Cool way to wrap gifts - el cheapo!


I got this in an email from Flylady (a cleaning help enewsletter) and I thought it was pretty neat.

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Dear Friends,

You know who you are! Many of us are Fabric hoarders! Here is a great idea that was posted on our BigTent message page. All you have to do is click the link at the bottom.

Here is the message that was posted.

About 2 years ago we joined the "Go Green" bandwagon. My mom made simple cloth bags in various sizes for wrapping presents. Now we have no paper to worry about buying, tossing and buying again. I think I may make some to give as gifts this year for all occasions...

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FlyLady here again

Any kind of fabric will work for these gift bags. I did a Google search and here is what I came up with.

http://www.craftandfabriclinks.com/ezgiftbags/easy_giftbag_pattern.html

Not only can you use your Fabric stash but you can use those old clothes you can't get rid of! Maybe even some of those goofy holiday sweaters that MissusSmartyPants has been ragging us about!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PFJkzcLTlI

Have fun but don't get sidetracked! Do your routine first! Get dressed to lace up shoes and then take a few minutes to have some fun being creative. I want to see pictures. Don't pull out more than you can put back in an hour and pick up after yourself!

We may never have to buy gift wrap again. LOL I can see it now! Everyone giving gift bags as presents and have Gift Bag Making Parties and Gift Bag Swaps like cookie swaps!