tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88844505220354504702024-03-13T19:03:51.123-07:00Mrs Moustache Gift Packaging IdeasMrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-87628477663738277132015-08-13T12:27:00.001-07:002015-08-13T12:27:10.978-07:00Recent WrappingsIt's been a very long time since I last posted - so much going on that I have just lost track of my wrappings! Hopefully there will be some news of new ventures very soon. In the mean time, see below for some recent wraps<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlYLRgDd4p8pHbmTtyGrbtM5cnPEQCyS1IUnFPH4ctP_mO2Cwh_0e9GUHpvJaDZ_0nB4_F4vyMMhUCB8353M_tzn2uwe9rhhYGriQXe7PVu5k_wt41Jsfge-NulDNQWsSp0wc2QRmKCj2i/s640/blogger-image--407385435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlYLRgDd4p8pHbmTtyGrbtM5cnPEQCyS1IUnFPH4ctP_mO2Cwh_0e9GUHpvJaDZ_0nB4_F4vyMMhUCB8353M_tzn2uwe9rhhYGriQXe7PVu5k_wt41Jsfge-NulDNQWsSp0wc2QRmKCj2i/s640/blogger-image--407385435.jpg"></a></div>BABY SHOWER GIFT </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjy-wu1oH4FycPQEb8WehXmS76Xh7QhsUf9-SGLY0xSDp8DB-j7hQo3OdA184U_8XSdkl_gxsoHx2oGWLa3K3oIZQlefzLQAf9KlHpHB87AMYRbShyphenhyphenlg8W5S6D9rUW5YMp1sw3m8ilqW_B/s640/blogger-image--683024671.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjy-wu1oH4FycPQEb8WehXmS76Xh7QhsUf9-SGLY0xSDp8DB-j7hQo3OdA184U_8XSdkl_gxsoHx2oGWLa3K3oIZQlefzLQAf9KlHpHB87AMYRbShyphenhyphenlg8W5S6D9rUW5YMp1sw3m8ilqW_B/s640/blogger-image--683024671.jpg"></a></div>BABY SHOWER GIFT</div><div><br></div><div>Simple wrapping can be just as interesting to me as something quite elaborate</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3hrq62khC2pomQR9ydsrHnT3c07Y-MIYkwHFtsJ1VeWVgDDDGRGDAVGPncnLessDWWY7Z8JiJ3TFcRSRVUl8SzRoj96htVjXFf_QkN2KxC8qIBy75MGfFkCgDwg_lgVK5RVq6gyX2mo4d/s640/blogger-image--1422287021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3hrq62khC2pomQR9ydsrHnT3c07Y-MIYkwHFtsJ1VeWVgDDDGRGDAVGPncnLessDWWY7Z8JiJ3TFcRSRVUl8SzRoj96htVjXFf_QkN2KxC8qIBy75MGfFkCgDwg_lgVK5RVq6gyX2mo4d/s640/blogger-image--1422287021.jpg"></a></div>FEMININE WRAPPING</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUxgdPuJ7jqlIlMLQw5ueaR8mNE6Hq3I3dYwi9AS3eQVDyHg8o1Xu1cmZOWeYNu3baE5XQSGI-U3t_ZPrdFQ74FHBPM74Hsrxza1mEx0yj4nXzeqkkX0kqcbHHroOhcoLgNHnXn0E936Ml/s640/blogger-image-386552478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUxgdPuJ7jqlIlMLQw5ueaR8mNE6Hq3I3dYwi9AS3eQVDyHg8o1Xu1cmZOWeYNu3baE5XQSGI-U3t_ZPrdFQ74FHBPM74Hsrxza1mEx0yj4nXzeqkkX0kqcbHHroOhcoLgNHnXn0E936Ml/s640/blogger-image-386552478.jpg"></a></div>BUSY BUT FUN</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI9tzETUuL_hcOJX-FYxY4T3j8DnYZWeIs8Mb_QTJItMz1n5Vt5-0yW0rEoctrwFEKETg2gFtTijD0geWfj3IhP-JP2ALP-Pp9spsi1gjSHfGkG6ECa5-F1QQDuzeWqFK4TDuUz0_1-WZE/s640/blogger-image--1584959743.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI9tzETUuL_hcOJX-FYxY4T3j8DnYZWeIs8Mb_QTJItMz1n5Vt5-0yW0rEoctrwFEKETg2gFtTijD0geWfj3IhP-JP2ALP-Pp9spsi1gjSHfGkG6ECa5-F1QQDuzeWqFK4TDuUz0_1-WZE/s640/blogger-image--1584959743.jpg"></a></div>SIMPLE WRAPPING WITH GIANT TISSUE FLOWER</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKI-KffYHflBswPG1pVd6pgyUii8_X-Vb5FSmoRxpH6vDpvhxlmSiGPur2f13xQDw4YnY-KYRJ8mX8Z-kqz0pKIaNyUNMXK4P6nJh-TBopl1MVYjGWPAPLIFTzAT0jXXtgp8K_0_CoWPJ8/s640/blogger-image-845658475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKI-KffYHflBswPG1pVd6pgyUii8_X-Vb5FSmoRxpH6vDpvhxlmSiGPur2f13xQDw4YnY-KYRJ8mX8Z-kqz0pKIaNyUNMXK4P6nJh-TBopl1MVYjGWPAPLIFTzAT0jXXtgp8K_0_CoWPJ8/s640/blogger-image-845658475.jpg"></a></div>OVERSIZED CORD</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I hope to post more new ideas soon!</div><br></div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-14028061357020025762014-12-17T13:33:00.001-08:002014-12-17T13:33:48.685-08:00Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a successful and prosperous 2015!<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7PYRI1ghTtDtt4gU5r9y5KqIn3Q6DOfX0ST2F5wiehcY6ohd1lpXSgfKGMJJ3HV-rkOUhZV_7L_2OM3TCIJv8HKRAWFtJ58tI7rZ8oWmlYshzsXD7TIKJeepahhATcMXVRUeup-PDfLjU/s640/blogger-image--1224344933.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Being unable to find bronze leaf close to me, the shipping on what I could find would push my preparations so I changed tack.<div><br></div><div>Buttons & stencils have formed the basis of my wrapping this year. Brown paper, bright twine and buttons look simple and pretty</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheteVwOL39s0xtpX5oQovyaiTPmpcS61mNa5I_EpNUheFGMH1YrRZOfVsTYkdusOrCrVBQIozV1HMTi8UX2cmCTPFVf3c9uUwyQNzL1iSKB99_IvLKSL_QHjDd5YqbrxmWz_PdZWBX3f_0/s640/blogger-image-1438106087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheteVwOL39s0xtpX5oQovyaiTPmpcS61mNa5I_EpNUheFGMH1YrRZOfVsTYkdusOrCrVBQIozV1HMTi8UX2cmCTPFVf3c9uUwyQNzL1iSKB99_IvLKSL_QHjDd5YqbrxmWz_PdZWBX3f_0/s640/blogger-image-1438106087.jpg"></a></div>BUTTONS & TWINE</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAosnZN-aRC4XjwzMSlVR_drca4MoU6WIk2a13PWFATIPh9k0FWso-Gl6cFrl65_tmXezHyPTy3Wz6zz9RLLbpQxNJjN7XFicKkjVTf6BjoVqaa1WF_sgVFOborM5Hh8awlW0fmdzhfVpZ/s640/blogger-image-448842210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDgcq6ssYEY25pNWJCTuPB03-ZeiKeOKaNeXiizFJAVeKb4oOGg2KyQWeYMwNX__-YJiQZeDD0cyM23FTJG8s1DnslZc54vi_Y2HEWH3tvt_yFy8MkKWb63FwGghIJoCOiWEbvq1bvQRab/s640/blogger-image--2012672687.jpg"></a></div>CLOSE UP</div><div><br></div><div>I also added some silver jingle bells to tags to add that Christmassy feel</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNdCTIosrvBph2TOHxOc6wGx2GiNqgJFkfSnTGnZDNXP7_i4pdwbY2Hpafnmz3rxIXuOQBaFxUHrEF2_zxtuPchocngEWJD6TcNbaRGBUh1dzmrnibdY6JfRvucVH_78vAcIEBgpKTWSce/s640/blogger-image--875763991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNdCTIosrvBph2TOHxOc6wGx2GiNqgJFkfSnTGnZDNXP7_i4pdwbY2Hpafnmz3rxIXuOQBaFxUHrEF2_zxtuPchocngEWJD6TcNbaRGBUh1dzmrnibdY6JfRvucVH_78vAcIEBgpKTWSce/s640/blogger-image--875763991.jpg"></a></div>MULTI-COLOURED TWINE </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAejGRDXDVUWT4n_lODMInEn1hGOxxLGyjkOXja-5ZvA7MoHPZi2E5IZmS4ZeurS_TgyyHQqhX8St6Pc7elz-mqFPqkdPAdD0hpOI-k8HDB3z09njxp7Ta9GJ3CSU23HrScC8nDyIA7oFI/s640/blogger-image--425637561.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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My job (s) have kept me busy in the past few months and it has been hard to find time to blog.<div><br></div><div>I did manage to take some time off this week and focus on making some Christmas cards. I've really enjoyed this and I hope to make some more in the coming weeks.</div><div><br></div><div>The origins of these card designs were from a pin on Pinterest plus I found this excellent box of card stock & envelopes in TKMaxx</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgek7aTS75iq2QQSrYP6h4PKWWAAuHmw8BSCBGC1xLuJOCSC39ROXoTO_EgjpwELD-RkD8rDsgbFOMNO37tpjNnHQJ2yCcjYOvJWL7wp0rk7ekSIN881Z1YbKhKfvfYiAv6jMyxtU8Mqp_N/s640/blogger-image-752656826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgek7aTS75iq2QQSrYP6h4PKWWAAuHmw8BSCBGC1xLuJOCSC39ROXoTO_EgjpwELD-RkD8rDsgbFOMNO37tpjNnHQJ2yCcjYOvJWL7wp0rk7ekSIN881Z1YbKhKfvfYiAv6jMyxtU8Mqp_N/s640/blogger-image-752656826.jpg"></a></div>CARD STOCK</div><div><br></div><div>I picked up some packs of buttons in a local craft shop and I was away!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK_s2nwU24AmHbZ84Ag1ZcmeetlFT35FlYKsB2_MdijIeHjgss7d5ApRmdAH6sotveHsi6MNDCVvmatAKhzEUf_KIddjQH85y1cVTZ-tY7OeeAmemVsRCHBKaVoM1x4eQgzovr4rXUZoxa/s640/blogger-image--1826056320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK_s2nwU24AmHbZ84Ag1ZcmeetlFT35FlYKsB2_MdijIeHjgss7d5ApRmdAH6sotveHsi6MNDCVvmatAKhzEUf_KIddjQH85y1cVTZ-tY7OeeAmemVsRCHBKaVoM1x4eQgzovr4rXUZoxa/s640/blogger-image--1826056320.jpg"></a></div>INITIAL CARD</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo8X8IKDRr78wajSkck4dut4wH80PucLAKrlQrG8NMgxd5_yj9NUIJ27ktM2v4mdXyf4oXVF6Fz7N-R6HHxPBXLOteHjeuamqdiW47bK2erZ1RjS8SKG5zsb5iupdSs5UxflbLe12R4_5J/s640/blogger-image-1886207960.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo8X8IKDRr78wajSkck4dut4wH80PucLAKrlQrG8NMgxd5_yj9NUIJ27ktM2v4mdXyf4oXVF6Fz7N-R6HHxPBXLOteHjeuamqdiW47bK2erZ1RjS8SKG5zsb5iupdSs5UxflbLe12R4_5J/s640/blogger-image-1886207960.jpg"></a></div>LOVE THE WAVY RED BUTTON ON THE RIGHT</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76Ep04_Ni4RpDk15dhm9FIJTaJ02LHwrcH2ZKi81VRzI5PUs1v8GryGcv6Cws4Etx6OlKzCfY9Wa3QelhyphenhyphenCcLN1vFWnH8jSt49taXv4k2a5f-4De_BpkUShCjq0cnt45hXu1XBxL61PY4/s640/blogger-image--1544214741.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76Ep04_Ni4RpDk15dhm9FIJTaJ02LHwrcH2ZKi81VRzI5PUs1v8GryGcv6Cws4Etx6OlKzCfY9Wa3QelhyphenhyphenCcLN1vFWnH8jSt49taXv4k2a5f-4De_BpkUShCjq0cnt45hXu1XBxL61PY4/s640/blogger-image--1544214741.jpg"></a></div>SOME ARE MORE CHRISTMASSY THAN OTHERS</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzl_9X_gylZOQRb6UzotfCq7igw2fS6Yj9zjoKuOcLVNoEASOaMjbU4a3TnZhGtQTw96tGTGtItQjx58ZAqra6EQlQX4F26dznce38-ISRhKTybdUFwi1F-mMleeheyiX5P07x8ZnTqBo/s640/blogger-image-1997412756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzl_9X_gylZOQRb6UzotfCq7igw2fS6Yj9zjoKuOcLVNoEASOaMjbU4a3TnZhGtQTw96tGTGtItQjx58ZAqra6EQlQX4F26dznce38-ISRhKTybdUFwi1F-mMleeheyiX5P07x8ZnTqBo/s640/blogger-image-1997412756.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I am looking to expand on this more in the future but I hope everyone who gets one likes it!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-13268119648249621912014-05-29T14:52:00.001-07:002014-05-29T14:52:51.368-07:00Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright....A few years ago I stumbled across a shop called Tiger in Glasgow and I couldn't believe the store wasn't everywhere. I have been to about 8 shops now around Europe and each time I come away with a hoard of cool little items.<div><br></div><div>The great thing is each store is slightly different in its stock so you are always finding something new on each visit.</div><div><br></div><div>The press have recently been profiling the stores and building the profile as a brand on the High Street. Google 'Tiger Stores' in the news section and you can read a number of articles about the store.</div><div><br></div><div>If you are lucky enough to live near one - go, visit, shop and find out how much of a bargain it is!!</div><div><br></div><div>Below is just a small range of items purchased on my last visit to the Cardiff store. I have so many plans for the items so look out for some new postings soon</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwmOluSIxuExY9jVyKQLiUCra-YnEt1JT0JvuAYgMR5jo3zXUzfIMUXw2jzv_pzphlSFHrhQQZC0C9JRPHgx2QGUTgZaootfXCTIQR0KAwqTrvusDjDq8JmapX4nmLDnaK5gSPmJZXSONy/s640/blogger-image-715785888.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwmOluSIxuExY9jVyKQLiUCra-YnEt1JT0JvuAYgMR5jo3zXUzfIMUXw2jzv_pzphlSFHrhQQZC0C9JRPHgx2QGUTgZaootfXCTIQR0KAwqTrvusDjDq8JmapX4nmLDnaK5gSPmJZXSONy/s640/blogger-image-715785888.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Included in this selection:</div><div>Blank jigsaw puzzles</div><div>Moustache cake pegs</div><div>Satchel gift bag</div><div>Cool cocktail sticks</div><div>Decorating paper</div><div><br></div><div>Visit www.tigerstores.co.uk for more information and go! Visit Tiger and enjoy!!</div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-22013562014316100872014-04-27T11:00:00.001-07:002014-04-27T11:00:30.673-07:00Colour Co-ordinationI was recently asked to buy a leaving gift for someone I didn't know very well. After finding the appropriate gift I struggled with how to wrap with is gift and keep it quite neutral.<div><br></div><div>I managed to find a neutral gift bag in my collection and took my cue from this. Brown paper and washi tape fitted the brief perfectly.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47sCww_Ybfa84nXR9h47GnygUvAc_vmW0Q3ljhlZolJv2ma2qadqk9QQy_ZUvIaUJKaWUOYgOmRtboDQYm4LHhhGlpZOjWxRD742N-DlTKYgbskkNoCJsAEhYyE72JyqA0Qv3ARCPo8yS/s640/blogger-image-954851295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47sCww_Ybfa84nXR9h47GnygUvAc_vmW0Q3ljhlZolJv2ma2qadqk9QQy_ZUvIaUJKaWUOYgOmRtboDQYm4LHhhGlpZOjWxRD742N-DlTKYgbskkNoCJsAEhYyE72JyqA0Qv3ARCPo8yS/s640/blogger-image-954851295.jpg"></a></div>THE GIFT BAG</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht5JGtRCBNdVcepOW4BeXY018-0RMFWwCzXtdMpFaqL1TAzdpiqGLJ8FGN4sVPwrdehY7VebEZvmxkzctCZbLbrVOyHNFC3eK6P8SGAwkzaTUfh5HXWhCzVJHeqb7j08drDWDMuCEBHsXg/s640/blogger-image-1572400325.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht5JGtRCBNdVcepOW4BeXY018-0RMFWwCzXtdMpFaqL1TAzdpiqGLJ8FGN4sVPwrdehY7VebEZvmxkzctCZbLbrVOyHNFC3eK6P8SGAwkzaTUfh5HXWhCzVJHeqb7j08drDWDMuCEBHsXg/s640/blogger-image-1572400325.jpg"></a></div>WRAPPED & WASHI TAPED</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxrH9z-FuWPqz1NV-09pRF2V8NrUQRXY3BK3_2gaep5cs5XtPyHAqmApTttS_eR0wlUd93g9vhEmr5CfChlhlLyoorEx5Vq-ogXtIybjn0iKYSNdWhqYbZjlarPAnHgwl2OjJZS_EwPpPa/s640/blogger-image-1860308537.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxrH9z-FuWPqz1NV-09pRF2V8NrUQRXY3BK3_2gaep5cs5XtPyHAqmApTttS_eR0wlUd93g9vhEmr5CfChlhlLyoorEx5Vq-ogXtIybjn0iKYSNdWhqYbZjlarPAnHgwl2OjJZS_EwPpPa/s640/blogger-image-1860308537.jpg"></a></div>WASHI TAPE PATTERNS</div><div><br></div><div>The great thing about brown paper & washi tape it can really work well for nearly all themes and gifts. The patterns of washi tape don't need to match the gift bag either</div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-69932848727615864872014-04-27T10:45:00.001-07:002014-04-27T10:45:56.261-07:00Inspirations - April 2014It has been a while since my last post - as usual work and other commitments have kept me away from creating great wrappings but I thought I would post some fabulous things I've seen lately to serve as some inspirations<div><br></div><div>Oliver Bonas</div><div>This may be my favourite new store. They have locations throughout the UK and you can order online via www.oliverbonas.com. These are just some of the great things I've seen in store:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpXwB8Zm2ydjZa8iOFs-w_fZIGRDrEbLf3zAcq1EDWtrUBRsK6ai9PwZWXeq8e7AQoVAJovDV37CiWRGifJdqcXylGlOTsN8w4I-4MWVHXlVlhVJ9I1EzjksMKZHTgnWMix4JUyu6XaX9x/s640/blogger-image-1876038586.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpXwB8Zm2ydjZa8iOFs-w_fZIGRDrEbLf3zAcq1EDWtrUBRsK6ai9PwZWXeq8e7AQoVAJovDV37CiWRGifJdqcXylGlOTsN8w4I-4MWVHXlVlhVJ9I1EzjksMKZHTgnWMix4JUyu6XaX9x/s640/blogger-image-1876038586.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>MAP WRAPPING PAPER (<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Slight obsession with maps at the moment)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXGFndsBmDnkKa5raQfNRpwm0aTj_AwnII3c3KxbQpIF03H1Aexd4ELpf-Zxt_JrN_my8fzSrGZOYpaey41rD5LehSDW1gx1lNplq7g3S6Nr0GkKESYGxDKypZkhVIp0th8k-pCbh_ALq6/s640/blogger-image-18103712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXGFndsBmDnkKa5raQfNRpwm0aTj_AwnII3c3KxbQpIF03H1Aexd4ELpf-Zxt_JrN_my8fzSrGZOYpaey41rD5LehSDW1gx1lNplq7g3S6Nr0GkKESYGxDKypZkhVIp0th8k-pCbh_ALq6/s640/blogger-image-18103712.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div>WRAP</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGEVHKqR80tGhZdmspXOQyIwgitJ0Mov3LHzKDG-6cEK6dOna0sAKYCzVsZpwQNF8kfyuPaQBik3t57UofIspO0NVxNJYQAAwY5m_Ew0XE2fD6NOruv7mFqjxekdorfjijYyJkG5rt8wAP/s640/blogger-image-1910231500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGEVHKqR80tGhZdmspXOQyIwgitJ0Mov3LHzKDG-6cEK6dOna0sAKYCzVsZpwQNF8kfyuPaQBik3t57UofIspO0NVxNJYQAAwY5m_Ew0XE2fD6NOruv7mFqjxekdorfjijYyJkG5rt8wAP/s640/blogger-image-1910231500.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>WOOD & CARDBOARD ANIMAL HEADS</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRDOjIZ4UkgOQ39uGowmmb6mkccdoFqHNMbrACFLk20xnGSM6yuMC2kSS2Ynd6F4LfOwb5sn9EKQd8gF3z3jxlRI61J8su00wgR7ILHjHcIrGuO7mrGyJ5abi0UgkAiEfLQoHnBQNFfcg9/s640/blogger-image-1321731001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRDOjIZ4UkgOQ39uGowmmb6mkccdoFqHNMbrACFLk20xnGSM6yuMC2kSS2Ynd6F4LfOwb5sn9EKQd8gF3z3jxlRI61J8su00wgR7ILHjHcIrGuO7mrGyJ5abi0UgkAiEfLQoHnBQNFfcg9/s640/blogger-image-1321731001.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>BAUBLES</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcT6VIF25jz-OGDETFn48QgMlzwXQNXT2ouCK8Alq-YB1vwX4yiUQLZ2FQfUoPX9oAYSgyfeFMnG_vEMpK9Na4ftC3Tle4Pn9Pljq1hfG8LYcdPKQKNCSX3g7DTmrQEk84WXuWTv-drUNd/s640/blogger-image--1451003995.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcT6VIF25jz-OGDETFn48QgMlzwXQNXT2ouCK8Alq-YB1vwX4yiUQLZ2FQfUoPX9oAYSgyfeFMnG_vEMpK9Na4ftC3Tle4Pn9Pljq1hfG8LYcdPKQKNCSX3g7DTmrQEk84WXuWTv-drUNd/s640/blogger-image--1451003995.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>WHEELS OF RIBBON</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-41357039558543409182014-03-16T14:54:00.001-07:002014-03-16T14:54:11.604-07:00Climb Every MountainIt's been a while since I have manged to get creative. I've been lucky enough to find a new job, move cities and explore new places with new friends. It has left my wrapping in shocking state of overly stocked but underused! I'm hoping to return to fortnightly posting from now on.<div><br></div><div>Too often we rely on using an item for it's given function and not looking at other uses for it. I get my inspiration from taking ordinary items and using them in a gift wrapping capacity.</div><div><br></div><div>This wrapping was inspired by some bungee cords which I picked up in Tiger. A great piece of wrapping paper with a map of mountain ranges would work well with this but I improvised with home decorated wrapping - adding a personal touch.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJWkymqiB-TZ5y1wVINEz2I_5r794qcDnUd7qLDqqQ_7_9Pm66sMfbGIRpcG6u6hfRkUzdiWOZ4lTUk73GxQrrtHk9thhYGlM_YZKo0HrAeTdxnq4dTl2AAWuE_K5iSGBb10clDCcx8rd/s640/blogger-image--204762693.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJWkymqiB-TZ5y1wVINEz2I_5r794qcDnUd7qLDqqQ_7_9Pm66sMfbGIRpcG6u6hfRkUzdiWOZ4lTUk73GxQrrtHk9thhYGlM_YZKo0HrAeTdxnq4dTl2AAWuE_K5iSGBb10clDCcx8rd/s640/blogger-image--204762693.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">BUNGEE CORD RIBBON</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYxbVRRG1F20GZ62MXAYJSvsgNJjTHwQ0HOq2JNKL2Ppop-Vy5LAH_vOdhGeykHShodgn6yHV2uAIX5ppO3w2NFEMaTY-x8KAm_rJp7Li1dTFAEvhbI_HOzIhPCbw-q2Dd9kS2hmO5x7IM/s640/blogger-image-822473303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYxbVRRG1F20GZ62MXAYJSvsgNJjTHwQ0HOq2JNKL2Ppop-Vy5LAH_vOdhGeykHShodgn6yHV2uAIX5ppO3w2NFEMaTY-x8KAm_rJp7Li1dTFAEvhbI_HOzIhPCbw-q2Dd9kS2hmO5x7IM/s640/blogger-image-822473303.jpg"></a></div>HAND DECORATED WRAPPING</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx7EHVN_WzFdRXvo_1DPpdBoJMfeku4bZs4TLduruZBlnewSfA-44FqhXNbSvr5IoBo3RmCMOeHAwlJBIaYrd3zCQlI99upA_K7izBLwL8_qHyIvLRG4DLawFZTeoGUJhWinPn0NRapHFA/s640/blogger-image-28375523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx7EHVN_WzFdRXvo_1DPpdBoJMfeku4bZs4TLduruZBlnewSfA-44FqhXNbSvr5IoBo3RmCMOeHAwlJBIaYrd3zCQlI99upA_K7izBLwL8_qHyIvLRG4DLawFZTeoGUJhWinPn0NRapHFA/s640/blogger-image-28375523.jpg"></a></div>BUNGEE CORDS - TIGER STORES</div><br></div><div>It almost makes me want to go climb some mountains! Almost.</div><div><br></div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-71968365771458126392014-01-02T14:25:00.001-08:002014-01-02T14:25:22.679-08:00Not a Gift Wrap Example But a Gift Example<div><br></div>This Christmas I wanted to give my brother a slightly different gift. I found some amazing wooden 'reindeer' table scatters in neon colours from Paperchase and I had an idea to use these on a photo frame. <div><br></div><div>To put some context on this, my brother is known to some as 'Moose' and, in my option the 'reindeer' looked less like reindeer and more like moose. While not particularly sentimental, I thought a framed picture of my brother, his son and my dad that they had taken on holiday may be a nice memento.</div><div><br></div><div>I picked up a plain wooden photo frame from Clas Olsen and used a mix of all purpose glue and superglue on the 'reindeer'. It was very quick and simple. Plus, I think my brother liked it!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>'REINDEER' PHOTO FRAME</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuIuQplSnpFD7-i3ZCLxz3SC3b9jpNooC8PSCeLZV2XQu5WWI7zC6Ic-oQu6D9yr_WgqBGHj9Uip1Vzpw9Ck4toC009_5AnwQKrvvK5KD7OD0EQisyTroNTQ49bRWquwXE3fKwvcOPXHF3/s640/blogger-image--2022953258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuIuQplSnpFD7-i3ZCLxz3SC3b9jpNooC8PSCeLZV2XQu5WWI7zC6Ic-oQu6D9yr_WgqBGHj9Uip1Vzpw9Ck4toC009_5AnwQKrvvK5KD7OD0EQisyTroNTQ49bRWquwXE3fKwvcOPXHF3/s640/blogger-image--2022953258.jpg"></a></div><br></div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-17569448527598279642013-12-31T11:18:00.001-08:002013-12-31T11:18:10.141-08:00Happy New Year!With Christmas fading fast (although the decorations remain) it is time to look forward to 2014.<div><br></div><div>I would like to wish you all a happy, healthy & wealthy 2014!</div><div><br></div><div>I hope to keep you updated throughout 2014 with new ideas, projects and interesting posts!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdDjlYqfgpR3MEaDFHyNe0_-VrtjFgdQYMd0AynS99hyzhw3qlWr9D90BaAvz-WPPxrTLycWsaULOvjF-FQFvLS2-kgQsPaQXnN1zWmLttzFuuLbJHMHiAHH_fRRK0c8AwKuYO1NaRV41C/s640/blogger-image--1723222113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdDjlYqfgpR3MEaDFHyNe0_-VrtjFgdQYMd0AynS99hyzhw3qlWr9D90BaAvz-WPPxrTLycWsaULOvjF-FQFvLS2-kgQsPaQXnN1zWmLttzFuuLbJHMHiAHH_fRRK0c8AwKuYO1NaRV41C/s640/blogger-image--1723222113.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-85656584739907155612013-12-22T13:48:00.001-08:002013-12-22T13:48:27.929-08:00Brown Paper for Christmas?!My other theme this year has been brown paper. It is easy to use and there are lots of opportunities to accessorise.<div><br></div><div>Brown paper isn't for everyone as it is not very Christmassy. I would like to have done some printing and ink stamping onto brown paper but I didn't really have the right stamps.</div><div><br></div><div>Below are a range of the ideas I used this year.</div><div><br></div><div>HELLO KITTY STICKERS (Michaels)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAaByC4RxOischuKAEZzgH8Ql0pYCfEb_ii-oKMLurkIutliiFfHMAkDHl9yS4llDOt2pJGneGMkontXAVUCRtF56sOf0_V4u3Ug4_c193ZnKsoEYnfXLdk8LpOR55JvjbqM5FesbPnXtN/s640/blogger-image--1290444953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAaByC4RxOischuKAEZzgH8Ql0pYCfEb_ii-oKMLurkIutliiFfHMAkDHl9yS4llDOt2pJGneGMkontXAVUCRtF56sOf0_V4u3Ug4_c193ZnKsoEYnfXLdk8LpOR55JvjbqM5FesbPnXtN/s640/blogger-image--1290444953.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgUuTmnLLt_hrAHytY8Z1X0Z4wRJM-N3TPKDNYbytSL0auG62KW-_eP4zTvY8xnm9aOIZ8KX63BOYCxixkrCx0kibKluROtlXWWEr-T01kaC3ckU9cQr9fwxJy2SPikY4hcH5PAfIyuvG/s640/blogger-image--25529917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj5vCIviUASjY5f9aQlStxhSCR7xAV6dPQLq3vsU8PJZA-dSBU25gI3QiRiz6dba7ybk3pyn66buDH8CWOkAs69eGo0BvWjmr385oFLM6bNVZLT_Iy4FPkylb_hAYjm9SmVXslrmJZmr5U/s640/blogger-image--972297544.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>RIBBON & FELT STAR TABLE SCATTERS (Paperchase)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYO-EIBilgLCDZIwbfg9ju1mJ1z2HwfFFZrY-ZYzKVBzjOqV7SOKxjZZuHPS_Zr0swwVAT1SgVepxohXcuJgkyqZnALTbztlLI85mL-y_Ue8wrfO2zAbF6N2aPokEI6IBoankFNZvGtJOo/s640/blogger-image-1941113038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYO-EIBilgLCDZIwbfg9ju1mJ1z2HwfFFZrY-ZYzKVBzjOqV7SOKxjZZuHPS_Zr0swwVAT1SgVepxohXcuJgkyqZnALTbztlLI85mL-y_Ue8wrfO2zAbF6N2aPokEI6IBoankFNZvGtJOo/s640/blogger-image-1941113038.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>TWINE & CINNAMON STICKS (Tiger)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVeYaHuN7NSy6zAakzGBu0r78uFLH971CbWD-UAFfwiMr5sh7V42tUGaZEUoC3v0-v501nFlkmaCex8YFaw_IiClWkjCXFOG3Z5ho2aS0m-l6lwCOMuDfmgbu9-LkK0ADyzr_TywhOcRwR/s640/blogger-image--1514352073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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My usual theme is either gold or silver with an accent such as teal or lilac. This year, however, it have embraced what Americans call 'candy stripes' - red & white stripes.<div><br></div><div>During my recent holiday I found some red & white striped wax paper which set me off on this path. I recently also found a large roll of paper in IKEA which has allowed me to to do lots of wrapping in this theme!</div><div><br></div><div>Below are a range of presents with different accents or accessories.</div><div><br></div><div>MINI REINDEER PEGS (Paperchase)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QxfbGg94i7W1HwzspOtSeTSMlVYEP9kUvuJ5MqQhdR4kM_CZxP6pJIf_6wMBeInBHJcBIpi0I1b9VLpi8OgTrou243t7GJOEkFx68mRNF0MJ0hVGfM5JNVZT9FEXZqS2SGRjlJqoy_ac/s640/blogger-image--751137999.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QxfbGg94i7W1HwzspOtSeTSMlVYEP9kUvuJ5MqQhdR4kM_CZxP6pJIf_6wMBeInBHJcBIpi0I1b9VLpi8OgTrou243t7GJOEkFx68mRNF0MJ0hVGfM5JNVZT9FEXZqS2SGRjlJqoy_ac/s640/blogger-image--751137999.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKn8lvUy4032h0NOPU96LtlF3IXULfJG1akQa0VXgGK7e9QqSQ0OghiLYZAw1HjkQ8tLmzKiAUphvrsx9zkjS-WsGa5Ob0uusktdG2WQFEJFi9TGKcdTfGEnH_d7jiftaZ5qwldavsf-4k/s640/blogger-image-112180597.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I admit the packaging isn't for everyone but I like a bit of subversion at Christmas!!!</div><div><br></div><div>BROWN PAPER & WASHI TAPES</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTp6PbnoeyVTkM4rXo_rm50sXlWdCVnJ-Bh-3jjv2ENERSKi4K4LSNZ6SfAQDCE1oaKve4lPVCH7752fh-ueOQWE_HxqXxKflSPVvLYX605srTudLTCDTS_uoS1Ys15cDJNQwpgEjawJDm/s640/blogger-image--1267615655.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTp6PbnoeyVTkM4rXo_rm50sXlWdCVnJ-Bh-3jjv2ENERSKi4K4LSNZ6SfAQDCE1oaKve4lPVCH7752fh-ueOQWE_HxqXxKflSPVvLYX605srTudLTCDTS_uoS1Ys15cDJNQwpgEjawJDm/s640/blogger-image--1267615655.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJ3Y5TB9KlyuFxucKPDfjA5I6hYnp4q-WhLrqEq7Y5IxCjOrevpQxVfemZpk5qB7lS432cZYhZGZvW82zsY0xjKegJNs0m7aEDwzdkJ7eC_LH6kS0FUwLOkPjsRBDNGTQQ0ie1F4-lh_S/s640/blogger-image-1763906512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJ3Y5TB9KlyuFxucKPDfjA5I6hYnp4q-WhLrqEq7Y5IxCjOrevpQxVfemZpk5qB7lS432cZYhZGZvW82zsY0xjKegJNs0m7aEDwzdkJ7eC_LH6kS0FUwLOkPjsRBDNGTQQ0ie1F4-lh_S/s640/blogger-image-1763906512.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXueHgO8dvdQaVVkyGJNxcbDNl8jl28lD4BwjZg3GPoN0_N30Fyo4bQbUJSmk0Jftcygc-rfUCJXoxnEHGYZZ5GO3aABblE9jsXWFucC4gON_ezxV0NZUoNL26ix88bonITT68Aue61bsL/s640/blogger-image-592394075.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXueHgO8dvdQaVVkyGJNxcbDNl8jl28lD4BwjZg3GPoN0_N30Fyo4bQbUJSmk0Jftcygc-rfUCJXoxnEHGYZZ5GO3aABblE9jsXWFucC4gON_ezxV0NZUoNL26ix88bonITT68Aue61bsL/s640/blogger-image-592394075.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I used something simple for these gifts for a male. No fuss. Simple. The chevron washi tape came from the USA and I haven't seen it in the UK yet. I will post a link if I find it for sale in the UK.</div><div><br></div><div>CRAFT PAPER & STAR TAPE</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfWuI-dt9SueJ1cI312hKzVhJSFXQXsgfBbi6UkM-N3u4Xv4uwbcAenL-LlAwn5EDAidk0eby4WK_FrEWRB7xaawv6YwCBx3WbiY730fUdGep85bBLJuhjWgPprfAVpE11g6WBCGziIPYR/s640/blogger-image--1581681664.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfWuI-dt9SueJ1cI312hKzVhJSFXQXsgfBbi6UkM-N3u4Xv4uwbcAenL-LlAwn5EDAidk0eby4WK_FrEWRB7xaawv6YwCBx3WbiY730fUdGep85bBLJuhjWgPprfAVpE11g6WBCGziIPYR/s640/blogger-image--1581681664.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I liked the duck egg blue craft paper with gold stripes and had a stock of gold star tape which kind of clash when together. This gift wrapping could be used for a birthday but I liked the idea for Christmas.</div><div><br></div><div>TISSUE PAPER, CELLOPHANE & FELT STAR</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit2sdASdok06eLcTt99C1VvENqPATb90QM9P6m_iGwMvp2QQzRVP5WTm3gB33YBxzh0J-2dbbfYjV7yfif8TGfi8o8InHEggV0hvVEnmNqF_6RrZtaSUxzOeEj3U1oEfDEftemmEotGimX/s640/blogger-image--1433093956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit2sdASdok06eLcTt99C1VvENqPATb90QM9P6m_iGwMvp2QQzRVP5WTm3gB33YBxzh0J-2dbbfYjV7yfif8TGfi8o8InHEggV0hvVEnmNqF_6RrZtaSUxzOeEj3U1oEfDEftemmEotGimX/s640/blogger-image--1433093956.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUkeFs9YxDULd_RcPHE_P0HkC3qq83kQ4VvRDrEOPcNnAdpQ4JGx-7RTZGnrbFPwtbpPHrdrT_1XCtxg5ewOwaSug8IDLwHrHgePjkGXwLhaGoRKJSmixnIKGACNoVuq_58C3FPfH0AbGn/s640/blogger-image-1541696973.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUkeFs9YxDULd_RcPHE_P0HkC3qq83kQ4VvRDrEOPcNnAdpQ4JGx-7RTZGnrbFPwtbpPHrdrT_1XCtxg5ewOwaSug8IDLwHrHgePjkGXwLhaGoRKJSmixnIKGACNoVuq_58C3FPfH0AbGn/s640/blogger-image-1541696973.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Slightly more traditional as the wrapping contains a snowflake but non-traditional colours and cellophane wrapping. The felt star is actually a coaster! This is an ideal wrap for a flat package but could work with a food gift.</div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-35239257367757491762013-12-04T12:31:00.001-08:002013-12-04T12:31:43.862-08:00Christmas Wreath Gift TagI'm a little in love with pom poms this festive season. I have a selection in my craft store for a few months but haven't really found a good use for them. Today I changed that.<div><br></div><div>At the beginning of Christmas I saw a pom pom wreath for Christmas trees and thought this would make a great gift tag idea. (See previous post for pom pom wreath from John Lewis)</div><div><br></div><div>I started by making a rough circle out of cardboard with a cut out centre which I then covered in washi tape.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW6z1B-oDoNCDdio2JeKtDoRCMzJ8x50OlerBdrbijR0KlgFI40M7zI-nNpAJcWXC2sxoO1xCTzw14aTlxd8IoFniSAQPlv3m5UK_c4-1BS_darwl8exd_QqEwP_xErcgoSBHm8e5-bCcM/s640/blogger-image-1446189965.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW6z1B-oDoNCDdio2JeKtDoRCMzJ8x50OlerBdrbijR0KlgFI40M7zI-nNpAJcWXC2sxoO1xCTzw14aTlxd8IoFniSAQPlv3m5UK_c4-1BS_darwl8exd_QqEwP_xErcgoSBHm8e5-bCcM/s640/blogger-image-1446189965.jpg"></a></div>WASHI TAPE COVERED CARDBOARD RING</div><div><br></div><div>I then attached a ribbon loop for the hanger and covered the front of the ring in pva glue. I then placed as many mini pom poms over the glue to cover the surface. I decided to be very relaxed with colours and pattern but you could use only one colour pom pom or have your colours in a certain design.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0xSdsbHcEOWBI_sGyu3D_F46FN95cTFdW1RcRw6PVTkcwlXFz5ss7r7ceBvBf7KPdXoZYkD9acqXiFgDiKVHIIOu-7r6vL6s5-IDaBNmsg2icpLzFvgSVT1ThJXNxKDM8DvIDaHclARp4/s640/blogger-image--1430816759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0xSdsbHcEOWBI_sGyu3D_F46FN95cTFdW1RcRw6PVTkcwlXFz5ss7r7ceBvBf7KPdXoZYkD9acqXiFgDiKVHIIOu-7r6vL6s5-IDaBNmsg2icpLzFvgSVT1ThJXNxKDM8DvIDaHclARp4/s640/blogger-image--1430816759.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqYgUKsgTLeh8A-6wG9YQhjAQkYXthlMwSX-Wii2dN0iKiqLS5EQWp4z6hVzvQFoO6tAUwwAjTrJ6aBrgKzr2L8hzP3qaqHCZgYGrW7FJ42skXKC_ZPwh-VDMZG1MQ0ujU0NlmkRlrGTgR/s640/blogger-image-122019552.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqYgUKsgTLeh8A-6wG9YQhjAQkYXthlMwSX-Wii2dN0iKiqLS5EQWp4z6hVzvQFoO6tAUwwAjTrJ6aBrgKzr2L8hzP3qaqHCZgYGrW7FJ42skXKC_ZPwh-VDMZG1MQ0ujU0NlmkRlrGTgR/s640/blogger-image-122019552.jpg"></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">POM POMS AND RIBBON</span></div></div><div><br></div><div>Once the glue dried, I affixed a card to cover the centre space as my message area. I suggest you write your message prior to affixing!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBbPLCp1eS_QeWJOZfgzFwWFJ69vtTYGhxLaQQdPonLe8iLn3gl1zKTOlZeXw8wckAfPwdsLkf0q9VRiUDdL0O5nLYoQu-YbjZ07KXpwGYsDmruuHpqcMlBOa6QdItFzqsXigc4K4AUhVv/s640/blogger-image-2044639645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBbPLCp1eS_QeWJOZfgzFwWFJ69vtTYGhxLaQQdPonLe8iLn3gl1zKTOlZeXw8wckAfPwdsLkf0q9VRiUDdL0O5nLYoQu-YbjZ07KXpwGYsDmruuHpqcMlBOa6QdItFzqsXigc4K4AUhVv/s640/blogger-image-2044639645.jpg"></a></div>WITH MESSAGE</div><div><br></div><div>I really like the feel of the gift tag and you could have so much fun with colours and design. I have some larger felt pom poms in my store which may be good as accents on other tags.</div><div><br></div><div>Pom poms are widely available from craft stores but can be expensive. Stock up on special offers or even make your own!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-91517757734400438712013-11-27T13:02:00.001-08:002013-11-27T13:02:27.260-08:00New Website & App FindToday I found a great new app for my iPad (also available as an android app and windows app) and it is also a great website - www.brit.co<div><br></div><div>They have some great posts for craft ideas, there is a shop (shipping within USA only at present), episodes & tutorials. The items are all categorised from crafts through to tech.</div><div><br></div><div>You can comment on posts, pin items to Pinterest, Facebook & Twitter and tag favourite items.</div><div><br></div><div>I love this post below and it has inspired me to get on with my Christmas gift wrapping posts!!</div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.brit.co/holiday-gift-toppers/">http://www.brit.co/holiday-gift-toppers/</a></div><div><br></div><div>Check out the website & app now</div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-66824959118268914492013-11-26T12:17:00.001-08:002013-11-26T12:17:43.324-08:00Christmas InspirationsBefore I start some festive wrapping posts, I thought I'd post some images of items you can currently find in shops that are inspiring me in 2013.<div><br></div><div>POM POM BAUBLES<br><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOm6oWMH5560BC1ruvI-FJv6OGUOwxVATeceelhGyCtHRhlLGKNrgPJv6PA3SHZwC64LMPAbOUSF-3WKFNB85HX3yfCC8j8D2Apg7bagb8d4FfCDIb5c53W25SuFiJBNG5FfEWZHYvkDor/s640/blogger-image-217562375.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7z4vKZvXQDiEabUpZrCozd27nWc5Naxf694JQ0Eq95Q7xbFsFqbLFdHJZXlPIrAZk3UWMpIBFQZvCeRvW1y5SA-2wei4no7sVqAcQIDwggfoq2xhYfNVgUFgZ9n8JS7ReSHmjj51BbuHv/s640/blogger-image-23547605.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>BIRD BAUBLE</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfZeiy3Fkc7u5rjtYhO4_19-uea7RC2Tr36VgCUWBkMepGBmtH9_lRSO1du2JEsYC-rFpCjdl9b0jG__aAvHmc_5BOrW4xjvtCxjy2tes6V3Nv-6ff3qtSmudjrGhwsqd22VB1n30l5xea/s640/blogger-image-540058288.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfZeiy3Fkc7u5rjtYhO4_19-uea7RC2Tr36VgCUWBkMepGBmtH9_lRSO1du2JEsYC-rFpCjdl9b0jG__aAvHmc_5BOrW4xjvtCxjy2tes6V3Nv-6ff3qtSmudjrGhwsqd22VB1n30l5xea/s640/blogger-image-540058288.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>ADVENT BUCKETS</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVWNHcN_W27jmWhgqP9d8JUdSGy2Dxsolv2RR3e-JEKfwGBR3w04qJ5Rmm74Bu5IeCx_wqER5h2lTMA6dxeJFs4283AKx97vL5vPDQSLWbXCITJrMnCBQ9fgccSDz48fe9TXwIt-KymCrw/s640/blogger-image--1771361367.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVWNHcN_W27jmWhgqP9d8JUdSGy2Dxsolv2RR3e-JEKfwGBR3w04qJ5Rmm74Bu5IeCx_wqER5h2lTMA6dxeJFs4283AKx97vL5vPDQSLWbXCITJrMnCBQ9fgccSDz48fe9TXwIt-KymCrw/s640/blogger-image--1771361367.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>All above items are available from John Lewis. </div><div><br></div><div>TABLE SCATTERS</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtZ8Seoi_mtwvoksmRCVlw083d8Ce5ywCFOtiWhxAKCVhBUZrUGrM8eWWGZv15NI_paq7vjC03dHA8JMIVoym5pZ6nN_EabkOXk9eSlkxDlOhIM35LabgMxWxakgvl8-k7A-_uu3kG6SbA/s640/blogger-image--1278110131.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtZ8Seoi_mtwvoksmRCVlw083d8Ce5ywCFOtiWhxAKCVhBUZrUGrM8eWWGZv15NI_paq7vjC03dHA8JMIVoym5pZ6nN_EabkOXk9eSlkxDlOhIM35LabgMxWxakgvl8-k7A-_uu3kG6SbA/s640/blogger-image--1278110131.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpIdpGxDhaxCwA-ssekR0HLari0BUlUwbAciA2XKwKgnpTYEF2g6FZmPcy_NzfywajpI14MmFbORbChb0a_3Bu_Cd1JPYOHeqI0puoOBwB0-S74rycKJNItuCAOGumRgMDYhw9PPiZIwqr/s640/blogger-image-1063050601.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpIdpGxDhaxCwA-ssekR0HLari0BUlUwbAciA2XKwKgnpTYEF2g6FZmPcy_NzfywajpI14MmFbORbChb0a_3Bu_Cd1JPYOHeqI0puoOBwB0-S74rycKJNItuCAOGumRgMDYhw9PPiZIwqr/s640/blogger-image-1063050601.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>CERAMIC GIFT TAGS</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj5F06YLJ_TBLXA7mqqqkTOn2ohPhYw0ikZh9txvD728rr7tBAlF8Dk2ll8xJwYbI2lfsRyQiRx9xZBewUkiO0HUOSxI8BGjxUC8UCAYchHKtq-FP649tQU_g0Abzwdd8mNzYvq2Xf-sca/s640/blogger-image--354041464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj5F06YLJ_TBLXA7mqqqkTOn2ohPhYw0ikZh9txvD728rr7tBAlF8Dk2ll8xJwYbI2lfsRyQiRx9xZBewUkiO0HUOSxI8BGjxUC8UCAYchHKtq-FP649tQU_g0Abzwdd8mNzYvq2Xf-sca/s640/blogger-image--354041464.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>SEASONAL INK STAMPS</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGw-FOySxJFXLBjh6LvG-cA8JsgoE2RGX3J0obPvImE225LjHZwFTjSY6wsfV1dni9QV1IHV0vizF90_g7vUryTnDNGkQgRS869faZCuG2oQoix6dhzzyRn4XoU9jNMLJQsuz0eJgaId7h/s640/blogger-image-1311953301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGw-FOySxJFXLBjh6LvG-cA8JsgoE2RGX3J0obPvImE225LjHZwFTjSY6wsfV1dni9QV1IHV0vizF90_g7vUryTnDNGkQgRS869faZCuG2oQoix6dhzzyRn4XoU9jNMLJQsuz0eJgaId7h/s640/blogger-image-1311953301.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The last few images are for items available at Paperchase</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-56392683968551960202013-11-19T12:32:00.001-08:002013-11-19T12:32:54.444-08:00Neon Craft ThreadOn my travels around the USA I found some amazing craft items. I also found some common craft items that also gave me some ideas.<div><br></div><div>At Paper Source (see previous post for details about this store) I found neon craft thread which gave me an idea for gift wrapping.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieuetWCJdINU4i-WVL0WNj0Y0Lke4Om2Aia655I9283eBGE0vq-1FmaQ3kv4ZMPEUtwRJ_0l_J6Fqium6rcG8FZcb0LUCs_nY0jgALzLZVTpluqNrar9pgXOazQlqZmPTrBRK7W-cosDKF/s640/blogger-image-1234106946.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieuetWCJdINU4i-WVL0WNj0Y0Lke4Om2Aia655I9283eBGE0vq-1FmaQ3kv4ZMPEUtwRJ_0l_J6Fqium6rcG8FZcb0LUCs_nY0jgALzLZVTpluqNrar9pgXOazQlqZmPTrBRK7W-cosDKF/s640/blogger-image-1234106946.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I have an excellent gift box from Paperchase (www.paperchase.co.uk) which is a a ridged, clouded plastic which is ideal for jewellery, cuff links, sweets or small gifts. I decided to use the neon thread to 'wrap' the gift box by using two strips of each colour.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPeCZ4w-7Busztr-ch-Oh6xfhOqlLOxdMQt3Vh8BMnxKEXFlRTDMm54r0BxraGcAFX0a_hrmHho0zQaCxtz2m-ss0_bTfU3aq1LmsSfMivXHmCF5DJCjON91XQHo6avR6BXHztpp70IRuS/s640/blogger-image-413848928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPeCZ4w-7Busztr-ch-Oh6xfhOqlLOxdMQt3Vh8BMnxKEXFlRTDMm54r0BxraGcAFX0a_hrmHho0zQaCxtz2m-ss0_bTfU3aq1LmsSfMivXHmCF5DJCjON91XQHo6avR6BXHztpp70IRuS/s640/blogger-image-413848928.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I like the simplicity of the gift wrap and the brightness of the colour against the clear box with a darker insert.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAN1qRoNq82Nu5ssr_rOdbuMPqhj4_cR3oeHShIKK-iXpWAbOOwUYzJf2PhYCJrhZxlF1SyLL91ohCIjMIxCD8F8so7BhW-65-N5Yd99amIjNSoj0m8xwc3lVIqXSRpg3MvZ55BmQCjuti/s640/blogger-image--798792923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAN1qRoNq82Nu5ssr_rOdbuMPqhj4_cR3oeHShIKK-iXpWAbOOwUYzJf2PhYCJrhZxlF1SyLL91ohCIjMIxCD8F8so7BhW-65-N5Yd99amIjNSoj0m8xwc3lVIqXSRpg3MvZ55BmQCjuti/s640/blogger-image--798792923.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>SIMPLE KNOTS TO TIE THE THREAD</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-SnEubpuMziohDXwFkEPxCmp4gHNltgfa7Duwxu67Zx9pJKQl04bggiS2sVxgZjY5WlNNrIEp_bq87pDy12FbUC3o0vRNa66vDRBhVUjZ7H2onzgs498Joq71wuBu2rwbAHQSbpEcUwXz/s640/blogger-image--1365888871.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-SnEubpuMziohDXwFkEPxCmp4gHNltgfa7Duwxu67Zx9pJKQl04bggiS2sVxgZjY5WlNNrIEp_bq87pDy12FbUC3o0vRNa66vDRBhVUjZ7H2onzgs498Joq71wuBu2rwbAHQSbpEcUwXz/s640/blogger-image--1365888871.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>You could use different colours or type of threads. String, wool and raffia would all work well and you could use more threads to cover a wider area. I like the bright colours that stand out but you could use contrasting colours against wrapping paper or use tones of one colour</div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-10903802640327755802013-11-14T14:42:00.001-08:002013-11-14T14:45:08.485-08:00Christmas is ComingToday I completed my first Christmas package. It was for my 6 year old goddaughter Molly.<div><br></div><div>It is hard to wrap for children as you want it to be all pretty and smart but I think children are more concerned with what is within the package than the wrap. As Molly will be receiving a selection of gifts, I decided on a pre-decorate box. I embellished this with a ribbon, gift tag, a felt reindeer clip (to attach the gift tag to the ribbon) and a reindeer tree decoration.</div><div><br></div><div>I hope she likes it!!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4caRIsi80kq5d9MwE27EqQcJHV8qJJkGMRVqd-5nyH56B3G_ngfVuJ1X4XhoDmTf8oihq4h1CbhmCqOM92bibGYJJBSSzXcVidQAK3UR-di_PrsFe0A3GmInjT_qHG2hoyhrU5DqYHwn2/s640/blogger-image-318820481.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4caRIsi80kq5d9MwE27EqQcJHV8qJJkGMRVqd-5nyH56B3G_ngfVuJ1X4XhoDmTf8oihq4h1CbhmCqOM92bibGYJJBSSzXcVidQAK3UR-di_PrsFe0A3GmInjT_qHG2hoyhrU5DqYHwn2/s640/blogger-image-318820481.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The reindeer clip and tree decoration were from Paperchase last year. I always stock up on Christmas items in the post-Christmas sales as most will never go out of fashion. I would always suggest buying more traditional items in the sales as on-trend items may not last until next Christmas</div><div><br></div><div>Paperchase has a great range of items available this year including a great selection of felt tree decorations. Visit www.paperchase.co.uk for more information and stock.</div><div><br></div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-91707521286815902642013-11-13T15:38:00.001-08:002013-11-14T14:57:53.911-08:00Holiday Finds<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lucky me! I've just returned from a few weeks in the USA and managed to get some shopping done. I also managed to find two amazing craft stores.</span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Please note that both of these stores visited were in Dallas, Texas. Stores may vary by location and may not be in all US states <br></span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Paper Source</span></div></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I was blown away by this store. It is really one large room holding as many paper items you could imagine. The rear of the store is just racks of paper! There was a paper craft demonstration at the front of the store, friendly & helpful staff and brilliant themed areas. I LOVE THIS STORE!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You can sign up form newsletters and they do ship internationally, which is a bonus. 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background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Michaels</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This store is very similar to the UK store Hobby Craft. On a much larger scale than Paper Source, this store deals in all arts & crafts items. They have great sale sections running all year round and great seasonal items. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I currently can't see any information on international shipping and you do need a US zip code in order to join the email list.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Visit http://www.michaels.com for stock ranges and info</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhli4DZ7tTT6emjIWNYsZdALxjOcTeAX1VqyAmCRuOZzL79BtufRX8-fG7Zp4At_WagrlIHdLYlhTArG8ssHoALzi3jiIZ7VQrfnFW94kRKtv7tRSUOYJpn-2UKUqdAB93oIsEFEdeIs3ao/s640/blogger-image-450943228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhli4DZ7tTT6emjIWNYsZdALxjOcTeAX1VqyAmCRuOZzL79BtufRX8-fG7Zp4At_WagrlIHdLYlhTArG8ssHoALzi3jiIZ7VQrfnFW94kRKtv7tRSUOYJpn-2UKUqdAB93oIsEFEdeIs3ao/s640/blogger-image-450943228.jpg"></a></div><br></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">MICHAELS</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A new trend I noticed was gift boxes in Chinese take-out style boxes. Many colours, sizes and styles were evident. I only wish I had room to fit some into my suitcase!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7btOgC9N0vma4cAl5HWL8lYHtlH-nuFPsozsimtp6Zf5goL_nOLSOhcuwOHgpU5nGlGMd3JAiN3tkPeP8Q8ljIaAjVI5fOivcf69gEeOMYLNYVQhyphenhyphenGmdcmQKQ6_KSWDSaSpfhWB_kPzXw/s640/blogger-image-60710878.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7btOgC9N0vma4cAl5HWL8lYHtlH-nuFPsozsimtp6Zf5goL_nOLSOhcuwOHgpU5nGlGMd3JAiN3tkPeP8Q8ljIaAjVI5fOivcf69gEeOMYLNYVQhyphenhyphenGmdcmQKQ6_KSWDSaSpfhWB_kPzXw/s640/blogger-image-60710878.jpg"></a></div><br></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">MICHAELS</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Wooden Christmas gift boxes - can be painted for further effect</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKnFOd8PWBRETNlLA4-fFcOecPa5-S9FYextE6Es4Wub1s8Lnd-ViGDtK5G8cr17ZwK06WFWZPU53kK3nlM6o6JdkKkwdBfBaSVEuO8dE5Yb0ly_sQGYwkJXd0k-0m2vvC3ohFiyR9WZP/s640/blogger-image--386884797.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKnFOd8PWBRETNlLA4-fFcOecPa5-S9FYextE6Es4Wub1s8Lnd-ViGDtK5G8cr17ZwK06WFWZPU53kK3nlM6o6JdkKkwdBfBaSVEuO8dE5Yb0ly_sQGYwkJXd0k-0m2vvC3ohFiyR9WZP/s640/blogger-image--386884797.jpg"></a></div><br></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">MICHAELS</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Another US trend is decorated lunch bags. I also wish I brought some of these back for food gifts</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Gf5WCSBytVmwJHnO1d7Bqk8V_Ndj47N7bXZGG8OXdzXxPapTxS31Jqs3NhFNUPK-INRahhyAcqEuPZNKi0bWB5CGz0K2UXefBSxX6VndBu5IgtJupPEeMOZSohOGO8zpOpEbmYKtE66i/s640/blogger-image--2089906365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Gf5WCSBytVmwJHnO1d7Bqk8V_Ndj47N7bXZGG8OXdzXxPapTxS31Jqs3NhFNUPK-INRahhyAcqEuPZNKi0bWB5CGz0K2UXefBSxX6VndBu5IgtJupPEeMOZSohOGO8zpOpEbmYKtE66i/s640/blogger-image--2089906365.jpg"></a></div><br></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">MICHAELS</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Mad coloured Duck Tape!</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-302581369901928592013-10-13T16:49:00.001-07:002013-10-13T16:49:23.873-07:00Brooch-ing a New Idea!I think we've established on previous posts I'm a bit of a hoarder. I am also a bit of an obsessive. Generally, if I like something I use it/wear it/eat it/ buy it until I am so sick of it and then I have a houseful of stuff I don't use until I start to feel the love again a few months later.<div><br></div><div>A great example of this is brooches. I love them and wore them everyday when I had a job that required me to wear a suit jacket. Every suit and every outfit had a particular brooch. Since I don't work in such a corporate environment I've stopped wearing my large collection of brooches. That's not to say I've stopped using them.</div><div><br></div><div>If you have a gift that requires something to anchor a ribbon, a brooch is a great option. You can buy brooches quite cheaply in accessory shop sales, charity shops and craft fairs. I would recommend using cheap brooches unless it is a special gift where I'm sure a diamond brooch would be appreciated!!</div><div><br></div><div>I have shown some examples below</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyxLCXSbaYvZ7yASFAyHc6h9CE3imiOIBh8lnThGnaYFawl4Naxo1t3rKQr8SOhlmZhvSOla8sRiAVbttsLXZ5bm-e_ZnwUIDOvODvRygR7XAoUCCrCq8R5OzRBlSp3PFQSsBPNmioegi6/s640/blogger-image--290667081.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyxLCXSbaYvZ7yASFAyHc6h9CE3imiOIBh8lnThGnaYFawl4Naxo1t3rKQr8SOhlmZhvSOla8sRiAVbttsLXZ5bm-e_ZnwUIDOvODvRygR7XAoUCCrCq8R5OzRBlSp3PFQSsBPNmioegi6/s640/blogger-image--290667081.jpg"></a></div>Colourful and quite traditional</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78uxnBu-H-s50sot8uVpeFa4EUgcX4oH_zhmeyRI8FlPSUHZFNeX6ZFFNQxsMsJ_NG2WQooTbhSU71f3PDz1cXSCJwXoxo7ps68fa2WXFUtySp_G4XXdamFBwECmBJ2Uf2Z4dyGkmoTwS/s640/blogger-image-2144885172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78uxnBu-H-s50sot8uVpeFa4EUgcX4oH_zhmeyRI8FlPSUHZFNeX6ZFFNQxsMsJ_NG2WQooTbhSU71f3PDz1cXSCJwXoxo7ps68fa2WXFUtySp_G4XXdamFBwECmBJ2Uf2Z4dyGkmoTwS/s640/blogger-image-2144885172.jpg"></a></div>For some reason, this feels quite Christmassy?</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2KkPDCocmL8nh2cCZqNjeKe8LZAYgXj3fsiUIqc4_sE2yUUrysBwWPT1Kzw2Nt-Vvqy2i2Z1B9F0Ybhlpfv0NeDtbr0PgGX3g82EYtvnV8ej3JZ0lF3dc9d4wwAnGzkxSQS0_xE9C_LC/s640/blogger-image-216092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2KkPDCocmL8nh2cCZqNjeKe8LZAYgXj3fsiUIqc4_sE2yUUrysBwWPT1Kzw2Nt-Vvqy2i2Z1B9F0Ybhlpfv0NeDtbr0PgGX3g82EYtvnV8ej3JZ0lF3dc9d4wwAnGzkxSQS0_xE9C_LC/s640/blogger-image-216092.jpg"></a></div>A great brooch for a knitter</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQJj_MpKyurdnzz5rZmtihzxw01eliOAoSccCTHzzr9hjiejAIlYuAKIfvb95_B-wmanOIlxVYT-rg2Q20VCDE453yERCRJBL9sHBrEFNpAvIycEalZ5mzvzRyLAyOoSYWK5Lh4-OxJDe1/s640/blogger-image-1808057842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQJj_MpKyurdnzz5rZmtihzxw01eliOAoSccCTHzzr9hjiejAIlYuAKIfvb95_B-wmanOIlxVYT-rg2Q20VCDE453yERCRJBL9sHBrEFNpAvIycEalZ5mzvzRyLAyOoSYWK5Lh4-OxJDe1/s640/blogger-image-1808057842.jpg"></a></div>Bling on a single ribbon</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaFG63dDVJD55fV95apnBBPqMYxJiaznWBj-DtZfxbnnrORKelOVtQ0-3MvwN7SKKSh5qF2kXSuIGF6dr0_1QJtqPr9m1exBaDYVmtwT44DFrud_fgRq0SWJcJn1Gv8WcaivIy9GEGm8fa/s640/blogger-image-1474174453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaFG63dDVJD55fV95apnBBPqMYxJiaznWBj-DtZfxbnnrORKelOVtQ0-3MvwN7SKKSh5qF2kXSuIGF6dr0_1QJtqPr9m1exBaDYVmtwT44DFrud_fgRq0SWJcJn1Gv8WcaivIy9GEGm8fa/s640/blogger-image-1474174453.jpg"></a></div> Some examples of other brooches</div><div><br></div><div>For music lovers, you could use a range of band and music badges. You can often find a brooch or pin to suit any interest</div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-75424212143570130192013-10-06T12:32:00.001-07:002013-10-06T12:32:47.336-07:00Washi Tape WrappingI have to confess that this idea is a bit of a homage to something I saw a few weeks ago!<div><br></div><div>Washi tape is a Japanese paper tape which is available at most craft stores, stationery stores or online. The tape is writable, comes in a range of colours & patterns and not too sticky so is ideal for gift wrap purposes.</div><div><br></div><div>The gift I needed to wrap was large and quite personal so I wanted the wrapping to reflect this. I took some good old fashioned brown paper and cut lengths of washi tape, sticking the tape in a random pattern on the paper.</div><div><br></div><div>It's not the most fancy wrap but I think it's simple and colourful!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT_VmCksfjAd0l036YnADW4cwrMNgREiRj2iNSXxtvkLTZ6xbtVF_2lBVgS4V-1zEtJL0c_ZSAExaCNnePoYPDbRMaoQc-rr-4q-u8KsMOCuGvTckeNhcfpP_SH2Ivs6ptLgC8ravYgfjI/s640/blogger-image-1958859316.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT_VmCksfjAd0l036YnADW4cwrMNgREiRj2iNSXxtvkLTZ6xbtVF_2lBVgS4V-1zEtJL0c_ZSAExaCNnePoYPDbRMaoQc-rr-4q-u8KsMOCuGvTckeNhcfpP_SH2Ivs6ptLgC8ravYgfjI/s640/blogger-image-1958859316.jpg"></a></div>Washi tape</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Sp4GgT876kMevmwYNBdVXsRCziJn1OR2Rb2rWNwqe68fvlwFDD3x1wKpelHGYCFMVgs5uF4kgfTJnQUb5W4pVqyxN7kWxqEkier4S-vnOC6iJtzq0hkmz7gzMAE8hYnkf_JB9_F1KvKd/s640/blogger-image--298790583.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Sp4GgT876kMevmwYNBdVXsRCziJn1OR2Rb2rWNwqe68fvlwFDD3x1wKpelHGYCFMVgs5uF4kgfTJnQUb5W4pVqyxN7kWxqEkier4S-vnOC6iJtzq0hkmz7gzMAE8hYnkf_JB9_F1KvKd/s640/blogger-image--298790583.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6KAa0XgKdZRz_JVJDQwnCuPdkYF7HjBKEG58iHaRqxqGKWSbinvt-IV_PI2k-nHeyY9cSDss6VCSDKxv4xIyhJXfBTz49UsDVTd_7QCTWStihD3QCCPgwlIRDl8mAgCltPBrjAeY3S9X/s640/blogger-image-1496786485.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6KAa0XgKdZRz_JVJDQwnCuPdkYF7HjBKEG58iHaRqxqGKWSbinvt-IV_PI2k-nHeyY9cSDss6VCSDKxv4xIyhJXfBTz49UsDVTd_7QCTWStihD3QCCPgwlIRDl8mAgCltPBrjAeY3S9X/s640/blogger-image-1496786485.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>For an extra washi tape tip, you could wrap this around string or ribbon to create an unusual package tie!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiim4lZkNZkFNRbPwNgPV-cqmOyeD9X4lmPUKFREaZLbBHm6h8O2IQ3exIJZxod-SZk0g9MEmq1kh6jbL21cYIJIV2r9lCzdlQHkYmx_ux4BUruDmcaTHwSeP-blnLn6anN9i1PrM2w50Rh/s640/blogger-image-426497098.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiim4lZkNZkFNRbPwNgPV-cqmOyeD9X4lmPUKFREaZLbBHm6h8O2IQ3exIJZxod-SZk0g9MEmq1kh6jbL21cYIJIV2r9lCzdlQHkYmx_ux4BUruDmcaTHwSeP-blnLn6anN9i1PrM2w50Rh/s640/blogger-image-426497098.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-91846833729635369372013-09-29T16:44:00.001-07:002013-09-29T16:44:20.241-07:00Wrap it in PlasticI may be the only person who looks for gift wrap ideas in places like kitchen shops and garden departments. I get my best finds in the most unexpected places.<div><br></div><div>My recent idea came from inflatable protective bags, as seen below. These bags come in two sizes suitable - one for wine bottles and one for perfume bottles.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ef7NkIgyutLWpwdBDdf2ZMsp-XXDrmMDj4h89ceU_O4J7ZSVupeO1twYTqEGWsbJUYl5BbndFbzWU_Gce_4U1S4tTmjd-3YIFB26VXGNWv3Ur_hNvhT-csGA7EbKpsu4lnvLodJB8QBo/s640/blogger-image-1415837908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ef7NkIgyutLWpwdBDdf2ZMsp-XXDrmMDj4h89ceU_O4J7ZSVupeO1twYTqEGWsbJUYl5BbndFbzWU_Gce_4U1S4tTmjd-3YIFB26VXGNWv3Ur_hNvhT-csGA7EbKpsu4lnvLodJB8QBo/s640/blogger-image-1415837908.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>What I love about these is the gift is on show from the start. Pop a bottle of champagne in the bag, blow it up and voila! How you decorate it is up to you. I've done an example below with some washi tape and a permanent marker pen.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-zKM9yUodTjHnphYJAdoIcxwQDhFQv2jStcZaxCjCGhWOWSswXIrK6hYioGU7oXyXQ5PIKeuyylSUVB0LQOy_YVnGTg9cwyM0mrcp5XA8OtX0Kr-Xt3h-kqbVs0u0cSKhvSifEAta5DD2/s640/blogger-image-1209626960.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-zKM9yUodTjHnphYJAdoIcxwQDhFQv2jStcZaxCjCGhWOWSswXIrK6hYioGU7oXyXQ5PIKeuyylSUVB0LQOy_YVnGTg9cwyM0mrcp5XA8OtX0Kr-Xt3h-kqbVs0u0cSKhvSifEAta5DD2/s640/blogger-image-1209626960.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkkuJxcikV8FUJO5W0Xd9l6uTmQQkKtm5r2l1nfRw8MX-r_4ZJp1NaTiZH0Rux2FXjbGFO5BU0jTb9gX4hr7PFuMUeJFOFZtAV0N-32yWm2ll0tCqNMXeP9nF5qbh_r9pk9HpHDBG_Z_Pc/s640/blogger-image-1964712536.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkkuJxcikV8FUJO5W0Xd9l6uTmQQkKtm5r2l1nfRw8MX-r_4ZJp1NaTiZH0Rux2FXjbGFO5BU0jTb9gX4hr7PFuMUeJFOFZtAV0N-32yWm2ll0tCqNMXeP9nF5qbh_r9pk9HpHDBG_Z_Pc/s640/blogger-image-1964712536.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhapBXwYA2KCHhkd7AZLg1j-8HRFZf2_pj4vVqFbqLC29JQD5LxCo1agfGcm-7QFGid7juEOB6f9z171BY5JL7GRmmUuAEsZpFjaCplGSk0gQ1zJqTQIA_91y5vdBO71YC0biMkzznJOh5l/s640/blogger-image-2129442085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhapBXwYA2KCHhkd7AZLg1j-8HRFZf2_pj4vVqFbqLC29JQD5LxCo1agfGcm-7QFGid7juEOB6f9z171BY5JL7GRmmUuAEsZpFjaCplGSk0gQ1zJqTQIA_91y5vdBO71YC0biMkzznJOh5l/s640/blogger-image-2129442085.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Want to do something different with the inflatable gift bag? What about this:</div><div><br></div><div>- the small bags are great as a makeshift vase. Insert flowers, inflate (not too full so it stands) and add some water</div><div><br></div><div>- got little boys in your family? I think this packaging would suit something like matchbox cars or small figurines. Lay the bag flat on a table or counter & lay the toys within the bag. While the bag remains flat, blow it up. The toys will move slightly upon inflation</div><div><br></div><div>- scarves, socks, t-shirts. Anything can be put in these bags. Try it out for yourself!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9MwCqHCkQYQ4h7E5eWvdjyKeiAxWxHurWZRfhBshfqRO8q2B9svDDJFc8FDaPeuAXaSoU-qwXiGmjIdAdw13dmzXQOYpaaaCDyA0ht0lpsvTKfGauXohbpNJYKht6v7yT93TFELLvb2J2/s640/blogger-image--1113584765.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9MwCqHCkQYQ4h7E5eWvdjyKeiAxWxHurWZRfhBshfqRO8q2B9svDDJFc8FDaPeuAXaSoU-qwXiGmjIdAdw13dmzXQOYpaaaCDyA0ht0lpsvTKfGauXohbpNJYKht6v7yT93TFELLvb2J2/s640/blogger-image--1113584765.jpg"></a></div>A scarf with rope and gift tag</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRmhh_DAlrSvV8IU1elcGxfgMkJx1sWUX4MmdCIgCc0JjaSZLpw1LF4IwjIsGHHgALopz3WZI-iGjy6XMXRNwO1K72oTpGSlOq6gQM4-6KCnt9-b0GGdVil_J_LXAVDnENayRvFSqZMODo/s640/blogger-image--1549321466.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRmhh_DAlrSvV8IU1elcGxfgMkJx1sWUX4MmdCIgCc0JjaSZLpw1LF4IwjIsGHHgALopz3WZI-iGjy6XMXRNwO1K72oTpGSlOq6gQM4-6KCnt9-b0GGdVil_J_LXAVDnENayRvFSqZMODo/s640/blogger-image--1549321466.jpg"></a></div>Poor photo but this is some rolls of socks</div><div><br></div><div>In terms of decoration, you could glue sequins or glitter on the bag. You could also use different coloured marker pens to draw a pattern on the bag.</div><div><br></div><div>There are lots of options to get creative - enjoy!</div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-51053523066146770822013-09-27T15:04:00.001-07:002013-09-27T15:04:52.621-07:00Who Doesn't Love a Wedding??My friend Hannah and her lovely fiancée are getting married tomorrow! I love it when my friends get married but I love getting a gift more. The gift I purchased from the gift list is to be taken to the event with me so I had the chance to wrap it. Usually I end up buying from a gift list with direct delivery to the Bride & Groom which isn't half as much fun for me!<div><br></div><div>In all honesty I was going to get a gift bag but I couldn't find anything the right size or with a pattern/colour I liked. I had to go to work with something else. Luckily, the gift fitted perfectly into a shoe box I had saved for reuse.</div><div><br></div><div>I decided to wrap the gift in 'pretty' paper and keep the gift box more simple. The box was wrapped in brown paper and I used raffia string instead of ribbon. For gift tags I used wedding place cards which gave the gift a different look.</div><div><br></div><div>This is quite a traditional looking gift but I think it is pretty. I hope the Bride & Groom like it and I wish them the best for the future!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzwV93kI_N7Ftzf2nzsgy9Oym6Q4zWpkJgq43dQQShdIMWbqiXI08jiR2HYBYcbHLdBOaMec48bDGplJLbhPUKeBlWNFKt9tsbvKsx_-mWHn7QXFQZzOVwcUC1LBntxWbasj5oudCDlzlP/s640/blogger-image--1389805769.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzwV93kI_N7Ftzf2nzsgy9Oym6Q4zWpkJgq43dQQShdIMWbqiXI08jiR2HYBYcbHLdBOaMec48bDGplJLbhPUKeBlWNFKt9tsbvKsx_-mWHn7QXFQZzOVwcUC1LBntxWbasj5oudCDlzlP/s640/blogger-image--1389805769.jpg"></a></div>The gift<div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ_OSgBNTWpbFFzBmTZVewTfFUvUUbNIe_KPPGeDbMSyyvJfAEzjrGHs4WV0Nly6mWn4XR-PAXDOEmR6bWfF7_Mgp_RTieaytyjN2SyrLmouYjZWwoY35p5OtG8et8a-X-nj91wlQq4-ZR/s640/blogger-image-1177029336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ_OSgBNTWpbFFzBmTZVewTfFUvUUbNIe_KPPGeDbMSyyvJfAEzjrGHs4WV0Nly6mWn4XR-PAXDOEmR6bWfF7_Mgp_RTieaytyjN2SyrLmouYjZWwoY35p5OtG8et8a-X-nj91wlQq4-ZR/s640/blogger-image-1177029336.jpg"></a></div>The outer gift box covered in brown paper</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGeqCFdWufyvVSmlwmLn8FGXZnpt0sum2SR63i8UgqFcvKJ4mnSm3QDMeQNmDkGbp-ti9Zd6KtZp8pV5T8qvrd1-NNYVQNAheaZzb9SHqwUVaDEu3a7uspCKwvndL6JGxPtnU2jmkJSsUl/s640/blogger-image--1068212008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGeqCFdWufyvVSmlwmLn8FGXZnpt0sum2SR63i8UgqFcvKJ4mnSm3QDMeQNmDkGbp-ti9Zd6KtZp8pV5T8qvrd1-NNYVQNAheaZzb9SHqwUVaDEu3a7uspCKwvndL6JGxPtnU2jmkJSsUl/s640/blogger-image--1068212008.jpg"></a></div>A perfect fit!</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiI3OOiSn1gRweb_mQoFEHG4BRGcf2JUNOJkKM8VQ6AvHXmQ-IAxk46yibxMntU9vxG-8p6Jh8pAg_iwUP40fvX_IKvGBeqxgCKrXVDBV_sjfngKHu4ywsS5kJLqCNizi30gjiKpVfGwKt/s640/blogger-image-831517443.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiI3OOiSn1gRweb_mQoFEHG4BRGcf2JUNOJkKM8VQ6AvHXmQ-IAxk46yibxMntU9vxG-8p6Jh8pAg_iwUP40fvX_IKvGBeqxgCKrXVDBV_sjfngKHu4ywsS5kJLqCNizi30gjiKpVfGwKt/s640/blogger-image-831517443.jpg"></a></div>Place cards used as gift tags</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipMLr6jRLxqCXJHVzxWOb_s-zl5EBuFHStIpdTH-n_1f-OtkM1yBJLzUI-9Ot5k-lhEbNRHL9CsQLk5NmScIYyyJ7-TThudpBNoHtVIoi-qFT_xKDu5dCKwMXo5UWMT5sJS0sLzSK1g5fz/s640/blogger-image-1359852480.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipMLr6jRLxqCXJHVzxWOb_s-zl5EBuFHStIpdTH-n_1f-OtkM1yBJLzUI-9Ot5k-lhEbNRHL9CsQLk5NmScIYyyJ7-TThudpBNoHtVIoi-qFT_xKDu5dCKwMXo5UWMT5sJS0sLzSK1g5fz/s640/blogger-image-1359852480.jpg"></a></div></div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884450522035450470.post-17933639605351454912013-09-27T14:32:00.001-07:002013-09-27T14:32:35.671-07:00Love LeatherOne of my greatest friends recently celebrated her 40th Birthday and as she isn't a girly girl, I went tough for her present - a leather bracelet with engraved tag.<div><br></div><div>I hope she doesn't mind, but I recycled an old watch box for the gift box. It fitted perfectly with the gift as it was a faux-leather box with a cool cushion. I used bright star buttons to add some colour and brighten the white box up.</div><div><br></div><div>This was quite a simple gift box but shows why I hoard gift boxes, wrap, ribbon and anything else I could use for gift packaging!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmcKun78rJSW8gJuVzaWWJDp2wqAaKs1UgYZaOA-3GggDY1Zja-19cDPRLsjyP6DfaKEfsACvVDkofDok_JU1qD99NvO5twh2G7Sf-DV8Wx-A0LHHxoUke2ADUYncFI6mBF_LjbxCkkBEo/s640/blogger-image--1109272780.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmcKun78rJSW8gJuVzaWWJDp2wqAaKs1UgYZaOA-3GggDY1Zja-19cDPRLsjyP6DfaKEfsACvVDkofDok_JU1qD99NvO5twh2G7Sf-DV8Wx-A0LHHxoUke2ADUYncFI6mBF_LjbxCkkBEo/s640/blogger-image--1109272780.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbYvfZjDyRivujtzZLPGuO8Vs8OGSPDST-ZcSbKMMHWvq3Xa_wviulkrr3CcoZSpLXaEnQEE5_Bzr50gUtCLLAWQMxTNNKCMr-gOI2UjOwvIlgT6rTXcN_Jopjf9G3Z0EI-0YrpZVmwDz/s640/blogger-image-1199299305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbYvfZjDyRivujtzZLPGuO8Vs8OGSPDST-ZcSbKMMHWvq3Xa_wviulkrr3CcoZSpLXaEnQEE5_Bzr50gUtCLLAWQMxTNNKCMr-gOI2UjOwvIlgT6rTXcN_Jopjf9G3Z0EI-0YrpZVmwDz/s640/blogger-image-1199299305.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixfzG-MeDILuAlorbE9WDFPVE7j9uZWZXwKRGCDaqyReskSeJj8CabDpM-E_VieatClEWzmrOJoob3JvX5n0jfaH71jdimHChCQKAUbVNoDmhMKQbJhxzQJ_oc3WGsDTyLKw9Kj9akAWnJ/s640/blogger-image-1894661652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixfzG-MeDILuAlorbE9WDFPVE7j9uZWZXwKRGCDaqyReskSeJj8CabDpM-E_VieatClEWzmrOJoob3JvX5n0jfaH71jdimHChCQKAUbVNoDmhMKQbJhxzQJ_oc3WGsDTyLKw9Kj9akAWnJ/s640/blogger-image-1894661652.jpg"></a></div>MrsMoustacheGiftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995237791589412889noreply@blogger.com0