Tuesday, June 1, 2010

DIY: Decorating a gift with a fabric flower...


I always love to find new ways to wrap gifts. Whilst these little beauties are initially wrapped in a simple paper bag, their look is magnified with handmade flowers simply stitched together.

I seem to have lots of little bits of fabric around my home and they are never quite big enough to do much with - what a divine use for them! I must now get some coloured cotton together and get cracking! Stay tuned for some oh so pretty gifts! Kellie xx


Images via Style Me Pretty x

34 comments:

  1. So sweet Kellie,pretty idea:)
    Have a lovely day.
    Iben

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  2. What a way to dress up a paper bag!!! But really... these flowers are specially elegant done in muted colors, but I think they would be ultra fun in some of you beautifully printed fabrics.

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  3. gorgeous idea- raining here today so am going to make a basket load of them.....melissa..

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  4. What a great idea. I have heaps of bits of fabric that I could make pretty things with!

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  5. these are fabulous! I am passing these on to my momma, they would be perfect for her catering company to use. A big thing here are bus tours (aka shopping trips to NY or PA) and these would be ideal for the brown bag lunches they order.

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  6. WOW!!!! This is stunning! Thank you so much for the tutorial!

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  7. Great idea!! Thanks for share!!xx

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  8. Adorable! Love it!

    p.s. I am having my 2cnd giveaway if it interests you (Barnes & Noble) xo

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  9. so pretty. i will try it... but I'm not sure that I will have this beautiful result as you :))))
    thank you.

    xoxo,
    raru

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  10. Hi Kellie,
    What a great idea. I love wrapping presents and , like you said, it's a good way of using up all of those little pieces of material we all have.
    XXXX

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  11. What a sweet idea, Kellie. This handmade flowers makes a gift so much more special. Will copy that tutorial, thank you so much for sharing. Sending many warm winter wishes your way. Enjoy Winter time, Kellie. xx

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  12. OMG, I love this idea! Its so sweet!

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  13. Oh kellie they are gorgeous, thanks so much for sharing.


    Happy Tuesday!

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  14. Those are just too cute! A great way to liven up present!
    The Design Dish
    http://thedesigndish.wordpress.com/

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  15. Kellie, Thanks for visiting my blog. That outdoor bed is fabulous! And it would be a great place to play hooky from work! I LOVE your blog it provides daily inspiration for me...so Thank You..
    XOXO Rhonda

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  16. WOW ... so glad to have found you - i completely LOVE this idea for wrappings. Have a great day :)
    oxoxox
    Denalee

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  17. Grazie per aver condiviso questa chicca capace di rendere un regalo molto speciale!
    A presto, Anna.

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  18. I am from Utah and we have run rampant with fabric flowers. But I love these bags, so beautiful and easy.

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  19. what a lovely idea Kellie! thanks for sharing! xo

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  20. I just love this idea ... Using something as simple and everyday and brown paper bags and fabric scraps to make something so beautiful!

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  21. the mix of plain paper bag with a fancy embellishment is wonderful!!

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  22. Beautiful flowers and simple to do.

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  23. What a lovely idea! I have sooo many scraps as well, I'm so on this! AND glad I found your blog, new follower here:-)

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  24. love it, perfect idea for wrapping presents, thanks for sharing!

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  25. that is the perfect thing to do, isn't it...way to be green and reused every last stitch of fabric...nothing gets wasted...and everything is wonderfully and blissfully pretty!

    well done!

    come by for a spot of tea with me!

    ciao bella
    creative carmelina

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  26. So very simple and elegant looking! Beautiful!!

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  27. By the way I absolutely love your dogs! They are adorable!!

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  28. I love to make flowers with fabric or ribbon, your flowers are very pretty ^^

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  29. What a perfect and gorgeous touch, love it!

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  30. That´s the way mi sister used to do them when her daughter was little and she did it with headbands for her hair (mi niece just got married this month). It was lovely to see this flowers again. Thanks for posting it. And thanks for your comment in my blog. You are welcome to visit it any time :)(I guess you knew that! :)
    xoxoxox

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  31. love this! I may have to give it a try on the gift bags for my little girls birthday tea party. Thanks!

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  32. Such a sweet way to present a gift
    Love it
    Alison

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  33. So unique and pretty to look at.

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