Crafty Chic

Crafty Chic: DIY Gift Bows

Wrapping a present is no big deal; how it's decorated (bows, ribbon, writing), on the other hand, sometimes can make the present. Bows, especially, are attention grabbers and while you can always go out and buy a great bow, why not make one instead? When wrapping presents, there are always scraps that we end up throwing away, but you can use those to make bright, fun bows to add to your gift!

 

DIY Gift Bows

What you'll need: 

  • Scraps of wrapping paper (I used reversible wrapping paper. You can find some here on Amazon, here at Target, and here at Vera Bradley.
  • Scissors
  • Tape

Steps:

1. Take your scrap of paper (ideally about 5 or 6 inches long) and fold it in half.

DIY Gift Bow

2. Make cuts up through the paper, stopping at about a 1/2 inch from the folded edge.

DIY Gift Bow

3. Then, open your strip of wrapping paper. Just as you would curl a string of ribbon with a pair of scissors, begin curling each strip with your scissors. Try not to pull too hard on each strip as you curl it so you don't rip strips off, but don't worry if you rip a few. The bow will still be pretty!

DIY Gift Bow

4. Fold your curled paper back in half to the way it was. Then fold it in half once more.

DIY Gift Bow

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By |December 19th, 2012|Crafty Chic|0 Comments

Crafty Chic: Herringbone Bulletin Board

Let's face it: cork boards (and bulletin boards) are boring. Sure, you can dress them up with pictures, notes, and anything and everything else, but why not bring life to the bulletin board itself? Painting your cork/bulletin board is a great (and cheap!) way to give your board some personality and brighten up your room. I chose to upgrade my boring bulletin board with a painted herringbone pattern:

Want to know more and find out how to make your own? Read on!

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By |September 23rd, 2012|Crafty Chic|1 Comment

Crafty Chic: Paint Sample Calendar

During the summer, there's nothing I enjoy more than laying outside, taking in the summer rays. But this summer, thanks to my most-visited website: Pinterest, I've been inspired to be a little crafty and make something useful. Because what's more chic than creating something beautiful and useful that costs less than the actual thing? (Okay, maybe a lot of things, but let's call this "crafty chic.")

So here's something that is customizable, reusable, and can cost under $5: a paint sample calendar.

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By |July 22nd, 2012|Crafty Chic|41 Comments