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Friday, December 23, 2011

last-minute gift bag idea



I want to share a quick idea that came about when I had just enough time to package teacher/school/bus driver presents but not enough gift bags. What to do?



I gathered red and white items: white lunch sacks, red and white baker's twine, gift tags and this fun set of assorted cupcake papers in three sizes from Ikea.



Next, I did a practice run of laying flattened and folded cupcake papers over a closed sack and liked what I saw!



Finally, I looped a length of baker's twine beginning from the back of the sack, stapled everything securely and added a gift tag. {At first I punched holes and strung the twine through but it was difficult because of the many layers.}



And now off to run some elf-errands!

Wishing everyone a very lovely, very happy and very healthy holiday season!

xo
elyse
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25 comments:

  1. ClaudiaDecember 23, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah, Elyse!

    xo
    Claudia

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  2. TheresaDecember 23, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Love it, I happen to have some white bags and some festive cupcake papers:) Thanks for the idea! Have a blessed day my friend! HUGS!

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  3. NanaDianaDecember 23, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    What a cute and sweet idea! Love it- Happy Holidays to you and your sweet family- xo Diana

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  4. Katy NoelleDecember 23, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Good morning! and a very Happy Christmas to you, Elyse!!!=]

    I've been kind of silent, lately, but you've gotta know that I'm thinking about you - coming and finding beautiful cheeriness and the joy that comes your chipper self! I've found my "get up and go" and have been racing, for a couple of months, now, to get things in order for the new year so that I can get up and go with my photography and blogging again. Don't you just love it when that whirlwind energy and inspiration hits??? =] or,.....er.....well, maybe,....you just always are a whirlwind? Well, reading your Christmas posts, you certainly have been this month and, Elyse....it's all beautiful! Just magic! So lovely and bright and perfect Christmas - pretty things all around and the joy of giving and special time with friends!

    Happy Christmas, lovely friend!!! =]

    xxooxxoo

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  5. birdie blueDecember 23, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    love this idea, elyse. simple and pretty, my favorite combination. the sweetest package ever arrived in the mail, thanks to you, my friend. rosie is absolutely delighted. thank you, thank you!

    xo
    molly

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  6. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥December 23, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    this is as sweet as sweet can be!!!! i love gift bags and this one is at the top of my list -- simply ADORABLE!!! thank you for sharing your creative genius with us! sending you and yours tons of holiday hugs!

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  7. JillDecember 23, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Such a clever idea!! I love those.

    Wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas and Hannukah!

    Hugs,
    Jill

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  8. Hearts TurnedDecember 23, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    These are adorable, Elyse! What a wonderful idea (not surprising, however, as you did it!)

    Thanks for all the joy and creativity you share throughout the year, dear friend!

    Sending lots of Christmas joy and wishes your way...

    Merry Christmas!

    Julie

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  9. SLRDecember 23, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    A dor A ble! Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to you sweet Elyse!!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    These are so cute, Elyse!

    I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!

    Hugs,
    Zuzu

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  11. Pansy Cottage GirlDecember 23, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Merry Christmas Tinker~Hope your holiday is extra sweet.

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  12. debiDecember 23, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    OH! Super cute idea!!!

    Wishing you and your sweet family a very Merry Christmas & Happy Hannukah!

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  13. RosieDecember 23, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    How have I gone so long without finding your blog???! Delicious!
    rosie

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  14. MelindaDecember 23, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Enjoy the holiday season!

    Melinda

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  15. Simple HomeDecember 24, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Adorable Elyse! Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas :)
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  16. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresDecember 24, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Great idea! I should have grabbed those cupcake liners at Ikea. Happy holidays to you and yours, Tammy

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  17. luckygirlgiftsDecember 24, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    Oh Elyse,
    you always have such lovely ideas.
    I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and may the next year bring you even more success than this year!!
    xoxo
    Cari b.

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  18. UnknownDecember 24, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Beautiful, Elyse. Happy Holidays!

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  19. hilary@oldhousetrueloveDecember 24, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    that is so creative... so sweet. merry christmas friend. : ) xoxo

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  20. Twyla and LindseyDecember 24, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    What a cute idea, Elyse! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Twyla

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  21. Free Pretty Things For YouDecember 24, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    you know how much i Love paper bags!! How Adorable!!
    Merry Christmas to you too sweet friend!!
    xoxoxooxox!!

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  22. casapinkaDecember 24, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    So, so pretty. I LOVE red and white together, esp snowflakes and reindeer. I'd love a red and white fair isle car, come to think of it!

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  23. {oc cottage}December 24, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Just deerling! MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!!!!!

    m ^..^

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  24. Maryjane-The Beehive CottageDecember 25, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    Adorable idea Elyse! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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  25. Debra NortonJanuary 11, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Oh these look so lovely! Thanks for sharing. I'm happy you are enjoying the tags. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season!

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i treasure your comments and thank you so much!

xo
elyse