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Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas

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by Filed Under: Birthday, Christmas, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: October 20, 2019
modified datt: October 18,2020

Presentation of presents makes a first impression. Earn a huge smile from your gift receiver with these Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas for the lazy wrapper.  

Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas

Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas

You guys, I am lazy when it comes to gift wrapping. I mean, I pretty much run a Pinterest business for a living and I can barely tape the wrapping paper in a straight line. Maybe it’s the Pinterest day to day life that makes me lazy when push comes to shove.

So in an effort to find Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas, I had me in mind. The lazy gift wrapper. Two things to add to your gift wrap closet are 1.) White Craft Paper 2.) Brown Kraft Paper . The creativity comes from washi tape, hand lettering, gift tags, and the ribbons. Get creative and remain lazy when your gift wrapping techniques.

Tell me your favorite gift wrapping hacks.

Before you begin this journey of gift wrapping techniques, take a look at this cute Wrapping Paper Gift Tag!

Also for Christmas, take a look at our Want, Need, Wear, Read Gift Tags for Christmas.


31 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

Upcycle an old cereal box with this Christmas Gift Bag Idea. An upcycled cereal box can also be used to wrap a gift for hostess or birthday present! | Frugal Coupon Living

Christmas Gift Wrap with Rosemary Twig and Velvet Ribbon

Use something scented like rosemary. This rosemary gift wrap technique will smell amazing. | Waiting on Martha (use extra Rosemary to make this Rosemary Wreath. You could also attach the Rosemary Wreath as gift wrap decor!)

Turn toy dinosaurs into gift card or jewelry box holders. The more colors, the more festive and funky! Who said dinosaurs are for kids only. | Jennifer Perkins

Stand out when it comes to gift giving. Use ribbon to weave these beautiful designs in this Creative Gift Wrapping Technique. | The House that Lars Built

It’s a zoo out there. I am so in love with this kraft paper hack. Use brown bags and create an entire zoo with this animal gift wrapping idea. | Pinspiration

Make your own pom poms. These ombre pom poms are such unique, stand-out gift wrapping technique. | Kim Community

Turn chalkboard wrapping paper into fun messages and designs. Use ribbon to fit for any season like Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day and more. | Bonnie Christine

Crepe Paper Streamers turns a cute birthday present into a pinata with this unique Gift Wrapping Technique. | Willow Day

Ponies and rainbows, if that’s doesn’t say birthday, I don’t know what does?! | Tikkido

Turn your gift wrap into a creative activity for the kids! Decorate me, color me and more! | Lines Across

Decorate white kraft paper with washi tape for this unique present design. | Poppy Talk

Turn solid wrapping paper and bottle caps into adorable Lego Gift Wrap.  | Arts Crackers

Adorable gift wrapping ideas coming form this blogger. We love this mini balloon bouquet gift wrap idea. | The Bears Four

Let your kids get involved in gift giving. Finger painting kraft paper makes adorable gift wrapping paper. | Things for Boys

Flag garlands all around with this creative gift wrapping idea. | A Subtle Revelry

Wrap with fabric. A square handkerchief makes a beautiful present. | A Spoonful of Sugar Designs

Follow this tutorial to turn a crossword puzzle into a gift tag and gift wrap. | Something Turquoise

Beautiful and affordable. Wrap presents with fresh flowers! | Studio DIY

A tea towel turns into gift wrap for a cookbook – genius. | Things for Boys

Turn M&M bags into festive gift wrap bows in this gift wrapping idea. | Happy Go Lucky

Did you know you can make a gift bag from a roll of flat wrapping paper. Follow this gift wrapping technique. | Designer Trapped


Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas

Don’t forget your gift tags! Free Printable Gift Tags for Christmas. Pin to Pinterest.

Apply some of your Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques with these Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Neighbors. Pin to Pinterest.

Also save your Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas when doing these DIY Christmas Gift Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.



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Last Updated on October 18, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Fun Elf Store Props $9

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by Filed Under: Online Shopping

published date: October 20, 2019
modified datt: July 05,2021

No longer available. Visit our Elf store for Elf props this Christmas season.

Christmas is coming…is your Elf ready for some fun?? These Elf props are TOO cute, and your kids will get a kick out of seeing them! Get these fun Elf Store Props for just $9 (reg. $17)! We also have brand new elf costumes on sale today! And, don’t forget about all of our Elf on the Shelf ideas!

Whether your elf is full of mischief or just wants to have fun, there are a bunch of super fun props to choose from, including cake shop, candy shop, hamburger shop and ice cream shop. I love all of these, and I definitely need some of them for my Elf prop collection. These are such quick and easy ways to set up the Elf for the next day, and kids will LOVE seeing them!

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Last Updated on July 5, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Metal Turkey Pumpkin Ideas

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: October 19, 2019
modified datt: October 18,2019

Don’t toss your pumpkins after Halloween! With kits like this Metal Turkey Pumpkin Holder Stand and Metal Gourd Decorators, you can turn them into festive decorations! Craft your pumpkin turkey in seconds by placing your pumpkin inside the leg base, and adding the poke in features including the feathers. Or turn gourds and small pumpkins into cheery animal shapes! Your front porch will be the envy of your neighborhood!




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Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: October 19, 2019
modified datt: October 25,2019

A hostess will love these ideas for how to make your house smell good including our Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft and Christmas Scents Essential Oils Blends.

Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft

This Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft is something that can be done in a matter of minutes. It can be done with small hands (by the help of mom) or as a DIY Christmas gift creating a creative way to make your house smell good this Christmas season.

How to Make Your House Smell Good

When our house was on the market in Florida, I got accused of having too many plugins in my home. I was told that it looked liked it masked a foul scent in the home (though that was not true.) I just love a scented home. In fact, scents take me to times and palces all the time, so I gravitate toward them for the rush of a deja vu moment.

There are many ways to make your house smell good. You can spent money on plug-ins, like I did when my house was on the market or you can adapt some of these Fresh smelling home tips.

First, a Holiday Simmer Pot. We shared this one with you last week. It’s great for when you are hosting and want the home to have an inviting smell.

Next, look at our Spring Cleaning Tips and Hacks. It doesn’t have to be spring to adapt some of these ideas. One idea I love is Pine-Sol in the toilet.

Of course, There are also Essential Oils. You can add a drop of essential oils to already existing potpourri, pine cones, or other absorbent items in your home or you can use an Essential Oil Diffuser and let the scent float into the air while it warms.

Of course, you can Hang fresh herbs. Herbal wreaths give a pleasant aroma. We our Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft. We shaped Popsicle sticks into a star/snowflake and hung using a beautiful buffalo check ribbon. Supplies and directions listed below.

Christmas Scents Essential Oils Blends

Christmas Scents Essential Oils

If using Essential Oils in your home, take a look at some of our Christmas Scents Essential Oils. You can blend scents or use them independently. Consider yourself needing cinnamon essential oil. They make up most of the holiday blends.

A few Essential Oil Christmas Scents include…

Candy Cane Essential Oil Blend

Christmas Tree Essential Oil Blend

Gingerbread House Essential Oil Blend

Eggnog Essential Oil Blend

Away in a Manger Essential Oil Blend

If you don’t want to make your own blends, you also can pick up an already blended set of Christmas Essential Oils.

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Rosemary Wreath Craft Supplies

Get crafting one weekend afternoon with this Rosemary Wreath Craft. A fun and creative way to make your house smell good over the holiday season.

To keep this smell fresh, you can also add drops of cinnamon essential oil or rosemary essential oil.


Rosemary Wreath Craft Directions

First, glue the ends of 8 Crafts sticks together to look like a star/snowflake. Make sure they are evenly spaced.

In between every two sticks should be shaped like a “V”, glue two craft stick on top of every “V” to look like an inside down “V”.

Mix a tablespoon of white paint with a tablespoon of water to make it into a white wash.

Whitewash the star with a paint brush and your white whitewash paint and let dry.

Measure your rosemary to your craft sticks and cut to the size you need for each craft stick.

Carefully hot glue on rosemary spring to each craft stick and let dry.

Cut a 12” piece of ribbon, wrap around one star point and tie the ribbon.

Hang your Rosemary wreath inside so you can smell it all day.

DIY Christmas Gifts

Presents just mean so much more when they are homemade. It’s easier than you think to get crafty and it’s fun when you can incorporate the kids or even girlfriends. Just add a class of wine for the later!

This craft makes a really fun DIY Christmas Gift. It would be nice for a teacher (your child could participate), for a hostess gift, or even for yourself! It’s inexpensive and easy on the wallet. It isn’t a gift that will go tossed in the drawer and the receiver will always think about it when ever time the pleasant aroma pierces their nose! It’s the gift hat keeps on giving!

Other DIY Christmas Gifts include:

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final craft.  Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!


Take a look at this full list of Homemade DIY Christmas Wreaths including our Rosemary Wreath. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy Part 2 of 31 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas (see Part 1 DIY Christmas Gift.) Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Craft Boards.

Also take a look at these Edible Christmas Gifts. Pin to Pinterest on your Recipe and Christmas Boards.



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Last Updated on October 25, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Heavy Duty, Reusable Pumpkin Carving Kit

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: October 19, 2019
modified datt: October 18,2019

Buy this best selling, highly rated Professional Pumpkin Carving Kit once and carve for years! You get two benefits: First, it is Heavy Duty Stainless Steal, and Second, it has a nice carrying case for storing. Better than spending $5 each year on a cheap set you end up tossing.

Bring your Jack O Lantern to life with this kit! Year after year!



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Designer Inspired | Plaid Snowboots

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published date: October 18, 2019
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Popping up on all of the hottest fashion runways, checkers and plaids really are all the rage. Decked out with trendy patterns in a range of seasonal color combos and fully lined with a cozy layer of fluffy fleece, these lace up Women’s Waterproof Winter Snow Boots keep your feet in style, warm and comfy.



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Last Updated on October 18, 2019 by FCL

Items You Need to Destress

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published date: October 18, 2019
modified datt: October 18,2019

We all get stressed out. Life is full of so many stressors – work, bills, marriage, kids – and sometimes it can be hard to take a step back and relax. So, we found some items you need to destress on Amazon that will help you take your mind off things.

These Stress Less Cards have exercises you can use to relax, destress and deal with anxiety. You can use these techniques anywhere – on the bus, at work, at your desk, at the store or before going to bed at night.


When I’ve had a rough day, I like to put a gel pack like this Gel Bead Cooling Eye Mask on my eyes. It helps me relax, and it makes me feel so much better. It’s great for my eyes, too, because it helps get rid of the fatigue and puffiness.


These Massage Lacrosse Balls for Myofascial Release are a great way to release knots and tension. They help relieve sore and tight muscles to rejuvenate and revitalize all areas of the body.


I like to diffuse or use a rollerball of essential oils when I’m stressed out, and the scent always helps me to relax. You can get this Chill (Stress Reducer and Relaxation) Essential Oil Roll On with a bunch of different oils. Lavender, peppermint and cinnamon are my favorites.


I drink hot tea as a way to destress, and something about it just calms and relaxes me. This Yogi Tea Relaxation Variety Pack comes with 5 different tea blends that will help you stay calm and destressed.


Adult coloring books are a fun and creative way to relieve stress. I love this Be Blessed! Adult Coloring Book because not only does it help you destress but it reminds you of Who can give us peace and relaxation.




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COMFEE’ Multi Cooker on Sale

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: October 18, 2019
modified datt: October 18,2019

Wow! If you’ve been wanting a multi cooker, we have one that’s on sale today for way less than an Instant Pot! Today only, 10/18, you can get this COMFEE’ Multi Cooker on sale at Amazon for 50% off!

This multi cooker is highly rated with a 4 1/2 star rating. You can use this as a rice cooker, slow cooker, steamer, stewpot, to sauté and more! I’ve been wanting to get one of these, and this is one of the best prices I’ve seen in a while – if not THE best one!

Details:

  • 【Multi-Functional Use】-12 digital cooking programs that could suit different eating habits including rice, pasta, soup, stew, saute, steamed veggies and a DIY function to create as many possibilities as you want like cake, yogurt.
  • 【5.2Qt / 20 Cup Ultra Capacity 】- 20 cup cooked (5.2 Qt) capacity yielding anywhere from 10 to 20 cups of cooked aromatic rice, 3-6 pounds meat or a whole chicken. Designed for families, parities, or any other outdoor activities.
  • 【User Friendly】- The Multi-Use Programmable rice cooker is user friendly with digital panel & LED display, automatically switches to keep warm for 12 hours and 24 hour delay timer is designed for flexible meal planning.
  • 【High Safety】-COMFEE’ multi cooker is a good idea to make rice, stew , soup or chili and other food instead of cooking on the stove or any electric pressure cooker. Cool touch handle ensures your safety when you open the cooker.
  • 【Easy to clean】- Stainess steel external housing is easy to clean.With the non-stick coating, the cleaning of the inner pot is like a breeze. The inner pot and all of the accoutrements that comes with the cooker can be washed in the dishwasher.
  • 【Warranty from COMFEE’】- This programmable electric rice cooker is made of BPA-free food grade material. UL certificate approved. COMFEE’ will provide 1 year manufacturer warranty together with your purchase.

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