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25 min 47 sec
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Any gift can be elevated with a thoughtful presentation. Artist, educator, and gift-wrap authority Courtney Cerruti share some of her favorite wrapping and trimming techniques with an eye on eco-friendly combinations and elements. Learn furoshiki-inspired ways to enclose presents with fabrics, and use and reuse things you have at home to create beautifully wrapped gifts that are nearly too pretty to open. For additional classes using the furoshiki technique, see Megumi Inouye's Wine Wrap and Tin Wrapping classes.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Scissors
- Paper tape
- Non-shiny/metallic or glittery paper
- Upcycled materials
- Evergreen branches
- Dried florals
- Dried fruit
- Fabric
- Wax paper
- Twine, yarn, or raffia
- Tapestry needles
Downloads:
- Think about gift-wrapping in a more eco-friendly way
- Use and re-use items in your home for trim such as cinnamon sticks, dried herbs, salt dough ornaments
- Fold a wax-paper envelope for cookies and treats
- Wrap presents with fabric with furoshiki-inspired techniques
- Make fun gift toppers with fabric scraps
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Eco-Friendly Giftwrap Ideas Reviews
178 users recommended this class to a friend
megan lane
Some things I hadn't thought of that are easy, quiet and lovely, too. Especially like the idea of stacking some felt or fleece shapes and making slits to draw the string or fabric strips through to tie a simple knot. Thank you.
5 days ago
Julie Feher
Just what I was looking for! I aim to lessen my foot-print this holiday season.
October 16, 2024
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Linda Doro
her style is easy to follow and love her voice. look for classes she does.
More than 3 months ago