Okay, here I am again, reusing pages from an old magazine.
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Blah
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Cut them into squares
{these are 6 inches by 6 inches}
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TADA! Turn them into these paper origami vases!
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Add a witty one-liner.
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Then add something small & sweet
like these chocolate balls.
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Or turn the paper vase into a basket by
hot gluing some ribbon.
Add a little toy like a rubber frog
{he might just turn into a prince!}
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You can also use gift wrap remnants or
origami paper for a touch of color.
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Throw in a few kisses.
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Or tuck in some handmade paper flowers.
Wasn't that TADA!?
A very good Tada, Claire! Been away for a bit but always love coming back to your posts..they bring a bit of sunshine every time:)
ReplyDeleteOh sweet Betty! Thanks! Your comments ALWAYS bring me smiles and sunshine. :)
ReplyDeletesuch cuteness again! i love all the options you showed and that origami paper is so pretty :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen! I just realized you can also put little rabbits inside the paper basket to celebrate Chinese New Year! :)
ReplyDeleteyour blogs is so full of warm smiles :)
ReplyDeleteYou are very sweet Aakash! Thank you! :)
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