gift wrapping ideas & a giveaway from Scotch (R)

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One of my favorite parts of giving gifts is the wrapping. I tend to be drawn to a more homemade version of wrapping paper, and this year is no different. And it doesn’t get much simpler than this!
To make your packages stand out in a crowd, here are the supplies you will need:

newspaper (or brown craft paper works well too)
Scotch (R) Tape or Scotch (R) Double Sided Tape
Baker’s Twine (mine is from the Twinery)
holiday tags (mine are from Joyful Joyful)
scissors

1. wrap your gift with newspaper
2. seal it up with Scotch(R) Tape or Scotch (R) Double-Sided Tape
3. flip it over
4. measure out your baker’s twine to wrap around your box
5. cut three lengths of baker’s twine
6.wrap all 3 pieces of twine around together as you would a ribbon
7. tie a bow
8. pick out a gift tag
9. attach the tag to the twine

voila! cute and crafty gift wrapping for the holidays!
you can also use these pretties as decoration! we have a pile of presents sitting on a table in our entry way along with a mini christmas tree and some other holiday decor.

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BLACK FRIDAY!

without warning, i have decided to have a little black friday sale on READY TO SHIP items.
excited?
me too!
since boutique season is over for me, i have quite a stash to put on sale!
in select colors:

earrings, just $9! (normally $11.50)

three musketeers headbands, only $12! (normally $15)
and of course, my best seller…

i have very limited # and colors of the modern pearl statement necklaces available for just $32! (normally $37)

get ‘em while they last!
happy shopping, y’all!

and remember, just 5 more shopping days before i close my christmas queue!

wish list wednesdays: introducing Mandie from Mandie’s Mumblings

Hi there lovelies! My name is Mandie, I blog at Mandie’s Mumblings, & have recently opened up my own etsy shop, MoxieMandie. I love to sew, take photos, & hang out with my husband, Gabe. I’m pretty stoked to get to share my personal wishlist here on Jessica’s blog!

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This shower curtain is so sweet! I love the ruffles!!


This rooster is awesome! I’ve got a major crush on roosters!


I just LOVE this handmade advent calendar! It’s so pretty & soothing.


I have been in L O V E with Meg’s cute ruffle necklace since I first laid eyes on it months ago. In muistard, of course(my FAVORITE!)


I think that these shoes, however illogical they may be, make up completely in beauty for what they lack in common sense.


This clutch is SO sweet! I just love the combination of the fabrics together!!


And I’m unsure what it is, but there is just something so fun about this Sweet Bee necklace that I can’t get enough of!!

This canvas is extra special, because it was created & is being sold to help fund a maternity home in Kenya, & I just think that’s rad!
Well, I am so glad that I got to come over & share what’s on my wish list this year! I hope that you & yours have a wonderful holiday!

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