I always seem to have little gifts that need wrapping. Most times my wrapping is a rush job just before the event, so I thought I'd put some effort into 4 handmade necklace gifts I am giving friends & my SIL this month.
When deciding on which products to use, I remembered I had some of the cute Cakewalk papers from my visit winter CHA in LA & a bag of Farmhouse Flower sacks.
Perfect to create some pretty decorations for my little gift boxes.
I started with four 2.5 inch gift boxes which I wrapped in craft paper for uniformity.
The neutral bases make a great canvas for decorating too.
The little flower box was simple to make.
- cut x21 1 inch circles each with a little slit for folding.
- using Tombow liquid glue created little cone shapes for layering.
- with the tightest ones in the middle, I hot glued them into a layered flower shape.
- a button in the center & some leaves finished my paper bloom off nicely.
I have a *BONUS download* for you. Punching or cutting 21 circles can be a daunting feat, so I created a cutting file for you.
Using a die cutting machine is definitely the way to go when making one of these babies :)
Download ALL file types :HERE:
Next we have the Tag box.
- cut a tag shape from the Guest List patterned paper from Cakewalk Collection
- round corners.
- using some of the Farmhouse flower sack elements, layer a 21st sentiment for your tag.
- a tiny peg adds extra dimension.
The bow box is my favorite!
I saw these paper bows on Pinterest & LOVED them.
Not wanting to create a cutting file of my own, I did a quick search and was fortunate enough to find a free cutting file for a similar bow shape on the internet.
See :HERE: for the download. Thanks so much SVGcuts!
- cut bow shape.
- fold bow shape & held in place with a sewn button.
The last box is so much fun with the cute pinwheel.
- cut out your pinwheel.
- fold corners to middle of shape.
- secure with diecut shape from Farmhouse flower sack & a button.
I have another *BONUS download* for you.
Using a die cutting machine you can cut as many pinwheels as you need from the cutting file I created for you.
Download ALL file types :HERE:
All done...x4 pretty little boxes all in a row.
Feel free to use the downloads for your own personal use.
If you do get a chance to use it, remember to upload your page to the October Afternoon
Flickr gallery for everyone to enjoy.
Thanks for joining me today. Have a GREAT Friday & weekend!
These are gorgeous gift wraps I love every one of them, thanks
Posted by: laura @ brilliant gift shop | October 12, 2012 at 04:44 AM
Hello! Thank you for the downloads! I am also extremely curious where you get paper like this?! I'm obsessed with the two sided prints!
Posted by: Karla Westpfahl | September 02, 2012 at 02:16 PM
This post was a GIFT in itself! Thank you for the fun inspiration. I will use all of these ideas!
Posted by: Brenda Baker | June 10, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Great personalisation. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Christine | June 10, 2012 at 06:16 AM
Thank you so much. These are lovely.
Posted by: Roxy | June 10, 2012 at 03:57 AM
These are pure perfection! Thanks so much for sharing the cut files too.
Posted by: Mel McCarthy | June 09, 2012 at 07:08 PM
I would have never made a paper bow until I saw yours, really cute. Thanks for sharing all those files and wonderful ideas.
Posted by: Beverly Browning | June 09, 2012 at 03:00 PM
What a great way to personalize your gifts; love this idea & thanks so much for the instructions & templates!
Posted by: Suzie Cross | June 09, 2012 at 11:12 AM
These are all so amazing! They will be perfect for the baby showers coming up. Thank you!
Posted by: Kelsterjean | June 09, 2012 at 10:44 AM
The link for the bow has been fixed.
Posted by: October Afternoon | June 09, 2012 at 08:49 AM
Beautiful little gifts, thanks for the inspiration and the free downloads (although I think the bow link has been broken?), thanks again.
Posted by: Amanda | June 09, 2012 at 07:21 AM
Very cute projects! Kim rocks! :)
Posted by: Kathy Martin | June 08, 2012 at 02:22 PM
These are so adorable I had to Pin them! Thanks for the inspiration to make pretty packages.
Posted by: Becky Williams | June 08, 2012 at 02:14 PM
wow AMAZING job!
Posted by: Diana Waite | June 08, 2012 at 01:50 PM
I got lots of birthdays & celebrations during the summer I think this is an awesome way to add some pizzazz to a gift! TFS
Posted by: Tamika | June 08, 2012 at 12:50 PM
Those are so cute. I don't have a cutting machine, but I'm sure I can figure out how to do it the 'old fashioned' way. Thanks for the templates!
Posted by: Kathy Waxler | June 08, 2012 at 11:38 AM
These are wonderful, and thank you for the free files.
Posted by: Linda in Aus | June 08, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Thank you! Love dressing up packages and this is too sweet!
Posted by: Lisa W. | June 08, 2012 at 10:32 AM
Love these ideas! I don't have an electronic cutter but will fiddle with some plain paper and try that bow...thank you.
Posted by: Debs | June 08, 2012 at 09:44 AM
These are adorable, thank you for the downloads!
Posted by: Patricia Roebuck | June 08, 2012 at 09:27 AM
These are absolutely adorable!!
Thanks for the files.
Posted by: Sara Andrews | June 08, 2012 at 09:19 AM