Sunday, August 14, 2011

Simple gift and wrap

Hello all!  Here's a simple and inexpensive gift idea that you can wrap using your scraps.  My friend Jodi was celebrating her birthday this weekend. The gift I ordered for her did not arrive in time.  We did not want to go empty handed, So, my husband and I decided to share some music with her.  We burned two CDs to take to the party. Music makes such a great gift.  In this case, we chose a new group that we had introduced to Jodi this summer on vacation. We burned two CDs and I wrapped them using some scraps from the studio.
I had ordered some biodegradable Kraft wax paper bags some time ago. I loved the color and planned to use them in my art and for wrapping gifts.  I simply wrapped the CDs in some scraps of old sewing pattern paper then placed them in the wax paper bag.  I found half a sheet of vintage music from a recent project and folded it in half over the top of the bag.  I created a decorative edge with pinking shears then stapled the music paper to the bag.  After punching two holes, I ran a coffee stained ribbon scrap through and tied a bow. I wrote a little sentiment on the back and done!  Don't have the wax paper bags? Make one.  Take two pieces of wax paper and sew or staple around three edges to make a pouch.
Checkout Le Box Boutique  for more great packaging ideas and supplies.  You may want to have some of these on hand as the holidays approach.  Wouldn't a CD of your favorite Christmas music be a great hostess gift this year? I think I will make up a few and have them on hand.  I'm also thinking of doing something similar at Thanksgiving. I am the hostess for this holiday, but I want to burn a CD of Christmas music and make up several of these bags with a Christmas theme to pass out to our guests as they leave. I love the thought of them listening to Christmas music on the way home.  Take care sweet friends! Linking up to:


 

29 comments:

  1. G'day, Vicki ~
    Visiting you via Treasures From The Heart. Love the simple but elegant gift .. who could resist receiving this.


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  2. Lovely gift! Need is always a great inspiration!

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  3. Wonderful and heartfelt gift - to me, music is one of the most precious gifts one can receive - and your packaging is adorable! Those bags remind me of the old Waxtex sandwich bags my mum used to pack our sandwiches for school lunch in!! Love it! Wish I were coming to your house for the holidays!! :o) Happy Sunday! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  4. Great Idea!...always can count on you for inspiration!.I will be using this for sure!
    Thanks for the link too!

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  5. What a sweet and thoughtful gift! Thanks for sharing!!!
    hugs~~~ Daphne

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  6. Oh how adorable--and I'll bet she was thrilled!!! The packaging is awesome, Vicki!!!

    XO

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  7. What a great idea! When we made our sandwiches, I mentioned using wax paper for them...back in the olden days! I should try to find some of those bags! And burning cds of music is always fun! what great gifts they make! ♥

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  8. Such a beautifully packaged gift. Presentation means so much, doesn't it?

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  9. Cute idea, always forget that I can sew paper, even wax paper!

    Carol

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  10. Such a wonderful sentiment; I love touches like these! I sure your friend was thrilled~ I love wax paper ;D Thanks for sharing~xXx

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  11. Your gift is a great idea and the packaging is fabulous. I'm off to check out Le Box. Wonderful week to you...

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  12. i love your idea! the way you packaged her gift was so sweet. this idea is a keeper! im heading on over to that site to look for more ideas :}
    blessings,
    aimee

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  13. Sweet gift! Looks so cute too ♥
    *hugs*deb

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  14. Thats a great gift! Music is so important to have! I love the baggies, what a neat idea! :)

    Hugs,

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  15. What a great little package and a perfect idea!! Thank you for sharing!
    xo

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  16. Love the gift wrapping idea.
    Love your idea for Thanksgiving gift giving, so special for all.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog post, yardstick box idea.
    Have a great week.
    Michele

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  17. Sometimes the simple ideas are THE BEST!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  18. It's so simple, but soooo charming. I love sheet music and the pinking sheared edge was the perfect touch. I've thought about giving music but then I'm always worried they won't like my music! :) Lovely project!
    ~Scarlett

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  19. So cute and so simple!! I love it:)

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  20. I love this idea, Vicki! It's so personal and thoughtful, and the wrapping is charming! I may have to make some special cds for gifts!

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  21. Vicki,
    What a lucky friend! I love music and getting a cd or 2 would make my day, especially if it was in that cute package!
    Rebecca

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  22. Just really like those wax paper bags, they give a natural look to the package, and sheet music every home needs sheet music it's a staple. Right?
    Lisa

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  23. wonderfully cute and thoughtful gift wrapping (and gift too)! great idea :)

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  24. fantastic gift, hand made gifts are the best and the wrapping an added bonus

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  25. This is really cute! I love it! Visiting from Nifty Thrifty Tuesday.
    Linda

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  26. these Wax Bags are adorable and are great for gifts and giveaways! I ordered some the other day...thanks for sharing with us Vic!! xo

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  27. You did a pretty job of gift wrapping the music. I just checked out the etsy site and got lost there for a few minutes. So many cute things. love the little Kraft paper envelopes and the tissue tape is adorable. Thanks for sharing.

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  28. What great bags- and you wrapped the music gift so lovely-a wonderful idea, Vicki.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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