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Handmade Gift Wrapping Paper

Who hasn’t purchased a gift in past thirty days? I don’t know about you, but I, personally, have wrapped two graduation gifts, four baby gifts, a birthday gift for my father, and a hostess gift in the past sixty days. That averages out to four gifts per month—or one a week. Let’s face it, there’s always something going on that requires some type of gift-giving, and we all enjoy giving.

 

Make Gift Bags from Scratch

There is always a holiday season—like Christmas—or a really good reason—like a birthday—to give gifts and what better way to do so than in a unique one-of-a-kind gift bag that you created yourself? When you put a little effort into giving a gift, you really do give the gift that says you care.


How to Make an Elf Door

How would you make elf doors, you ask? Simple. The most important building material when making an elf door is the magic of believing. Before anything else, you must believe in elves and pixies. Believing in fairies won’t hurt, either.


Copyright Helen Polaski 2007Use 8-Track Tape Ribbon to Decorate Gifts

For a nostalgic feel of yesteryear, use 8-Track tape ribbon to decorate gifts—especially gifts to be given to the middle-aged crowd. Baby Boomers grew up listening to 8-Track tapes and will not only appreciate the walk down memory lane, but also the smart and innovative idea on what to do with the broken 8-Tracks they have filling their own garage and basement.


Autumn Party Ideas

My list of Autumn Party Ideas includes carved pumpkin centerpieces and punchbowls that are so charming they spice up every party table—whether it's a Halloween party or it's a Fall bridal shower.


Halloween Fun—How to Make a Graveyard

October 31 is almost upon us. It’s about time you got that graveyard in your front yard started. You don’t want to disappoint all those little ghosts and goblins that will “float” down your sidewalks on Halloween, do you? If you don’t know how to make a graveyard, don’t worry…I’ve got all the answers for you.


Make Your Own Air Freshener

When it comes to freshening up your home there’s nothing like a personalized Air Freshener made with household ingredients that always seem to be “handy.”

 



 
 

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