I spent yesterday morning getting the last of my presents wrapped before heading out of town and, as promised, I’m here to share. This one’s for my Aunt Barbara, who I got in this year’s family Christmas drawing. I followed my dream of cutting out her first initial to plop in the center of a paper doily, but the edges were looking a little rough (especially the insides, since I had to cut those with an exacto knife). Solution? Disguise the ugliness with glitter!
This one’s for my mom. Another cylindrical gift wrapped in fabric, but this time I added a little flair with a bright pink ribbon threaded through a paper doily (I just measured and cut two slits with an exacto knife), then a little medallion of hot glue + glitter in the center.
For my Grandma, who is one classy lady: white paper, a band of burlap, and a fabric flower.
This one’s for Nicholas (from my PawPaw, who outsourced his shopping this year). I was determined to use that pretty paper somewhere, even though Nick is unlikely to give it the appreciation it deserves. I cut a large circle and trimmed the edges with scalloped scissors, then layered a paper doily and a wax paper flower on top. Very manly looking.
And here they all are under my tree, right before Nick and I packed them all up to head out of town (our parents both live 1-1.5 hours away and we spend holiday weekends shuffling back and forth between the two). Ten bonus points if you can spot Pistachio living amongst the presents.
Of course there were a few last minute things that I’m going to have to wrap at my mom’s house using regular ol’ normal people wrapping paper, and that’s okay. I’m just so ready to be done with all the hustle and bustle so I can just relax and enjoy the holiday! I said it yesterday, and I’ll say it again, thank you so much for reading and I hope you have an awesome, amazing, absolutely spectacular holiday weekend! I’ll be back on Monday to talk about some of the gifts I gave (there’s at least one DIY in there). Merry Christmas!
I love your wrapping and your mention of your Aunt Barbara (my cousin), your Grandma (My lovely Aunt Sandy), and your Paw Paw (whom I assume is my Uncle Jerry).
I want to thank you for sharing the gift of your wonderful blog that is a gift to us out here in computerland that lasts all year. I enjoy it so much and I know that your other readers do too. You put so much time and effort into it.
AND, I do see that little nut Pistachio hiding under the tree. My cat Crispy is under mine as well, snooping to see if there is a present for her. (I will have to tell you the story of Crispy’s name some time.)
Have a very Merry Christmas and thanks again for sharing. Give my best to the family.
Janet, you are so sweet! Thank you so much for your kind words. I would love to hear more about Crispy sometime, she sounds like a hoot! Merry Christmas!