Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Tuesday Tutorial - How to Wrap Present Like a Pro
Yesterday we talked about getting organized with our gift wrapping. Today, we'd like to share a video with you on how to wrap.
Enjoy...
Happy Wrapping!
Deena & Bette
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com
Enjoy...
Happy Wrapping!
Deena & Bette
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com
Monday, December 12, 2011
Organizing - Holiday Gift Wrapping
When it comes to holiday gift wrapping, it's a good idea to have a plan before you begin. There are many ways to go about your wrapping but today I'm sharing how I do mine.
I do all my wrapping at once if I can. I start by separating the gifts by size. Larger ones, in one area, medium and smaller ones in other areas.
Then, I gather all my supplies; scissors, tape, wrapping paper, bows, ribbons, tags and a couple of ink pens, don't forget to grab a trash bag for easy clean-up.
I like to work in the middle of my living room floor, I always vacuum first, then I put on some Christmas music or a movie and wrap away. If you don't like sitting on the floor, your dining table would work just as well.
Since most of my wrapping is for my kids' gifts, to save some time I write out several tags for each child first, it makes it easy to attach to the present and also helps so you don't forget who it's for.
I start wrapping the larger packages first and save the scraps of paper that look large enough to wrap the smaller packages and place them all in one pile, then continue on to the smaller gifts.
When I am all finished wrapping, I place the wrapped gifts in three different bags or boxes (one for each child) and hide them away so Santa can find them. If you don't have young children you could place them under your tree or separate them into bags or boxes for places they need to go.... ie. Grandma's house, Aunt Sally's house etc.
If you have some good ideas on how to stay organized while wrapping, please leave us a comment and share it with our readers.
Thanks for joining us!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com
I do all my wrapping at once if I can. I start by separating the gifts by size. Larger ones, in one area, medium and smaller ones in other areas.
Then, I gather all my supplies; scissors, tape, wrapping paper, bows, ribbons, tags and a couple of ink pens, don't forget to grab a trash bag for easy clean-up.
I like to work in the middle of my living room floor, I always vacuum first, then I put on some Christmas music or a movie and wrap away. If you don't like sitting on the floor, your dining table would work just as well.
Since most of my wrapping is for my kids' gifts, to save some time I write out several tags for each child first, it makes it easy to attach to the present and also helps so you don't forget who it's for.
I start wrapping the larger packages first and save the scraps of paper that look large enough to wrap the smaller packages and place them all in one pile, then continue on to the smaller gifts.
When I am all finished wrapping, I place the wrapped gifts in three different bags or boxes (one for each child) and hide them away so Santa can find them. If you don't have young children you could place them under your tree or separate them into bags or boxes for places they need to go.... ie. Grandma's house, Aunt Sally's house etc.
If you have some good ideas on how to stay organized while wrapping, please leave us a comment and share it with our readers.
Thanks for joining us!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Blog Party Sunday --- Handmade Christmas
Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. The holiday selling season is in full swing. We would love to have you show us what you have for sale.
You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops.
The rules are simple:
1. Follow our blog
2. Handmade items only.
3. You may list up to 3 items.
4. Family friendly items only.
The success of this link party depends on the participants so spread the word to your friends, visit the shops, post about it on your blog, in a forum or on your favorite social networking site, grab the button and put it on your blog or website.
Just click on the Add Your Link button below and add your items.
And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.
You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops.
The rules are simple:
1. Follow our blog
2. Handmade items only.
3. You may list up to 3 items.
4. Family friendly items only.
The success of this link party depends on the participants so spread the word to your friends, visit the shops, post about it on your blog, in a forum or on your favorite social networking site, grab the button and put it on your blog or website.
Just click on the Add Your Link button below and add your items.
And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Today's Featured Shop -- Laura Glass Art Quilts
Today's featured shop is Laura Glass Art Quilts. Laura makes beautiful, original art quilts featuring florals, animals and landscapes.
Red Zinnia Art Quilt
Great Lakes Beach Art Quilt
Pug Art Quilt
Lake Erie Lighthouse Art Quilt
Be sure and visit Laura's shop to see all her creations. http://www.etsy.com/shop/LauraGlassArtQuilts
Red Zinnia Art Quilt
Great Lakes Beach Art Quilt
Pug Art Quilt
Lake Erie Lighthouse Art Quilt
Be sure and visit Laura's shop to see all her creations. http://www.etsy.com/shop/LauraGlassArtQuilts
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