-kraft paper
-scissors
-sewing machine
-thread
-tape or sticker
Cut kraft paper into a square (or rectangle), the size will vary, depending on how big you’d like your pouch to be. Fold in half, leaving a couple inches longer on top, this will be the flap that is folded over. Sew up the two sides of the paper, we used a zigzag stitch. Slide in your gift, fold the top flap over and tape the pouch shut!Brushstroke Gift Bags & Boxes
-plain gift bags and boxes
-paint
-paint brush
Dip paint brush in the paint, dab off some paint, and make quick small brush strokes on the bags or boxes.Fabric Wrapping Paper
-fabric
-scissors
-greenery (optional)
Cut a piece of fabric into a square, the size will vary, depending on how big the gift. Place your gift in the middle of the fabric. Take the top of your fabric, fold over your gift and then tuck under your gift. Take the bottom half of your fabric and pull it up to the center, folding the point under so it creates a line across the center of the gift. Fold in the sides and tie a knot in the center. Tuck in a spring of rosemary or pine to add an extra touch!So do you enjoy wrapping gifts? Be sure to check out the other four holiday hack topics and the unique ideas all of the makers came up with on Michaels’ blog, The Glue String.
xo. Caitlin & Manda