Let's Wrap this up.....Videos here!

After many views, I found the perfect gift tags and packaging for Christmas. In less than 6 weeks, the Christmas season begins, ok, for me it has already started, once our  Canadian Thanksgiving is behind me, I am thinking of all the packages I have to send out to be sure they all arrive before Christmas for family and friends. 

I came across these two perfect additions, and although they look complicated, I found the perfect videos that once you see the steps, you too will be able to whip these up... The best part is the larger ones have a dual function, you can slip some flat items through the gift box, socks, scarves, note cards... the small ones are perfect for gift tags.

I thought I would show you some tools that make it easier for me to do ORIGAMI, some sharp paper scissors, a paper slicer ( optional) some glue dots, ( love these much better than hot a glue gun) paper stock, card stock, OF COURSE some Shelly's Buttons, a paper creaser, that is shown here , the white thingamajig

(now this I do find exceptional, especially when I have done a few dozen, my fingers do get tired and this helps to fold and crease perfectly) and a square mat board ( optional) or any hard surface.  Roll of permanent adhesive. ( be sure to order some extra refills.

I have always noted you are only as good as tools you have on hand...

I like to purchase 12 inch square paper and cut them in 4 or 8 ( sizes) ...These gift boxes were made with 12 inch card and paper stock. ( kraft color ones were card stock) and all others paper in 12 inch square and 6 inch squares and 2 inch squares. I have even made small bows from a one inch square.. Be sure you are creasing and folding on a hard surface, I like this small mat, great for cutting with too. 

assorted bow sizes

 You can make this bow by folding the bow part in behind or tucked into the knot...both look nice, and from the same pattern below.

These larger ones were made with a 12 inch square card stock.

the finished size is approx 6 inches square...you can slide some interesting gifts

with the side openings...

You will note in the video, you don't have to make an additional bow as wth a couple folds

you will have one, I wanted to make these 3D.

and of course these little wound up toy soldiers

is the perfect addition.

Love these assorted gift packages..

link above to assorted gift buttons

 Some snowflakes and with my signature GINGHAM prints..

With the folds  of the paper you note it looks like it is tied with ribbon..

I sooooooo love these pieces the most, they would be good all year for gift giving.

I have made quite a few dozen wink....

These are perfect with candy cane buttons...

assorted candy canes to choose from

link to shellys buttons

And will you look at these Christmas bulbs...

Christmas lights and assorted Christmas buttons here.

And reindeer, Shell, has quite a collection of these.

Assorted Reindeer to choose from here.

These were made with 6 inch squares finished size is 3 inch square

and with some  Christmas 

 Shellys buttons 

These two bows are made with 6 inch and 2 inch square paper stock..

Because you matter.