If you have been following along both of my blogs, this one and Inheriting Our Planet, you may have noticed all the posts I have been writing about my amazing trip to Villa del Palmar at The Islands o…
Tea Party Themed Gift Wrapping
You may have noticed that I have been posting some ideas and inspiration for a Mad Hatter tea party baby shower that I am decorating. Well, the party is to celebrate the birth of twins…. one boy and o…
Father’s Day Gift Wrapping and Printable
Did you know that a 5X7 frame fits perfectly in a Cheez-It’s box? Me neither until now! I, of course, am too cheap to buy gift wrapping boxes. As you can see here and here and here… oh and here! Man …
Easy Popsicle DIY Gift Tags
Today is my twin Goddaughter’s 2nd birthday! Last year for their Alice in Wonderland First Birthday Party, I wrapped their gifts by making Recycled Food Container Gift Wrapping. This time, I was insp…
Recycled Gift Wrapping Idea: Pop Top Cans
I first saw this trash to treasure idea on the Dukes & Duchesses blog. Randi made the most adorable Pop Top Valentine in a Can. She also made Christmas pop top tins. It just so happened that I was…
Border Punch Gift Wrapping Embellishments
I just got the AdvantEdge Punch System from Fiskars and I wanted to test it out. Because I’m such a craft Geek, I didn’t bother reading the directions. I know. I know. Hence, I made a couple mistakes.…
9 Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas
I was wrapping gifts the other day and realized that I have published some fun eco-friendly gift wrapping ideas here on DIY Inspired. Since the holidays are just around the corner, I thought I’d shar…
Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With String
Pretty Gift Wrapping Idea: Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With String My older brother told me that when I was little I used to sing “My Favorite Things” from the Sound of Music and I would mess up the …
Recycled Food Box Gift Bags
Recycled Food Box Gift Bags, was originally written for my other blog that I had to bid farewell to because I had a difficult time maintaining two… what was I thinking??? But, I still wanted to …
Recycled Box Gift Bags with Scotch Brand
I’m honored to be partner up with Scotch Brand, sponsor of Recycled Box Gift Bags! I’m excited to announce this year’s 2013 Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper Contest! The 17th annual Scotch Brand Most…
Recycled Food Container Gift Wrapping
Who says cereal and cracker boxes can’t be pretty? I don’t know about you, but I hate spending money on gift boxes. I’m going to go out on a limb and say that most people do to, because at every par…
Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping
I have been using recycled bags for about two and a half years now. I have a pet peeve when the cashier forgets and puts whatever it is I purchase in a plastic bag. Then, I have to kindly ask them t…
Book Page Bow
How to Make a Book Page Bow out of Pages from a Damaged Book I love being creative with recycled book pages and magazines. They are beautiful on their own, but when you can create something and upcyc…