I hoard those garland pipe cleaners at this time of year. You can find them at most craft stores. I use them for everything from napkins rings to adding a sweet little monogram to a gift package.
(*A little tip for wrapping presents with brown paper and fabric scraps is to use packing tape instead of regular scotch tape – trust me on this.)
I also like to use my fabric scraps to make preppy bow ties. They’re so simple to make and look so cute on a present!
These little bow ties are so fun, preppy and sweet that I often skip the wrapping part all-together and just tie them on an unwrapped plain box with some twine. They also make for a fun way to dress up a bottle of wine!
My plan is to get my wrapping done early this year. Let’s hope that actually happens! If you don’t have a heaping pile of fabric scraps to sort through take a look at some of your kids outgrown clothes. A few years ago I made a wreath out of my son’s old sweater vest, and I still use that wreath in my decor every year!
Those bow ties are absolutely adorable!! I think I want to put them on every single one of my packages this year! Thank you so much for sharing! And your blog is just wonderful…. I love your style…. One of my very favorites to read everyday 🙂 ~ Rachael