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bunbun2

princesspoppypop wrote: »

I used the sour cream container idea to create gift wrapping for my SIL birthday gift. I even made the bow myself... I`m so proud! The gift wrap was from the luxury range at Mr Ts reduced to 94p. Its lovely thick high quality paper. I`ve got some left over which I`m turning into wall art...I`m cutting primitive heart shapes out of it which I`m then going to frame... I`ll post pics when I get round to it... lol!

Poppy :j

that is beautiful. I love the bow that is very clever:T how big is it? I tried making a bigger one yesterday and failed!

princesspoppypop

bunbun - the bow is approx 4 inches in diameter. I started by cutting the ribbon into 8 equal lengths then made a center using a small piece of ribbon curled round. I find it easiest to sew each piece first then sew them all together then sew the center and your bow is complete. The more pieces you use the fuller the bow will be.

bunbun2

princesspoppypop wrote: »

bunbun - the bow is approx 4 inches in diameter. I started by cutting the ribbon into 8 equal lengths then made a center using a small piece of ribbon curled round. I find it easiest to sew each piece first then sew them all together then sew the center and your bow is complete. The more pieces you use the fuller the bow will be.

sorry poppy I meant the sour cream container:D my post was badly worded!

princesspoppypop

O I see hehe - the container was really easy to make, they work much better if you use a high quality paper... I made one for my sisters friend using 12"x12" backing paper from dovecraft birthday range.
I made the container in the same way as the smaller ones, I have the fiskars crimper which is quite wide and measured my paper out so it would fit through.
I`m so pleased with how they work out... its my new signature wrapping style!

soblivion

PPP sorry I missed your pic this morning, Its lovely, I really like the flower tag, it's so pretty.

princesspoppypop

soblivion wrote: »

PPP sorry I missed your pic this morning, Its lovely, I really like the flower tag, it's so pretty.

Can`t take any credit for the tag- it was in the gift wrap pack from Mr T`s, I`m sure it would be easy to make tho- 3 different sized flowers secured together with a brad, punch a whole in the top and add some pretty ribbon!

crazychatter

I can't believe you made the bow yourself! I'm so impressed!!

pig_let_cool

Hey everyone, i just tried the sour cream container idea! how fun and simple is that!

Thanks so much for shedding some light! especially opening my eyes to the wonders of a paper crimper! lol

What i was wondering though, for the choc bars and even sour cream containers when putting sweets or choc in could you foil line the paper?
I was thinking about glueing foil inside and then folding and sorting out? would this work? im tempted to try lol but cant find the foil in the cupboards :S

If anyone has tried please help i have no idea how hard or simple it could be!

princesspoppypop

If you are wanting to foil line the container I would use doublesided tape and cut to fit the size of paper you are going to use to make the container, then just make up as usual.

xkymx

soblivion , thanks very much for your idea's made my first choc bar in wrapper today for my mate who has just passed her maths college course really quick pic not very great but i thought it was good for first go need ot do another get well one now for tomorrow (made swiss roll flannel to go with it)