reach for pretty fabric....
instead of tape a lovely ribbon to hold it closed...
and instead of a store bought card a doily
with a short and sweet message may join in instead....
though I prefer vintage fabrics they are difficult to find and at times quite expensive.
so a favorite back-up is discontinued fabric samples from Joann Fabrics....
at $2 each they are perfectly priced to wrap a petite little something without breaking the bank.
I wrapped a necklace for a dear friend's birthday this past week
so I thought I'd share a sampling of just how quick and easy it is....
with the necklace in hand I searched through my stash for a sample...
one that would compliment the colors of the pearls just right.
for an extra layer of love I first wrapped it in pretty vintage dress pattern tissue paper...
cut with scalloped edge scissors for an extra touch of loveliness...
then as if wrapping a treasured trinket I carefully folded the fabric just so....
no need for tape to keep it closed....
with a satin ribbon tied in a bow
the final touch....
a few sprigs of dried lavendar and a doily with a sweet and simple birthday wish.
A beautiful and inexpensive way to make it pretty!
I'd love to know how you too have discovered ways to "make it pretty"....do share please:)
xo,
Abby
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35 comments:
What a sweet delicate way to present a special gift to someone you love. I am so bad lately at making my pressies pretty. This is so easy and simple I now have no excuse!
Thanks for sharing and inspiring! :)
How pretty, someone needs to have a birthday...
This is so pretty Abby, what a unique and wonderful way to present a gift. You are such a kind friend and the person receiving your gift will love it.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
Wow! Such a beautiful way to present a gift - not something I have ever thought about doing - thank you so much for the inspiration.
Love, Andrea xx
Gorgeous Abby! Such a beautiful and thoughtful way to wrap a pressie, thank you for sharing, take careX:)
How sweet and adorable....I love this....and your right it would be such a sweet and special way to give.....thank you for sharing....I will have to remember this next time when I have to give a gift for a girl....
Lovely gift and wrappings~ I am sure the recipient was thrilled! I like to use cloth, paper, sometimes wax paper to make it unique.
What a lovely gift wrapping! So pretty and practical. Thanks for the ideas. I hope you have a wonderful week. Pamela
Oh my goodness--who would not LOVE to receive such a thoughtful and beautiful gift? I am definitely going to have to use some of my fabric for wrapping--had never thought of it! My go-to wrapping is kraft paper with bright turquoise or hot pink tulle and some kind of bling! :)
Abby, I have something for you on my blog ;-D
What an elegant gift Abby!! I just love the necklace and that beautiful material you used for the wrapping. Such gorgeous colors and a beautiful pattern.
Hope all is well my friend!
hugs,
Chris
Thank you so so much !! You to sweet .. Love the fabric, very nice
Just found you on White Wednesday. What a lovely and unique way to wrap a gift! Great idea!
- Susan
such a pretty wrapped gift! I love wrapping things all pretty too!
Came by from WW!
What a thoughtful way to wrap a present! Very nice!
xoxo,
Ellen
What a pretty little package!
Gorgeous and such a personal way to wrap a gift. ~~Sherry~~
Such a personal and good idea of gift wrapping, so simple and pretty but ceatively done! I would love to receive such a pretty gift like that.
Hi Abby,
I am in love with your idea of using fabric samples for gift wrap! Your package is just gorgeous, and is like a gift within a gift! The colors are perfect, and that necklace is just stunning! Your friend will love it, and the beautiful presentation!!!
This is absolutely gorgeous!! I am a fan and a follower. Hope to see u at My Dream Canvas as well :-)
Dainty doilies do make things more pretty!
~ Julie
This is such a wonderful idea and soooo sweet!
Blessings,
Linda
A special touch of style,yours!.
...and now I need to find somewhere to stash my newest collection of fabric samples!! LOL!! Beautiful, beautiful!! I just love visiting you!!
Hugs,
Teri
What a pretty way to present a special gift. I love the added touch of the lavender. I'm visiting from Vintage Inspiration Friday. I hope you stop by and say 'hi!'
~Lynn
www.cottageandcreek.com
What a beautiful gift! How you wrapped it, is a gift itself!
This is GORGEOUS Abby,you really do know haw to make simple things look AMAZING!!! Its beautiful!!
Hugs xx
Stunning! One of the best wrapping jobs I've seen! So pretty.
I am a big advocate for green living and this is it at its finest!
I am having an antique auction on my blog. All sorts of lovely and romantic finds looking for a new home. I hope you'll stop by.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Who cares about what's inside with this pretty wrapping!
So pretty and so simple. Who wouldn't love receiving a gift wrapped so special!
You've made it beautiful AND so special. all the touches would thrill any one. Thanks so much for reminding us of how to do it right!
Thanks for linking up to VIF!
hugs,
Debra
This is so pretty! What a sweet treasure - all wrapped up with love!! Thanks for sharing this at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
Very pretty, Abby!
wow, this is really pretty. seeing all these things online just makes my day and gives me inspiration to do something good with my hands too.. tooo beautiful pictures
x0x0
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