This time of year brings with it an event that holds a special place in my heart – gift wrapping! Yes, and it’s so special that all of the gifts remain unwrapped. Ha! Seriously, I love, love, love to wrap gifts. Maybe it’s the OCD part of me that loves straight lines, scissors and tape, or maybe it’s the other part of me that loves anything beautiful and extraordinary.
If you’ve ever wanted to know how to make a gift or package beautiful here’s the how-to video! Trust me, it’s fast and easy!
This is my very first vlog–no laughing or snickering!
Okay, you can laugh now! I am.
And I’m off to wrap some beautiful packages!
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Nicely done. I usually go for three loops on each side and it ends up looking too bunchy. Two loops look great. Tomorrow I plan to do some more wrapping!
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So cute! Thanks for the tutorial. I've always loved wrapping gifts but I didn't know how to do a beautiful bow. I'm looking forward to trying!
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Thank you for a wonderful tutorial on gift wrapping. I actually have a few special gifts that I need to wrap and this will help me make them extra special! Great job!!
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Great job! That's one of the most useful posts I've seen all season. Love it!
And you're absolutely adorable!
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I haven't braved "the vlog" yet. You did a great job and I didn't laugh at you!
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Thank you so much! You did a great job and now I think I can make a nice bow!!
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Awesome job! Stumbled.
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Nice.. i have a few gifts that I can try that on.. i'll let you know how it goes for me
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I think you did a great job! Looking forward to more "vlogs."
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Wow! Thanks for that EASY and beautiful tutorial! You did a great job for your first Vlog!!
You should do more! I found you on The Diaper Diaries and just wanted to say happy TILT!
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That's great! I'm creative in other areas, but when it comes to wrapping I suffer from the "the kids are going to rip this all off anyway" syndrome. I need to do better…
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I would be an utter failure at such a task, Myra. My bows would look deflated, I know it!
By the way, you do know you have an accent, right?
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Myra, you did a great job! I already knew how to make bows but I watched it anyway and enjoyed it. What it did was motivate me to get wrapping! I haven't wrapped one thing yet.
I have 11 grandkids and they can't unwrap them fast enough, so I was considering not even putting bows on their packages this year…but now you have made me re-think that idea. I think a beautiful package increases the excitement as they hold it, and look at it and wonder what is inside. Part of the gift IS the wrapping and all of the love that went into it!
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Well what a lovely demonstrator! Your bow looked just as stunning!
sweetjeanette.blogspot.com
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Great tutorial! Thank you!
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You are so cute!
This is soooo awesome
I am so going to try this. You did a great job, girl!
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That is super cute!! And I think even I could do it! Great vlog!!
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Great vlog and I think that even I could do that, you gave great instructions. Just found your blog, it's great!
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Thank you for the wonderful demonstration on how to create beautiful bows!! You make it look easy enough for me to try!
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This is awesome sis!!! You did so good on camera…and doing it yourself!
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Great tutorial, Myra! You are adorable. You did great, especialy for your first vlog!
I love fabric bows–they add that special something. I like getting mine from the Dollar Tree–it's cheap! Never thought to add something extra to the middle like that.
Stumbled ya!
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I absolutely loved your vlog. You did an amazing job on wrapping that present. You made it look so easy that I can't wait to try it.
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thanks so much, Myra! I have never been able to get the hang of those bows, but the way you explained it made it much easier. I went out and bought a bunch of ribbon and went to town on my packages tonight!!!
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AWESOME! It's been so long since i've heard your voice. i forgot about the accent. you did a great job. i look forward to seeing more vlogs.
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Myra,
First, you look gorgeous!! I hope I can look as good as you do after having a little one!
Second, I think everything you are doing with your blog (and this new vlog) is amazing. It was so good to see you and hear your voice. You look like you are very happy. I am so happy for you.
Much Love,
Rhiannon
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Hi, this is my first time here. You did great for a first vlog! You are so cute and I love this tuturial. Who knew it was that easy. Thanks so much! I'm excited my packages will look better than ever! ;o)
You made me so happy…I'm following you now!
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My hubby's mom used to own a gift shop and guess who the wrapper was at Christmas? The hubby. He wraps amazing so I hand all duties to him
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yay for your first vlog! The first is always the hardest!
Oh BTW our resident Elf Charlie Frisbee must have come across your blog while i was sleeping because when the kids woke up he had decorated our kitchen light with candy canes…he thanks you for the idea!
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THANK-YOU!! That was VERY helpful and EASY!!!
dawn
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That tutorial was fabulous! I don't normally do anything fancy, but I just might attempt it now!
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Great tutorial! So the truth is I thought I am gonna go ahead and watch this tutorial but I'm not actually gonna do it because I am not froo froo at all and people who get gifts from me know this about me. BUT then you mentioned the TEXTURE!!! B-I-N-G-O!!!! You got me. Jack's teacher and I have been talking about how to get my son Jack who is both fine motor and vision impaired into opening gifts. Gift unwrapping is a chore for him and he's not usually into it BUT he loves loves loves to feel things with different textures. I just may go out and spend extra money to buy holiday ribbon NOT on sale just so I can do this for my kiddo. Truly I have tears in my eyes with the thought that my kiddo's gifts can be texturally interesting and beautiful. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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This was seriously helpful b/c I was clueless on the whole bow thing.
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GREAT video!! I love this! I just added it to my "tips" post today!http://tidymomof2.blogspot.com/2009/12/holiday-tips-wrapping-picture-taking.html
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Love it! I have a ton of regular ribbon, so I'm going to give this a try. Thanks for the tutorial. I just posted a link to you!
http://savingandgiving.blogspot.com/2009/12/beautiful-gift-wrapping-video-tutorial.html
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I really loved your video. You should definately make more in the future. It turned out great. Thanks for the easy tips, I've always wanted to make my own bows but didn't really want to look up how. Thanks!!
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Great post! I'm a ribbon amateur, but that doesn't stop me from trying. I definitely need to incorporate some of your tips next year!
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Hi Myra — Thanks so much for putting this on the Linky party! Your vlog was fantastic and easy to understand! I especially liked the berries as that special piece!
love the accent btw, going back to my southern roots!
ellen
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