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TheGiftedBlog

Charissa P, Pasadena, CA
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I love wrapping gifts because it is an opportunity to be creative and share that pleasure with someone else. You don't have to be an artist to make something you're proud to give!

Gender: Female

Member Since: 08/17/2009

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Make a Double Ruffle Gift Topper

May 10, 2010

Tired of putting the same old bow on your presents? Switch it up with a Double Ruffle Gift Topper! This unique gift adornment is reusable and made with recycled material. Inspired by the aftermath of...

How to Make a Paper-Covered Gift Basket

Jan 13, 2010

When giving a group of small gifts, it's nice to have a container to hold them. This is a super-easy way to make a paper-covered basket! Read the full post right here: The Gifted Blog.

Make a Reusable Gift Box

Dec 14, 2009

As you prepare for this gift-giving season, you may be cringing at the thought of all the wrapping paper that will go to waste after presents have been opened. Following a tutorial from Instructables...

Recycled Paper Garlands

Nov 11, 2009

When I saw Laura Normandin's post on DesignSponge about making a paper garland out of paper scraps, I (mentally) gasped! I had to make it. Read more about the process here: Tutorial Tryout: Recycled...

Top a Gift with a Pom-Pom

Nov 11, 2009

This summer I had the pleasure of attending my cousin's wedding. I ran into some trouble when wrapping the gift - the original decoration I used looked so puny! Read about what I did to remedy the...

How to Make Ribbon from a Ramen Package

Oct 22, 2009

I write a blog about gift wrapping and am especially excited about this new (to me) idea. Turn mylar packaging into ribbon! A fun thing to try if you're into recycled materials, or just out of ribbon...

Furochic Giveaway!

Oct 15, 2009

I'm happy to feature gift-wrapping products on my blog that I think my readers might enjoy. This week's product feauture and giveaway is on Furochic, cute wrapping cloths designed by Jenn...

Pear Applique

Oct 13, 2009

I've been writing a blog about gift wrapping, exploring new techniques, telling stories, and generally geeking out about my love for wrapping gifts. One mini-series documents every gift I've wrapped...

Wrap a Gift for Free

Oct 6, 2009

I write a blog about gift wrapping and have been having a ball trying out new ideas and writing about them. Here’s a gift wrapping idea using materials that are free and plentiful: Free Idea...

Re: How to Make Flower Hairpins for the Holidays!

Whoo hoo! So honored to be featured alongside you on PaperCrave today. This is really a lovely project.

Charissa
www.thegiftedblog.com

posted: 5:02 pm on June 4th

Re: Recycled Envelope Favor boxes

Super cute. I have a whole stash of security envelopes saved and have been waiting for the right idea to strike. Thanks for the inspiration!

Charissa
www.thegiftedblog.com

posted: 1:42 am on May 10th

Re: Recycled Magazine Gift Bows

Ah! Thank you for posting this. I've been writing a blog about gift wrapping and am always on the lookout for fun tutorials to try. I saw this idea on Craftster, but, as usual, Jessica does such a beautiful job of presenting that it makes you want to give it a shot yourself!

posted: 12:18 am on October 6th