ODDS AND ENDS
I’m always encouraging (badgering) people to make room for their food storage, even if it means parting with some of the endless craft supplies. But throwing things out can be difficult. Here’s a suggestion for re-purposing and using up some of those miscellaneous odds and ends.
This idea came to me in the grocery store while I was shopping for some wrapping supplies. Can you believe the cost of fancy gift bags and ribbons? Yikes. Completely put off, I headed home, determined to find something that would work just as well.
In the spirit of “brown paper packages tied up with string” I settled on using up a little hem tape, ric-rac, and bias tape to trim this box.
Then I remembered my stash of old buttons. I’m keeping them because “I might really need them later” but really, I’m just keeping them.
These seemed like a close enough match and I found random little felt guys to coordinate. Wrapping angels!
Now, a normal person would KNOW where their 3 glue guns were stored, but I actually had to get out a needle and thread.
Totally insecure about my crafting abilities, the compliments from friends at the baby shower were greatly appreciated.
January 31st, 2012 at 7:44 pm
It turned out beautiful!!
January 31st, 2012 at 10:33 pm
YOU are the Queen Of Crafts! Thanks Lisa
February 1st, 2012 at 4:27 pm
That really is adorable! Very pretty and creative.
I feel comfortable with my current level of food storage, but I have put a moratoruim on craft supply purchases. Well…I did pick up some cotton yarn when it was $1 a skein, but nothing else is getting bought – I’m putting my foot down! (with myself!)
February 1st, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Thanks and good for you, Laura.
“Just say NO”
xo
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:43 am
Very cute!
My own crafting skills and motivation usually leave something to desire. Luckily my children are young enough that I still have a supply of recycled gift bags suitable for any baby shower emergency.
I DO know where my three glue guns are stored, but I used all the glue sticks making a fairy bower canopy for my 4-yr-old on Christmas Eve so that knowledge doesn’t do me much good.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Thanks Elizabeth! I remember having lots of gift bags to recycle. Those days are gone
What I like most about these odds and ends being used for gift wrapping is that the possibilities are endless, especially when combined with a plain (low cost) paper. Aaaaand,
it’s always fun to present something a bit unique!