It's not always easy wrapping a grad gift or a dad gift. Masculine wrappings often leave much to be desired. Usually it comes down to a gift bag festooned with fishing tackle or striped wrapping paper. The options are normally pretty limited.
Until now.
Have I got a solution for you! Enter your new best friend... old maps.
You can simply wrap a box with a map which would be perfectly acceptable, or you can kick it up a notch by creating your very own customized gift bag.
All you need is:
- a blank bag
- a map
- a strip of cardstock in a complimentary colour
- 2 brads to fasten the pinwheel centres
- glue
I used this template for the pinwheels.
Cut on the lines. Punch holes on the dots. Fold the dots to the middle & fasten with a brad.
How great are these pinwheels? They add a little fun touch to what could be a stuffy-looking gift.
They may not, however, be for everyone. Totally cool. Just leave them off & do the strips of map paper on the sides of the bag.
Awesomeness.
My work here is done. ;)
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That is such a cool idea Steph! I love the pinwheels. I think this would translate well to a lot of other gifts too and it'd be a great way to use up all of my paper scraps.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for commenting on my blog!! I so appreciate it! I love the idea of using a map to decorate a gift...so cool!
ReplyDeleteAnother totally cool idea using maps. Love. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out really cute! I've never thought of using old maps, I have used newpaper and comics though.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea - so cute and creative Steph!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing - Stavcey of Embracing Change
Nice projects. I love old maps too. :) Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteSteph! This is AWESOME!!! Very original!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality :)
This gift bag is way too cute! I am now
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Oh my goodness...so CUTE! Featuring you on Saturday! XO, Aimee
ReplyDeleteTooo cute! love your blog. Im a new follower as well!
ReplyDeleteToo Cute! I made a pinwheel wreath earlier this year that I have hanging on my front door. I *LOVE* it! I really enjoy pinwheels. You using pinwheels to decorate this bag is a GREAT idea!
ReplyDeleteThat is a BEAUTIFUL gift bag.
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