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14 January 2024

A Hostess Gift Idea and How To Wrap It

Hello creative people! I hope you are having a nice day.

Whenever we are invited to a party, it's always good manners to bring something for the host or hostess. A few safe ideas include flowers arranged in a vase, baked goods and a pie server, and a few nice things for the home.

furoshiki, wrapping with fabric, fabric crafts, candle, hostess gift, gift wrapping ideas, blah to TADA, photo by Claire Mercado-Obias, crafts, handmade

Another hostess gift idea is a candle. Choosing the scent might be little tricky. If the host/hostess is a dear friend, you may know what scent he or she leans to. If it's an acquaintance, it may be smart to ask around and do some research. The hostess I'm giving this to loves candles, loves coffee, and is into neutral shades...TADA!

furoshiki, wrapping with fabric, fabric crafts, candle, hostess gift, gift wrapping ideas, blah to TADA, photo by Claire Mercado-Obias, crafts, handmade

And because it's a gift, let's wrap it! I'm trying to use more sustainable gift wrapping, something the recipient can re-use, too. This is a cloth napkin, also in a neutral shade. Other options include block-printed fabric, scarves/bandanas or vintage handkerchiefs

furoshiki, wrapping with fabric, fabric crafts, candle, hostess gift, gift wrapping ideas, blah to TADA, photo by Claire Mercado-Obias, crafts, handmade

In Japan, this method of wrapping gift with fabric is called Furoshiki. It requires folding, tucking, knotting, and no need for tape.

Start by placing the gift at the center of the fabric.

furoshiki, wrapping with fabric, fabric crafts, candle, hostess gift, gift wrapping ideas, blah to TADA, photo by Claire Mercado-Obias, crafts, handmade

Fold one end toward the center and tuck it under the gift.

furoshiki, wrapping with fabric, fabric crafts, candle, hostess gift, gift wrapping ideas, blah to TADA, photo by Claire Mercado-Obias, crafts, handmade

Bring the opposite end towards the center and fold in the ends. 

furoshiki, wrapping with fabric, fabric crafts, candle, hostess gift, gift wrapping ideas, blah to TADA, photo by Claire Mercado-Obias, crafts, handmade

Bunch the open edges so that it looks like this.

furoshiki, wrapping with fabric, fabric crafts, candle, hostess gift, gift wrapping ideas, blah to TADA, photo by Claire Mercado-Obias, crafts, handmade

Twist each end and bring both to the center so they meet in a knot.

furoshiki, wrapping with fabric, fabric crafts, candle, hostess gift, gift wrapping ideas, blah to TADA, photo by Claire Mercado-Obias, crafts, handmade

Make a second knot. Doesn't it look like a bow? No need for adhesives or ribbon...TADA!

furoshiki, wrapping with fabric, fabric crafts, candle, hostess gift, gift wrapping ideas, blah to TADA, photo by Claire Mercado-Obias, crafts, handmade

Don't forget to add a card telling the host/hostess how much you appreciate the invitation and hospitality.

And that is how I turned a cloth napkin from blah to TADA!

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