December 24, 2011

Merry Christmas!

Since I probably won't have time to get online tomorrow, I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas today.


Thanks to Older and Wisor, I figured out how to have the bling (I know, I can't believe I said that either) of a Christmas tree without the hassle of putting up a Christmas tree.

I also finally figured out how to wrap presents in the Christmas fabric I bought several years ago. I originally made a few bags out of it, which resulted in blobs under the Christmas tree. Then I tried furoshiki which was a bit bland for Christmas. But this year I figured out how to use it like paper gift wrap using only the bow to hold it together.

If you've read my blog long, you know I hate greeting cards of any kind, Christmas, birthday, etc. It's the expense of buying a card, sending it, just so someone can look at it and throw it away. Same with gift wrap and ribbon, plus the added chance of throwing away part of a Christmas gift. The fabric wrap and wire ribbon can be reused every year. Reuse, Recycle - part of the three R's. I love it.

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8 comments:

  1. Grandma KDecember 24, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Ah, a lady after my own heart. I always thought greeting cards and most occasions for them were invented by the card makers for money and only money.

    Good way to wrap presents - I will have to remember it for next year. Your mantle is absolutely beautiful, but I didn't expect anything less from you!!!

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  2. LuAnnDecember 24, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I love the idea of wrapping gifts in fabric. I will also remember that for next year. Beautiful mantel. Merry Christmas

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  3. FlowerLady LorraineDecember 24, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    What a wonderful idea.

    Have a lovely Christmas and a great 2012.

    FlowerLady

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  4. Eat To LiveDecember 25, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    That Gift turned ut beautiful. Merry Christmas!

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  5. SpinningStarDecember 26, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Merry Christmas and your bling looks wonderful.
    liz

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  6. KateDecember 27, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Hope you had a Merry Christmas. Your "Treeless, recyceful Christmas display looks beautiful!

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  7. KarenDecember 30, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Great ideas and it looks so pretty! Happy New Year.

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  8. JTJanuary 3, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Very cool wrapping fabric and I love the bow. Happy 2012:)

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