Linen Ideas for Your Holiday Gifts
It’s the holiday season and, before you know it, the time for exchanging gifts will be here. I know you’ve probably got a lot on your to-do list right about now, so let me help with a few easy gift-wrapping ideas! With your presents looking this good, no one will ever know about your frenzied last-minute shopping….
Gift tags are super easy to make and are a great way to use up leftover linen scraps!
I just grabbed my pinking shears to cut the edges in decorative ways.
![Gifts Gifts](https://blog.fabrics-store.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/gift11.jpg)
I used a permanent marker to write the names of the gift’s recipient. I’m sure anyone will be pleased you spent just a few extra minutes to make their gift tag! It is a small, but sweet gesture.
Gift Wrap:
Cover your plain, boring box. Use linen instead of paper to wrap your presents. Why not?! It looks great and makes your gift look extra special.
![Gifts Gifts](https://blog.fabrics-store.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/gift13.jpg)
You can even decorate with your handmade gift tags! Try different colors of linen too. There are so many options that you can really get creative.
*I hope you liked these simple holiday tips! It’s the little things that really add some festive cheer this time of year!
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mary a
I can’t find the linen scarf posting. Help!
AmyCat =^.^=
I’ve made three types of re-usable fabric gift bags, all of which are very easy.
1) Drawstring bags (for people who do historical re-enactment, plain cloth bags can be used for TONS of things).
2) “Envelope”-style bags, with either a button-flap or a grosgrain ribbon sewn on that wraps all the way around and ties in a bow at the point on the end of the envelope “flap”.
3) The easiest: a simple pouch (like a pillowcase, which another poster suggests), about 3″ taller/longer than your gift, with a bow or string tied around it so the excess fabric “poufs” into a ruffle at the top. This type, sewn with a Serger (so you don’t have to finish the edges) takes about 10 minutes.
Stacy
A coworker & I was just talking about using fabric to sew into a pillow case, that you then use to put your gift in. That way they get two gifts in one.