DIY Wrapping: Wine Bottle

Sometime last week, I was searching for unique gift wrapping ideas and I stumbled upon Formal Fringe. They have a really cute idea for wrapping wine bottles. It's fast, easy, and unique. In my books, that makes it a perfect DIY project, especially for those lacking in the creative department (like me!). Haha! All you need is a pair of socks. This way, you end up giving two practical gifts instead of one- the wine, and the socks. For me, the more gifts you give, the merrier so hooray! LOL.

Here's how to do it: (All photos are from Formal Fringe)


Insert the bottle inside one sock.

Fold over the extra length of the sock and use the other sock to tie around the neck of the bottle. 

Tie a knot or a bow. Any will do.





And there you have it! See, told you it was real easy.

I suggest using long socks and those with adorable prints. As for the tag, I'd punch a hole and pin the tag on the sock with a safety pin. 

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Happy wrapping and happy giving! :)

Ho! Ho! Ho!

So my office mates and I are giving little jars of sweets to everyone in our department. I wanted to make the tags extra special by making one from scratch. I don't know how to use Adobe Photoshop so I'm stuck with Paint. Haha!

The tag is shaped as a circle to perfectly fit the top of our jars. I must say, not bad for someone who knows nothing about graphic design *pats self on the back*. If I can do it, you can do it too! You just need a little bit of inspiration to spark your creativity. I suggest looking at Martha Stewart's designs for inspiration here.


Happy creating and happy giving!


P.S. I can't wait for Christmas!! 7 more days!

Buttons up!

I think buttons are an easy way to turn your gift tags from plain to absolutely adorable. It's just a matter of trying to find creative ways of incorporating them into the tag. If you're lacking in the creative department like me, here are a few inspirations I found on the internet.


For Christmas gifts:

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For birthdays, baby showers, and other special occasions:

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These DIY projects range from simple gluing to full on crafting with ribbons and stencils. No matter what you chose, the special touch will surely be noticed by the recipient of your gift.