Do you knit, crochet, or craft? Tie-ons are quick, easy and fun to make using almost any craft technique. This is a great way to use up old Christmas decorations and cards, scraps of yarn or fabric, odds-and-ends of scrapbooking supplies, or just about anything else.
One year when I had to mail gifts to my parents, I found some whimsical items to use in wrapping. For my mother’s gift, I found a little bendable Christmas elf. I put him on the top of the package, with the ribbon in his hands, so it looked like he hadn’t finished wrapping the gift yet.
For my father’s gift, I used a child’s toy worm that had been wrapped around a stick. I put the worm on the ribbon, facing away from the “bow”. I tweaked the ends of the ribbon to look as if the worm had chewed the bow off and was making his getaway. I knew my folks would get a kick out of these ideas, especially since the gifts would be under the tree for at least a week before opening.
Your local dollar store is a great place to get ideas for unique tie-ons.
I make rosebuds and tassels as tie-ons. After Christmas, they become bookmarks. I'd love to hear from the rest of you with your tie-on ideas.
Super idea!! Tie a hand made card or name tag on the cord!
ReplyDeleteI like to tie ornaments on Christmas gifts... you can use an old favorite or buy one new that has been specially picked for the recipient. Just makes a more interesting package, no matter what you tie on it!
ReplyDeleteYou're so right there are tons of ideas to use and generally a lot cheaper than ribbon, pre-made bows, etc that are very expensive for what you get.
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