Saturday, April 14, 2012

Babies

 



























I've mentioned before on the blog that I'm not a supporter of the gift wrapping industry. I'm also stingy and save ribbons from old packages. I always keep a roll of brown kraft paper on hand for posting packages, and often use that for gift wrap if I really have to make something presentable. 

Today I have a baby shower for my nephew's baby to be. I wrapped the box in brown paper and then stamped it with a bunny stamp and black ink. You could easily do this with a potato stamp or craft paint and your kids sweet little hand or foot print if your kids are small enough. 

I also made them a card from white card stock, the same stamp and a pom pom tail. The hint of pink is my Mac blush applied with a paintbrush. It's a girl baby and I bought them this rug for the baby's room. I'm most excited because on the way home from the shower we are picking up my newest foster baby .....a new dog from Lab Rescue.
From Dash & Albert

11 comments:

  1. Love the wrap . . . I use it too sometimes although weight of brown wrapping paper differs. Love the gift of the rug!

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  2. Another thought . . .Saved money too . . .

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  3. Cute card and wrapping paper~ I try but mine never turn out so nice. Can't wait to see pics of the new foster baby!

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  4. So cute - you should make more of these and sell them. Such a cute idea and very simple. I always go for simple! What a lovely gift too x

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  5. Adorable wrapping and card by you. We got a puppy today, free at a garage sale. Joe has wanted one for a long time and this one was caught his eye and turns out the young woman was from my hometown. So he sits here at my feet. Life is fun. Good luck with your new foster.

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  6. I love your big open heart Chania...just amazing.

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  7. What a wonderful idea !
    I can't wait to hear about and see the new baby pup. This one I assume does not have a taste for pussy cats :)

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  8. My nieces would love that. It looks like a good start to this week. I hope your family is having a better week.

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  9. You've just opened my eyes to new possibilities. Love that bunny.

    And can't wait for the new rescue tails er I mean tales.

    xo Jane

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  10. How sweet is that! Let's see your new foster baby.

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  11. Chania, I agree with you. I have been wrapping gifts in news paper, funny paper and brown paper bags since the early '70. I use raffia and twine for the ribbon. And I love how it looks. Thanks for sharing you life with us. Blessings

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I love to read each and every comment and are thrilled that you take the time to send one. Thank you so much. Chania