So first off, I just thought I’d share how I wrapped up my DIY Essential Oil Fragrance Gift Sets today. You may recall that earlier this month, I shared room fragrance spray, home made soap and soy wax candles – all with printable labels to create a matching set.
I was wrapping them up the other day and figured I’d just share my really simple wrapping method!
I always save packaging if I think I might use it again and I had a few boxes from my deliveries of My Little Box that I knew would be perfect for this. I also had saved the black crinkle paper packaging from Whimsy and Wilbur (see all this stuff can be reused!) so I used that too.
I simply covered the tops and bottoms of the boxes individually with wrapping paper first. If you have a nice sturdy box with a cover, they are always worth hanging on to and the truth is, I’ve always loved gift boxes – they make a gift feel a little more special, don’t they? I just use double-sided tape to secure the paper to them then fill each box about 3/4 of the way full with crinkle paper. You can nestle each of the fragrance trio snugly into the paper to ensure they don’t move around in the box.
Then I cover the items with a little more crinkle paper and close the box snugly… (yes, I’m showing you how to SHUT A BOX. A new high here on Swoon Worthy…)
I just tied the ribbon as you would normally do – criss-crossed around the bottom, up to the top of the box and then tucked each ribbon under creating a cross and then tied in a knot.
At this point, I like to thread the ribbon through my gift tag and tuck a little pick into it as well for a touch of greenery and then tie the bow. You can also thread small Christmas decorations into it which always looks cute and gives the receiver a little extra present.
And that’s it! Super simple but quite effective I think.
So that’s me done for 2016 (aside from the 42 other presents I have yet to wrap!). I’m going to take a couple of weeks off the blog until the new year to relax and enjoy the festivities of Christmas and New Year!
As always, I wanted to say a very huge THANK YOU for joining me here on my little blog this year. I know I try to say as often as possible how much I appreciate you guys popping by and it’s because I really want you to know that I do, so much so that I struggle to put it into words. So for all my lovely readers, fellow bloggers, commenters, tweeters, emailers and those that simply and quietly read along – I’m sending you huge Christmas smooches.
I want to wish you and yours a very happy and healthy holiday season (or a wonderful end of year) however you may be spending or celebrating it.
And now, I’m off to eat my weight in turkey, drink way too many cocktails and watch excessive amounts of Netflix in a onesie! I’ll still be around on social media if you want to follow along:
Twitter / Instagram / Facebook
I’ll see you back here in 2016!
Have a great and well deserved break. Not sure how I’m gonna cope on Monday without the first of my thrice weekly fixes – I’ll get through it I’m sure (sniff).
Enjoy yourself and see you on the other side.
x
Aww thanks so much Afa!! Enjoy your break as well my dear! xxx
Kimberley, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Enjoy your holidays and looking forward to what you have for us next year!!
Thanks so much Debbie! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours! xxx
FINALLY all my pesky box shutting troubles are solved! :D
Kimberly, have a lovely christmas with your family, human and furry! :D Looking forward to whatever you decide to share with us next year! Big hugs from Germany <3
I’m so happy my box-shutting method was helpful! Ha!! Happy Christmas lovely and big hugs right back ;) xxx
Oh wow, that set looks absolutely stunning with those gorgeous labels and so beautifully packaged! If you find you made a few too many you know where to send the extras :-)
Happy Christmas to you too, hope you have a lovely break! x
Hahaha! Thanks so much Anna! Happy Christmas to you too :D xxx
I’ve been inspired this year by your lovely photographs Kimberly. So inspired I have a new camera and I’m going to learn how to USE it!
Have a lovely Christmas. xx
You have no idea how HAPPY that makes me Carole! Have fun with your new camera and have a very Merry Christmas! xxx
Have a wonderful joyful Christmas sweetest Kimberly – enjoy your break.
Hugs
A x
Have the most gorgeous Christmas yourself Anya! May it be filled with copious amounts of hygge :) xxx
What a great way to reuse boxes!
Wishing you all the best for Xmas and the New Year. Have a nice break.x
Happy Christmas to you and yours Sueli! Mwah! xxx
I am so happy that I discovered your blog this year. Thank you for sharing your delightful words! Merry Merry Christmas Kimberly and a very Happy New Year!
So happy you discovered me too! :D Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too Nadine! Mwah! xxx
Gorgeous post as always.xxx
To a wonderful lady her very talented partner, Kimberly and Wayne, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year. May Father Christmas bring everthing your hearts desire, good health and best wishes love Pauline xxx
Aww you are too sweet Pauline! A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and Keith as well! Big hugs xxx
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!! What a year it has been for you and I am so proud to be following your journey! Your home and those presents look divine. Hope you’re enjoying your very well deserved break. xxx
I like the way you have covered the boxes, great idea and hope you had a wonderful Christmas day!
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I hope you’re having a lovely festive season my dear! You and your blog have been such an inspiration to so many people in 2015. NO. A *continued* source of inspiration. Cannot wait to see what you grab onto in 2016 xx