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Last Post 28 Apr 2010 11:49 PM by kkolkmeier. 6 Replies.

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Katie K

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18 Apr 2010 10:50 AM
Here is a fun gift-wrapping idea for a graduation gift. I have made a DVD of music, photos, and quotes for my friends for graduation. I wrapped the DVD case in newspaper and painted it (the square top of the cap), bought $1 wooden squares and painted them (from Michael's for the bottom of the cap), and used shred as the tassel- tied it together and hot glued to the top. Just a fun packaging idea if you're giving a square gift or anything that would fit in a square box!

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Claudia

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18 Apr 2010 08:00 PM
Totally cute packaging idea, Katie. I love it.

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Robin

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24 Apr 2010 08:23 AM
That is adorable! But I am simply not getting how you did the bottom with squares... Robin

Claudia

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24 Apr 2010 10:28 AM
Maybe Katie can clarify. In the meantime, it seems as though it could also work with an upside down, empty box or maybe a piece of a toilet paper roll, etc...

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Katie K

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25 Apr 2010 11:34 PM
Robin, I did not explain well. Do you know that little wooden boxes that they sell at Michael's? They have them in heart shapes, circles, squares, jewelry boxes, etc? They're with the wooden items- bird houses, stools, etc. They are $1. So what I did was just take the lid off, paint the bottom part of the box, and then hot glued it to the bottom of the newspaper wrapped DVD case. Does that make sense?

"Dreams have no expiration date." "A pessimist sees a glass as half empty. An optimist sees a glass as half full. A leader sees a glass of water, fills it, and looks for someone who is thirsty."

Robin

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28 Apr 2010 01:56 PM
Yes! Now I know what you mean. I was just really trying to picture how you made wood circular. LOL You're amazing, but everyone has their limits. ;-)

Katie K

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28 Apr 2010 11:49 PM
Here they are wearing their caps tonight...they were a big hit!

"Dreams have no expiration date." "A pessimist sees a glass as half empty. An optimist sees a glass as half full. A leader sees a glass of water, fills it, and looks for someone who is thirsty."