It's nearly that time of year when most of us are thinking about gifts. During the holidays it's nice to have small & simple gifts on hand to give away to people such as:
- someone who has invited you into their home
- someone who recently did something kind for you
- someone with a birthday, who is not expecting a gift from you
- an elderly person who you are visiting
- neighbors
- your child's teachers or other "helpers"
- your hairstylist
- delivery people
For these "small & simple" gifts, I like to give chocolate candies, tea bags, packets of apple cider or hot chocolate. Of course, there are all kinds of other gifts that would be enjoyed as well.
Today's "simple stamping tip" is one that I shared a few months ago:
SIMPLE STAMPING TIP #6 - - - Make your own gift bags using patterned paper.
These bags were quick and easy to make, with the Gift Bag Punchboard. It punches out bags in a variety of sizes, from up to 3 5/8" wide and from 4" to 10" tall.
Another reason I enjoy making these bags is because it is another way to use patterned paper. The bags at the top were made from the Painted Autumn collection. I am always surprised at how much "milage" I can get from one pack (12 sheets) of paper! I bought a pack of this paper a couple of months ago and have made countless cards (many of which you've seen here on my blog) and scrapbook pages. I am down to just a few scraps, but luckily I had enough to make a couple of bags.
Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper
The second set of bags were made from the Merry Little Christmas paper collection. I have to admit that this is not an item that I would have bought! But I won it in a contest for Stampin' Up demonstrators. Black just doesn't seem like a traditional Christmas color to me! However, I think that the black & white buffalo plaid has a nice winter look to it and I also like the floral prints that are included.
Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper
If you would like to get started on some hand-crafted packaging or cards this holiday season, let me know if I can help!
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