Papertrey Ink Blog Hop
Posted by Michelle on October 25th, 2009 . Filed under: Uncategorized .
Hello and thanks for stopping in to visit along the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop. This month’s Hop is a fun one: the Holiday Hop! The idea is to showcase cards, wraps, gifts or whatever you are creating for the holidays.
This year I’m all about Holiday on the Cheap – heh. And I think with some handmade touches to jazz up the packaging you can make a run-of-the-mill aka cheap gift go from drab to fab with a lil’ bit of creative effort.
I found these cute little packaged ring sets at Kohl’s in the spring – way after-Christmas clearance. They’re a cute enough gift, perfect for young girls. It’s got the little mannequin and then down at the bottom there are 3 pretty rings.
And here’s the Holiday on the Cheap part:
90% off = $1.60!
Yeah, I bought all 12 of them.
So I decided to apply something I’ve learned from watching Food Network and Top Chef: make the packaging look smokin’ hot, make the presentation something fantastic so that when they are served up a $1.60 gift, they are still on a high from the super packaging and think it’s the greatest gift ever *wink*
I have 4 different package tags here which I have cut out with my Top Note die and used a To/From tag from last year’s Holiday Tags Collection.
These first 2 tags feature papers from the Holiday Cheer patterned paper pack. I cut out some ornaments with a SU! punch and embellished with vintage buttons and some Perfect Match & Ribbon Couture ribbons from PTI. I also have some pretty Prima leaves and some silver holiday cord that is also from SU!
These next 2 tags feature papers from last year’s Holiday Vintage Prints from PTI. My Christmas tree is from the Tree Trimming Trio set and I’ve embellished it with some Dew Droplets and some vintage buttons. More pretty Prima leaves, some vintage trim, and then more ribbons from Papertrey Ink.
And here is my final presentation – my $1.60 gift all wrapped up nice and pretty in a brown paper sack, nice and simple and natural (and cheap) but really allows the tag and embellishing to pop.
Thanks for stopping in this evening.
Enjoy the Hop!
October 25th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
OMGoodness Michelle….you have outdone yourself!! Your projects are totally awesome, girlfriend!!! tfs!!
October 25th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Wow, I love how this turned out. No wonder you've been excited to show it off! I love the dew drops on the tree, and all the little touches. The ribbons are fabulous. I think I need a whole order from PTI that is just ribbon!
October 25th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
I don't know if I like the bargain or the low-cost packaging better. I'm impressed by both. Love that you bought all 12. Definitely a move I often make. Great tags!
October 25th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
EEEE! these are wonderful! LOVE the bows and other embellies you used. great work.
October 25th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Great Tags!!
October 25th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
These are so fun, and detailed, and fab…what great cost effective packaging that will look soooooo elegant!
October 25th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Too funny! I think your packaging will do it…beautiful work!
October 25th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Oh my goodness! These are so beautiful!
October 25th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
What a super clever, FRUGAL idea! I'm all for those to be sure.
Thanks so much for sharing.
October 25th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
WOWO!! These are stunning. Loved the packaging. the brown paper bag is such a neat idea. Loved it.
October 25th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
love your tags-tfs, michelle!
October 25th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Your tags are stunning!
October 25th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Excellent projects!!!
October 25th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
WOWZA – amazingness! You have been a superb shopper and a busy crafter. Love your creations – quite lovely.
October 25th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Stunning! Great job!
October 25th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
So pretty!! Love the mix of ribbons and papers! And love the price, LOL!
October 25th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
What amazing tags and what a bargain shopper!
October 25th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
WOW, both to your bargain shopping (LOVE that!!!) and your AMAZING tags — who cares what you paid — it IS the thought that counts & you definitely put a lot of thought & effort into these little gems!!!
October 25th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
These are not just cheap gifts. Think of all your beautiful work! Well done!!!
October 25th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Beautiful and such detail!! I love them all!
October 25th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Wow! Absolutely stunning projects!
October 25th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Oh these are so CUTE! and YEAH for the bargain price too!!!!
October 25th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
90% off- my mom would love you! Beautiful tags too- TFS 🙂
October 25th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Those are awesome tages!! Great deal on the gift too!
October 25th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Love love love the tags, lol, but you can;t beat the cheap gifts!!Reminds me I have some Kohls things packed away somewhere, lol…lotions in Gingerbread totes, maybe??
October 25th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Looks like you've been a busy girl! So many lovely details! Thanks for sharing!
October 25th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Very pretty! Love all the details you added–you're going to have some happy girls!
October 25th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Wow – really cool tags and gifts! They'll never know your secret of smart shopping!
October 25th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Great stuff! I'm sure they will be well love gifts.
October 25th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Such a great deal!!! and the handmade wrap will make worth alot more!!! Fantastic idea!!
October 25th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Love it! Great job.
October 25th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Wow fabulous packaging! and super shopping too!
October 25th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Wow! Great gift and WONDERFUL packaging! What fun!
October 25th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
What a score on a great gift for a little girl. And the packaging is beautiful! Those tags are worth far more than the gift, they ARE the gift.
October 25th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
Very nice! And good job finding such a good deal!
October 25th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Very cute!!
October 25th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Gorgeous, detailed tags! They really dress up a gift!
October 25th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Just Tagalicious is all I can say! 🙂 TFS
October 25th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Nice job on all of them!
October 25th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Awesome find!! Those tags are sure to blow everyone out of the water! Great job!
October 25th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Such beautiful tags!! Great colors and love how you incorporated some buttons!
October 25th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
The Top Note tags look great on the "kraft" bag.
October 25th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Wow, all the above are just DARLING!!! My favorite so far of this blog hop!!! Awesome awesome stuff!! Great combining of different pieces!
October 25th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Wow, all 12, huh? You must know a lot of little girls who like to accessorize! Love your packaging ideas, and I agree…presentation is everything! Good job!
October 25th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Wow! What a great gift presentation!
October 26th, 2009 at 6:12 am
Your gift tags look fabulous!! The girls will love it 🙂
October 26th, 2009 at 7:29 am
Wow! What stunning gift tags! Bound to dress up any present! I love all the detail that's gone into each one – defnitely a gift tag from the heart!
Aimes
x
October 26th, 2009 at 11:11 am
WOW – These are all FABULOUS! I just love all the details!
October 26th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
As always you have out done yourself! Thanks for your friendship and inspiration!!!!
October 29th, 2009 at 7:16 am
Wow! I love all of the layers and details on your tags. Beautiful!