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Brown paper gift bags can be decorated with folk art designs with some markets and a few other basic items. Decorate brown paper gift bags with folk art designs with help from an experienced crafts expert in this free video clip.
You can decorate with curling ribbon in a wide variety of different ways depending on your preferences. Decorate with curling ribbon with help from a florist, interior decorator and party planner in this free video clip.
Some gifts are just tough to wrap. When there’s not enough time to hunt down the perfect box, knowing a few handy tricks can make those awkward packages as pretty as the rest
Decorating gifts with tulle is a great opportunity to add a creative flair to your gathering. Learn how to decorate gifts with tulle with help from a longtime and experienced event planner in this free video clip.
Fabric can be used to wrap a frame in a number of different creative ways. Create ways to wrap a frame with fabric with help from an accomplished designer, organizer, party planner, and shopper in this free video clip.
You can make a wide variety of gift wrapping accessories right at home using tools you probably already have access to. Learn about do it yourself gift wrapping accessories with help from a crafts professional in this free video clip.
The ASCII Importer/Exporter is the name of a utility found in the BlackBerry Desktop Manager used to transfer information, like contacts or calendar events, between a BlackBerry device and software programs on a computer. However Blackberry is not alone in its ability to export or import information in ASCII format. Any software that allows you to import or export information in plain text format uses an import and export utility. Whether you use a BlackBerry or not, its ASCII Importer/Exporter utility can serve as a model for understanding any programs that import or export information using ASCII.
WordPress provides several features, such as themes that you can change dynamically. All WordPress installations have a default theme that comes pre-packaged with the blog. You do not have to do anything outside of the normal installation to use the default theme, and it will display automatically once your blog is fully installed. You can edit the default theme and change theme settings at any time from the WordPress Dashboard.
If you've jailbroken your iOS device and are looking to give the menu a fresh new look, odds are you've heard of the Winterboard app. Winterboard gives users with jailbroken iPhones and iPods the ability to customize the theme for the background, buttons and other features. Making your own is a great way to express your personal taste and the GNU Image Manipulation Program, or GIMP, is a free tool offering advanced image editing that can bring these themes to life.
Tumblr provides an array of tools for expressing yourself through customization of your blog's appearance. You can alter your blog's title, page layout, fonts, images and color schemes to create an entirely new theme. You can quickly access and use these tools for your blog.
Hazelnuts have a tough shell which can be tricky to crack, especially if you do not have a nutcracker. Fortunately, it is simple to put together your own makeshift nut cracking device. Hazelnuts are a delicious, filling and healthy snack, rich in unsaturated fat, fiber and other essential minerals. Especially popular during the Christmas holiday season, hazelnuts can be eaten raw, roasted, salted or can be used as an ingredient in other main dishes and desserts.
Gift bags are popular for both gift-giving occasions, like Christmas and birthdays, as well as take-home favors at parties. Bags of various styles and designs, made from either paper or cloth, can be purchased at a variety of locations. However, people with a talent for sewing sometimes choose to make their own gift bags, which can fit a specific design or theme. Homemade bags often include customized decorations, handles or closures.
After you finish crocheting a bonnet for your baby or toddler, you may need to add ribbon ties to hold it on. The pattern style you used for the bonnet determines exactly how, and where, you need to attach the ribbon ties. Adding ribbon ties to a crocheted bonnet gives the bonnet a professional finished look. The process is fairly simple, requiring a bit of concentration and very little sewing.
For an interesting and inexpensive centerpiece for a child's party or other gathering, create a lollipop stand out of common craft materials. Inexpensive items can be turned into conversation pieces with a little bit of time and effort. This allows you to create an item that will be remembered by your guests. A lollipop stand can add an element of color to an otherwise drab table setting -- offering sweet treats that will be savored by one and all.
House wrap is installed on the exterior of homes at the time of construction. These wraps are designed to act as an air barrier. House wraps are made from different materials that have the ability to retard moisture and block air. Tar paper is not designed for use as a house wrap, as it holds in heat and tears more easily than wraps made from fibrous plastic. However, an exception is made for homes with wood siding that are built in very wet climates. These homes should have tar paper instead of typical house wrap as an air barrier.
Users can create a theme just for the home page in Drupal. With this popular open-source program, you can design a layout for the first Web page that is very different from the rest of your website pages. Defining a template for that purpose could be beneficial for a page with heavy graphics, a landing page that consists of a flash screen, or a page with other specialized technical requirements. Working things like this into a generic Drupal template is unpractical, which is why Drupal is flexible enough to make specific home page themes, including examples for a designer to…
By the time you've reached the end of your holiday gift-buying, you might be a bit jaded by the whole process. One way to restore a bit of fun and playfulness to your holiday mood is by coming up with creative ways of wrapping gifts for your nearest and dearest. Finding just the right gift is even more satisfying when you can find a tricky, deceptive way of wrapping it up.
Standard 4-by-4-inch ceramic tiles are inexpensive, durable and waterproof. They are also the perfect size for drink coasters. With just a few additional materials you can personalize the coasters to match your own decor or to give as gifts. A protective material on the bottom of the tiles gives them a professional, finished look and prevents the coasters from scratching your furniture.
A conclusion, whether written or verbal, can sway a reader who has an ambivalent opinion on the subject matter. Your conclusion should not only wrap up a paper, thesis, debate or lecture, it should also support the point you're trying to make. A conclusion that pertains to the facts and evidence described in your topic is even more powerful when it causes the recipient to apply the idea to his life or ponder the topic further.
You can add straps to a pair of shoes to make them fit better or to add embellishment. There are many types of shoe straps such as ankle, ankle wrap or instep straps. Whatever strap you choose to add, use materials that match or coordinate with the shoe's color and style.
A gift bag helps your event attendees form their opinions about your event, so these bags require careful thought. Your budget and the type of event will dictate the exact items you include, but no matter what you place inside the bags they must look neat. A 10-dollar bag that’s clean and crisp will look better than a wrinkled bag with 100 dollars' worth of items tossed carelessly inside.
Although bubble wrap is most commonly used to protect items, it can also be used for artistic purposes. Use bubble wrap to add texture and patterns to paintings and craft projects. The effect created by the bubble wrap depends on the type of bubble wrap you use and how you use it.
The practice of growing your own garden to provide fresh fruits and vegetables for the family provides the added benefit of saving money on the grocery bill. Using recycled materials to start seeds for your garden is an effective way to cut the cost of producing your own food.
Home-baked foods, like brownies, make tasty gifts. A wrapper of cute cellophane packaging creates the final touch for presentation. Finishing off the package of brownies can be done with variety and style. There are several options out there to dress up the cellophane or to vary the way the brownies are wrapped.
Cheerleader uniforms are normally standard issue items, given to members of the squad by the school or organization that sponsors the cheerleaders. But ponytail holders or other hair accessories are usually up to individual cheerleader and can be a real opportunity to personalize your outfit as well as show some extra school spirit. Making your own tie ribbon ponytail holder can be a relatively simple process and gives you the option of making things as simple or as elaborate as you choose.
Fudge is the classic homemade holiday gift. Even if you have a killer recipe, remember that presentation is as important as the quality of your fudge. Don’t deliver your sweet offering on a holiday paper plate, covered with plastic wrap and a bow. Instead, dress up your gift so that the outside is as special as the creamy fudge inside.
Planning gift bags for adults can require creativity and attention to detail and budget. Before determining the prizes, evaluate the event budget and number of attendees. Repackaging sweets or creating the contents of bags at home can stretch a tight budget. Using a door prize or raffle system to distribute high-end gifts can also be a fair way to help stretch gift-bag funds.
Wine is a great gift for a hostess even if she is not a wine connoisseur. Stores offer a wide variety of bags and wrap you can use for your gift. However, giving a bottle of wine wrapped in a homemade gift bag will be special. You only need a little creativity, a sewing machine and an shirt you no longer use to make a unique gift wrap for a bottle of wine.
Keeping fish gives you a chance to enjoy the beauty of nature in your own home, but it also allows you to express your creativity and style. If your home has an Oriental or Japanese theme, you can extend that look to the inside of your tank by choosing a variety of Japanese decorations to make your fish tank look its best. You can even extend that Japanese theme by choosing an assortment of fish popular in Oriental cultures.
Basement support poles, also known as lally columns, are sometimes located in inconvenient areas of a basement. Builders often try to enclose them in a wall, but sometimes that is just not possible. So, homeowners are left with an ugly metal or wooden pole in the middle of the room. There are several ways to disguise or cover these poles so that they do not take away from your enjoyment of your living space or entertainment area.
A candy-coated ball sounds like a prop from a movie about a chocolate maker, but this craft project is readily made at home for decoration or an edible centerpiece. One of the issues with covering a foam ball with candy is getting the candy to stick to the foam. You must determine whether you will want it to be easy for people to remove the candy from the ball. Once you know how the finished project will be used, you can pick your application method.
The big four-o is one of those birthday milestones that calls for added attention. Make the gift bag as thoughtful as the gift that goes inside by designing and sewing a personalized drawstring bag that is both luxurious and reusable. You can make bags small enough to hold a pair of diamond earrings or large enough to hold a suitcase and a ticket to the Bahamas. The gift bag can be made in a cylinder shape for a bottle of wine or as a circle to hold expensive lingerie. Be creative and have fun!
Adding a satin border to a quilt will give it a touch of class and elegance. Pick out your favorite color, one that complements your quilt or happens to be the favorite color of the recipient. The border, also known as a binding, will also keep your quilt from fraying, allowing it to be treasured for years to come. With a binding, the quilt can be used or hung up for decoration.
Tumbled stones are smooth rocks and crystal points. Some may be so thick that it's difficult to drill a hole in them for a jump ring, which connects the stone to a jewelry cord or chain. These stones are ideal for wire-wrapping techniques, which involve wrapping pliable wire cord around a stone to make a connecting point for securing to necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Wire wrapping is also considered a decorative element, and some jewelry makers choose wire wrapping even when stones have drilled holes.
Loofah sponges are an organic bath product that is used to exfoliate and stimulate your skin when showering or bathing. Most commonly purchased in the natural state -- a long tube shape in a pale, fleshy color -- you can decorate a loofah sponge to make a useful and aesthetically pleasing gift. Rhinestones and other embellishments will render the loofah unusable, so decorate the sponge using fabric dye and creative loofah-material embellishments to present a clever and functional gift.
Adorable tote bags serve as gifts by themselves, but you can also fill totes with other cute gifts that fit the occasion. Make alterations to tote bags or seek out certain textures, styles, brands and theme totes for your friend. These bags have much more room than a purse, so feel free to utilize this space and tuck plenty of surprises inside.
University of Mississippi football fans can't wait to get to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on sun-splashed Saturdays to cheer on the Rebels. True-blue fans can show their spirit beyond wearing the Ole Miss colors and singing the fight song. Homemade signs can excite the crowd, draw a laugh, get the attention of TV cameras and lead a cheer to inspire the team and bring home a Southeastern Conference victory.
Wrap-around porches have a front porch that extends around one or more sides. Reminiscent of old plantation homes, wrap-around porches provide ample space that adds livable square footage to your home's exterior. Decorating your wrap-around porch to highlight your home's architecture and to encourage conversation will help you to make the most of your home's entertainment areas. You will also add to your home's curb appeal, making your porch a valuable asset in the process.
A yard of ribbon can add a custom touch to a purchased pillowcase. A wide selection of woven ribbon is available at fabric supply stores. Adding the ribbon to the pillow case is best accomplished by hand sewing with a needle and thread. Once the ribbon has been attached, the pillowcase should be placed in a lingerie bag before machine washing to protect the ribbon. A pair of these customized pillowcases would make a thoughtful housewarming gift.
If you're helping to organize a fashion show, it's essential to send each guest home with a gift bag full of sample cosmetics used in the show and items that will promote other vendors at the function. Both practical and fanciful items are appropriate for a fashion show goody bag, and will remind guests of this enjoyable event for months afterward.
Necklaces tied with ribbon have become a popular trend in high-end boutiques and chain stores such as J.Crew and Anthropologie. Ribbon adds a casual look and a punch of color to an older vintage necklace. Save a little money and get creative by making your own. Play around with multiple strands, widths and textures of ribbon for a look that's completely your own.
Found a great sundress, but it doesn't have ties on the shoulders, or the ties are too narrow? Add some security by attaching your own ties. It's a simple process, and it easily reversible if you change your mind. Using a wide grosgrain ribbon in a complementary color is a good way to simplify the process and avoid the need for matching fabric.
While the definition of folk art is difficult to pin down, according to the Smithsonian Archives of American Art, Pennsylvania German frakturs are the most generally accepted form of folk art. These simple, country-style designs lend themselves well to use in decorating. Transform a bland, brown bag into a gift bag with simplistic beauty and intrigue. Using acrylic paints and stencils, this project can be completed and enjoyed by both adults and children.
A grandma-to-be feels excited, proud and special. Her child is about to give birth to another generation of the family. Honor this meaningful time in an expectant grandmother's life by offering a gift basket filled with goodies she'll need for the job, as well as gifts that match her joyful feelings.
Clipboards are great to have at work or in school, but these ordinarily boring boards can also become works of art. Découpage is a simple way to turn something ordinary into something fun and unique. All you do is apply paper cutouts to an object as decoration and then seal the surface. With découpage, you can use anything from leftover wrapping paper to colorful newspaper comics to turn a utilitarian clipboard into something that livens up the office, makes homework more fun for the kids, or displays lists in a far more attractive way.
You can make a reversible gift bag as a craft project to use for a birthday gift or other special occasion. This is a task that requires sewing fabric pieces together. You will first need to determine the type of fabric that you want to use for the gift bag and then need to decide how large to make your gift bag before beginning the project.
Homemade gift bags have the added design element of creative imagination. When you want a pretty little fabric bag that looks original and special, consider unusual sources for the fabric. Make a shirt sleeve gift bag by repurposing a shirt you no longer wish to wear. When you choose a shirt made from fabric that fits the gift, you can create a coordinated gift that a recipient will enjoy.
Making paper rosettes is an easy way to repurpose wrapping paper. Gift wrap rosettes add a festive touch when hung up as party decorations or adorning presents. Using gift wrap allows you to cut long continuous strips of paper to make voluminous rosettes easily. If you are making several rosettes at a time, place plastic wrap on top of each rosette and stack them when pressing them flat. The plastic will help the rosettes keep from sticking to each other.
The average American woman, who owns a little under 20 pairs of shoes, purchases an additional three or four pairs a year, according to a 2007 poll by the "Consumer Reports" National Research Center. When you factor in the rest of the family, it's little wonder that shoe boxes are used for everything from storing Christmas decorations to filing away receipts or keeping the kid's latest "pet." Instead of cluttering your home with excess shoe boxes or throwing them in the trash, try decorating them and filling them with toiletry items. Use your personally designed shoe box gifts for family…
Building a wooden arch does not need to cost a lot of money. Using building lumber, you can quickly and easily put together an impressive arch without emptying your pocketbook. These arches are great for weddings, parties or just decorating a garden. They can be made in different sizes depending on your preference and the materials are readily available at any home building supply store. Always wear protective eye wear when operating power tools to reduce the risk of injury while building.
