Using your stash for gifts

Hello and happy Saturday!  I just wanted to hop on and share a fun little tutorial on how to turn those extra peices of pattern paper into cute wrapping paper.

I started with 2 pieces of 12x12 pattern paper.  This pattern paper is by Dream Street and it is a little havier in weight so I suggest the heavier cardstock and not thin pieces.

I simply overlapped the pieces and used a zigzag stitch.  You will do this on all three sides to creat a sort of "pocket"

After I placed the gift inside (I usually put it in tissue paper) I folded it like you would if you were wrapping a present and stitched it up.  I could have also just cut enough excess to create a "pillow" but that is up to you.

After I stitched it closed it looked like this.

I used some wrapping ribbon that can be found at any craft store.  It is a bit thicker and more coarse than regular ribbon so it keeps its shape really well.

That's it - and it is pretty strong.  It wont tear easily and it is super cute!  Just another way to use up your stash.

I bet you could even "quilt some together to make it larger or to just have a differnt look.

Have a wonderful Saturday!

Michelle