I was invited to go to a baby shower this past weekend. I get more requests to decorate showers than I do to actually attend them. So, I was very excited to go to this one. I typically try to flex my creative muscles a bit and try to come up with some clever/creative way to package my gift. This time, In enlisted the assistance of my friend, Sonia.
She sent me a link to a very ingenious idea...creating a closet for baby clothes as the gift's packaging. I instantly loved it. But the picture on just the link wasn't very cute (they just left the brown box as is)...and the how to was unnecessarily complicated. So, I thought I'd create my own "How To" right here:
Here's what you need:
A sturdy box that is both wide enough and long enough to fit your outfits
Shelf paper
Wooden knobs
I stood the box up length-wise and cut the shorter lids (or flaps) of the box. So I was only working with two flaps which would become the doors to my closet. Lining the box with shelf paper is probably the easiest and cheapest way to change the color of your box. This avoids messy glue or dealing with too much tape. I embellished with scrapbook paper which I had cut in circles for a previous project. You can embellish in a variety of ways...(just flex those creative muscles!)
I found the perfect wooden knobs at Wal-Mart in the craft section. There were several in a package for maybe a dollar or two. I decided to paint the knobs to match my embellishment...and then hot glue them on the "closet doors." Afterwards, I hung a little sign from the knobs which I constructed with scrapbook paper and stickers.
Now for the inside...if you want to get fancy,you can line the inside as well. I decided NOT want to get fancy. ;) The original how to said to purchase a closet rod and saw off to size. I thought that was silly...because a gift wrapping roll is perfect for the project and much easier to work with. I cut it to size and wedged it in the box...there was no need to glue it in or anything! Then I hung the real gifts inside.
Yes, it takes a little bit more time and effort than sticking your gift in a bag with tissue...but, it's worth it to hear the "awwwww's"...afterall, shower gifts are 50% present and 50% presentation!
She sent me a link to a very ingenious idea...creating a closet for baby clothes as the gift's packaging. I instantly loved it. But the picture on just the link wasn't very cute (they just left the brown box as is)...and the how to was unnecessarily complicated. So, I thought I'd create my own "How To" right here:
Here's what you need:
A sturdy box that is both wide enough and long enough to fit your outfits
Shelf paper
Wooden knobs
I stood the box up length-wise and cut the shorter lids (or flaps) of the box. So I was only working with two flaps which would become the doors to my closet. Lining the box with shelf paper is probably the easiest and cheapest way to change the color of your box. This avoids messy glue or dealing with too much tape. I embellished with scrapbook paper which I had cut in circles for a previous project. You can embellish in a variety of ways...(just flex those creative muscles!)
I found the perfect wooden knobs at Wal-Mart in the craft section. There were several in a package for maybe a dollar or two. I decided to paint the knobs to match my embellishment...and then hot glue them on the "closet doors." Afterwards, I hung a little sign from the knobs which I constructed with scrapbook paper and stickers.
Now for the inside...if you want to get fancy,you can line the inside as well. I decided NOT want to get fancy. ;) The original how to said to purchase a closet rod and saw off to size. I thought that was silly...because a gift wrapping roll is perfect for the project and much easier to work with. I cut it to size and wedged it in the box...there was no need to glue it in or anything! Then I hung the real gifts inside.
Yes, it takes a little bit more time and effort than sticking your gift in a bag with tissue...but, it's worth it to hear the "awwwww's"...afterall, shower gifts are 50% present and 50% presentation!
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| First...here's a picture of the completed project... |
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| And the inside...
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