This week, we're dressing up presents
with flowers made out of plastic bags.
This way, we don't need to buy ribbons &
we get to recycle too. Plus the gifts
turn out quite appealing, I have to say.
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blah: an orange plastic bag
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Draw a few circles on the bag.
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Cut out the circles and if you want,
make a ruffle on the edges.
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Make a few circles out of cardboard.
These are about one inch in diameter.
Punch a hole in the center.
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Layer 5 plastic circles on top of each other, then form
them into a cone. Insert the end of the cone into the
hole of the cardboard circle.
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Staple the plastic ends onto the cardboard circle.
Reinforce with hot glue.
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Flip them over and fluff up the petals.
TADA! You made carnations!
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With hot glue, attach the carnation to a clothespin.
You'll see that there are cheerful words
written on the clothespins.
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This is all you need to add pizzazz to a simple package.
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This can be used by the recipient
for future gift giving. Or just add a
magnet at the back of the clothespin &
it becomes a fridge magnet/note holder!
TADA!
Claire...I'm loving your shopping bag flowers. I did a version of one of your creations on my blog last Thursday (Sep 15). You're always such an inspiration to me.
ReplyDeleteoh, this idea is reaaly great :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Lori! You made me smile today :) I love your Target bag turned gift topper!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rosita! I hope you'll be able to use this idea for any gift wrapping projects in the near future :)
ReplyDelete,,,i like!, and i like the flower is orange for well you know, the glorious season that starts on friday!,,,thanks for the wednesday "tada",,,
ReplyDeleteThanks for saying HI today Rebecca! Autumn is creeping in :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Claire..gorgeous orange flowers!
ReplyDeleteI have only the boring white plastic bags..I'll be keeping an eye out for brightly colored bags!
Thanks for visiting April! Hi Betty! I think the white plastic bags make pretty, lacey flowers :)
ReplyDeleteThose are adorable! Definitely need to make a batch of those for X-mas gifts this year!
ReplyDeleteI'm stoked that you like them Becca Ray! Thanks for your visit :)
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