Sunday, November 13, 2011

"W" is for Wrapped

Tiny star ornaments wrapped in DIY window boxes.


I made the window boxes using clear acetate.


Challenge: wrap these fragile ornaments for Christmas delivery:


I wanted a window box so you can see the ornament inside:


Solution: cut a hole in the top of a gift box and glue acetate to make window:


Easy and quick solution for the fragile ornaments.


Here's how I made the window boxes:

1. Use 6" x 6" x 4" gift box and clear acetate:


2. Lay box open so top flap is flat.
Mark 1" border around top flap:


3. Cut out square using exacto knife:


4. Cut acetate to fit opening plus 1":
(Acetate piece here measures 5" x 5")



5. Flip top flap of box to wrong side, lay small bead of hot glue and quickly place acetate in opening pressing edges into glue:


6. Use tissue and place ornament in box:


7. Add burlap strips for ribbon and matching letter tag with twine:



Ready for gift giving.


Make your own window boxes to protect those fragile gifts that are too pretty to hide.


I'm linking up to:


Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane
SAS @ Funky Junk
Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello
Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime
Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West
Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
DIY Fall Festival @ The DIY Showoff
Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou
Making the World Cuter @ Making the World Cuter
Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z
Good Life @ A Beach Cottage
Delightfully Inspiring @ Delightful Order
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple
Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue
Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Tickled Pink @ 504 Main
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
SAS @ Just a Girl
Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage
Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic
inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
Tuesday Timeout @ Reasons to Skip the Housework

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