11 Creative Gift-wrapping Ideas for Christmas!

I love to showcase creative ways to make every moment special. Christmas is just around the corner, and while your search for the perfect gift is on, here are some absolutely fun creative ways to wrap! Perfect for all levels of skill and budget friendly too.

Enjoy the holiday season and with these craft ideas have the most fun creating. There are so many ideas perfect for wrapping gifts for kids, grandparents and everyone! For more ideas check out an earlier post on 20 more ways!!

Little snowman for Christmas! Swatches of felt, pom poms and some ribbons. Easy blanket stitch, and fabric glue. Make the snowman into a brooch, pin on jacket or hats/bags!

Easy burlap covered recycled tins for gifting goodies. Use mod podge/fabric glue, vintage ephemera, flowers or beads. Decorate it just as you like. So elegant!

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Cutest of them all! Perfect for doting grandparents, uncles and aunts. Use your kid's drawings as gift wraps. They would love little artist's work as much as the gift itself. Love!

Nifty craft idea for teens. Punch holes on box and stitch any pattern. Heart would be perfect for Valentine's too. Maybe a colorful ornament or star for Christmas. So fun!

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Ribbons and paper quilling, easy beginner level. Use glue dots and alphabet stickers. Make it colorful and festive. Frilly elegance!

A simple bright red felt poppy can add the right pop (alliteration :P) Cut circles of petals and use a brad to fix them. A gorgeous embellishment.

Beautiful shabby chic inspiration. Little bits of lace, tinsel and yarn. Add used stamps, paper embellishment etc. Uber chic!

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Store bought scrapbook supplies. They can be used in so many different combinations. Use holiday color combination, red and green. Quick and easy :)

Natural woven gift box adorned with a fresh flower. Trim the stem and insert in a slit on the cover. Pretty all natural decoration.

A complimentary tag to go with the theme on the wrapping paper. A simple touch of thoughtfulness.

Such an ingenious twist! Sew a shirt sleeve to hold a bottle, use a cuff link to bring it together, tie a ribbon to secure it further. Perfect for the men in your life.

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Thanksgiving decoration: 10 Easy last minute craft ideas!

Thanksgiving decoration ideas; some really quick last minute inspiration for decorating your home. Simple and budget friendly ways to add the extra dose of style and beauty to your Thanksgiving decor. Surprise your family and friends with these nifty crafts. You will love displaying them!

These ideas are perfect for those busy and are trying their hands at craft for the first time. Hope you find some inspiration here! Happy Thanksgiving :)

Go rustic chic! An old fruit basket filled with flowers and fruits in autumn colors. It cannot get easier than this ;)

An impressive yet ready in no time craft for a gorgeous centerpiece! Fill glasses with tomatoes place tiered plates/trays with bay leaves as decoration. Use your own substitutes too. Done!

Love this! Craft store baskets filled with beautiful scented fall goodies. Use floral foam and knitting needle to hold the baskets in place. Fill up and decorate. Absolutely gorgeous!!

A wonderful all natural table decoration. A branch with lovely fall leaves in a small pot. Added texture of small burlap sack. Little bunches of flowers. Love the lively yellow color theme too.

Natural texture and color of pumpkin is so exotic that even a bunch of them tastefully displayed looks pretty. A very simple approach to holiday decorating!

A few branches of ginkgo tree and wild shrubs look perfect for fall-autumn decor. Turn to nature for inspiration, it has so many shades and shapes to offer :)

Its easy to find wheat sheaf during autumn months. add a bunch of bright flowers for the pop of color. An elegant twist for a rustic style wreath. Perfect for last minute rush!

An old grapes charger or wreath base can come in handy. Few sprigs of herbs and flowers looks charming when put together. It is a very rustic feel and is perfect for cottage style decor.

A really cute idea to engage kids on Thanksgiving holiday. A simple walnut shell, leaves, twig, and play dough sail boat. Float them in a bowl, will look cute on window sill or even console table!

A lovely way to dress up the window. Clean the leaves and to keep them supple and pretty spread a vaseline over them. Tie with dental floss or sewing thread. Hang on window rod!

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Christmas Decoration: Ideas for White Christmas trees!!

Decorating Christmas tree is uniquely special! It brings together the entire family, putting up the tree, selecting ornaments, choosing a theme and the final display. Love everything about it, except maybe the effort in putting it away ;) So get bookmarking your inspirations, pin the ideas you love and when you have a theme marked, the rest will come easy.

White Christmas tree is non traditional, a very modern fun interpretation. They are available everywhere, and the ways you can decorate is amazing! Its the perfect foil for even your pastel and mercury silver ornaments. Anything on a white backdrop literally stands out!

Perfect apartment size and super cute! Match the ornaments to your wall color. White Christmas tree can be decked up in any color and look gorgeous each time.

Subtle elegance of white on white. The simple decoration is serene and the stair banister has the touch of fir and pine in sync with tradition. Love!

Match the decoration to your upholstery. Unique combination of brown and purple. Love the pine cones hanging on the tree. Choosing a theme really helps!

Vibrant colors! A sweet setup for holidays. Bright pink and green are the theme colors, in the wreath, wrappings, and table centerpieces. Cover gift boxes in matching paper and use it to prop up the trees.

A very contemporary Christmas decoration. Black and white is a popular combination and the white Christmas tree fits in perfectly. Tres chic!

Teal and white Christmas tree. A simple tree, which looks amazing in the living room backdrop. The upholstery adds so much to this look. Exceptional choice!

My favourite! Love the rainbow theme. If you love colors as much as me, just display all the colors, with a little scheme. This is a good scheme of colors and looks fantastic!

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Neutral colors are a good canvas for bright accent. White tree plays off the little hints of red and green beautifully. Those who love minimal and contemporary this is a good alternative.

If you have a sweet spot for a certain color, chances are its present all as home accents. Decorating your faux tree can't get simpler. Choose some ribbons, tinsel and baubles in your fav color. Done!

Traditional pale gold tissue Christmas tree skirt, with strings of light around frosted Christmas tree. It has a very natural and simple sophistication to it.

Add a few accent in the same color theme to make it festive. Very quick and absolutely complete. Spray paint thrift store ceramics in the same color to match the decor. Easy!

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Fall Special: Autumn decor inspiration!

The change of season is a wonderful excuse to refresh your home decor! Love the autumn colors, its vibrancy and warm tones adds a cozy feel to home. Think of warm color palette, lovely throw and rugs and lots of cinnamon pumpkin candles. Fall decor has so much texture and gorgeous richness. Invite this change in weather into your homes!

This living room is anchored by the neutral background and upholstery in beautiful motifs. The gorgeous plush furniture add coziness. Absolutely inviting!

Create a charming corner with warm hues. A kitschy touch to a teen room. The simple selection of colors have added so much season feel to this boho decor. Frugal and fun :-)

Autumn and fall is about intimate cozy spaces. Love the comfortable low seating and stunning red throw. Color can convey so much. Heart the Chinese lantern tasseled cushion!

Add a touch of fall to your hallway. A lovely box decoration filled with all things autumn. Gorgeous inspiration for the rest of the home too. Easy diy for the season.

Autumn color scheme includes orange and red. This charming bathroom has such a gorgeous glow. The lovely wall paper absolutely transform from simple into coveted attractive!

The neutral modern living room is easily transformed by the striking rusty orange rug and cushions. Adding some color by way of accents can totally change the look. So chic!

Celebrate fall colors in every possible way! Easy dinner setting in red and white. The fun wooden jumbo beads table decoration is so eye catching. Easy and impressive!

A touch of vintage for the evening tea parties. Pleasing colors and elegant decoration. A simple table decoration which adds a hint of fall. So enchanting!

Want to add fall leaves to your decor? Use spray adhesive glue on fall leaves and stick them on old picture frames. It might help to press the leaves under some books first. Easy craft idea!

And as always, do remember small goes a long way! Include some fall themed accent items to refresh your home decor. Love these cushions in fall colors and theme!

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Stylish teen bedroom ideas for girls!

Teens love their own space. Its a good idea to include them when choosing color scheme and furniture. Their hobbies, likes, lifestyle should be the major points in consideration. The objective should be to make the space individualistic as well as functional. It should reflect their life style while showcasing their personality!

Most importantly have fun when planning, there are so many ideas and inspiration to help you design and decorate. If possible look for some crafty makeover ideas too and let kids try their hands at it. It would add a personal touch and a definite uniqueness to their new room.

Pink and floral is easily a popular choice. Gorgeous blue and fresh minty accent colors makes it a stylish space. A string of floral garland adds a cutesy touch!

Love this colorful bedroom. Colors have so much energy and inspiration. Start with a rug or bedding and build around it. Love the diy bunting and cork board on the headboard idea!

Beautiful zen bedroom for a teenager. So many lovely details and fantastic color scheme. This could easily transition from teen room to young adult. Lust list!

Purple, black and white is an interesting combination. Fresh energetic feel and lots of storage makes it ideal for teens. Perfect for smaller space, tall dresser and cabinet leave more floor space!

Coral is so much in fashion! The paisley stencilled wall has a distinct folksy elegance. Chapiz chandelier adds a light airy touch. This is easily my favorite of the lot :-)

Love the books arranged by color of their jacket! A striking bedroom inspired by the color spectrum. The rainbow hues is vibrant and fun. A beautiful theme for teens.

Lots of craft ideas in this black and white bedroom! Print 'Iron-on transfer paper' with your choice of design/alphabet and create personalised cushions! Add ruffles to boring pillowcase and cover.

Simple DIY inspired by this PB Teen lampshade. Get ruffle lace and hot glue/sew it on a plain lamp shade. Choose your own color and pattern, embellish as you like it!

Fantastic DIY for displaying jewelry and having them easily accessible. Find an old mirror which has some weight to it. Super glue some orphan champagne flutes, wine glass etc(ask/thrift) and done!

Little ways to reduce clutter and make life easier! Empty toilet paper roll to hold bobby pins and hair elastics. Stacked in one place, saves time. No cost diy :-)

Convert a wooden hanger at hand into this lovely earrings display/holder! You are sure to change/use jewelry more often when they are so neatly organized. Absolutely must do!

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