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Repurposed wraps: “second careers” for a variety of items

Repurposed wraps: “second careers” for a variety of items

Artdog Images of Interest  Do you believe in second chances? Second acts? Second careers? How about onsite recycling?  Today I have a lineup of repurposed items you might want to reconsider for their gift-wrapping value. You might be surprised and delighted with some creative ways to re-use things that it’s possible you have already lying around. And anyway, it’s almost Christmas! Who has time to go out for wrapping supplies, when there are options available at our fingertips–if only we have the…

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Fabric of the imagination

Fabric of the imagination

Bonus Artdog Images of Interest This month’s pre-Christmas Images of Interest have focused on creative strategies for wrapping gifts. In today’s “bonus round,” we’ll look at creative ways to re-use various kinds of fabric and notions, to brighten up your gifts with a creative wrapping touch. Consider it a new take on the old phrase “fabric of the imagination.” H. Camille Smith uses leftover fabric trim to add texture and color to gift-wrap. Wrapping a shipping tube? Use a fabric…

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Does your gift wrap do impressions?

Does your gift wrap do impressions?

Artdog Images of Interest While researching creative gift-wrapping strategies for this month’s series, I discovered an interesting sub-genre of creative wrapping approaches: gifts that look like something else. How can you make your gift wrap do impressions? Mary Dacuma’s creative gift-wrap evokes a chimney with stockings–your very own Santa-stop, whether your home has a fireplace or not. Pair your chimney-and-stockings with a Santa suit, and everyone can say “Ho-ho-ho!” (also by Mary Dacuma) No one will mind if this turns…

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