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Unwrapped For
Christmas
Faithful readers of
Dollar Store Style (bless you!) will notice that we have used this
red storage box in a previous Christmas column. We like them
because of the sturdy construction and the metal accents. They
come in two different sizes and different colors, as well. Being a
hard core traditionalist, we are more easily drawn to the
Christmas red. This time, in keeping with the desire to use less
wrapping paper at Christmastime, we have adorned this reusable box
with silver wire-edged ribbon and two small Christmas picks. Add a
tag and you have a simple, beautiful gift to present to someone
special on your list.
- roll of
ribbon, $1.00
- two small
Christmas picks, $1.00
- box, $1.00
The square green box
is 4 1/2" deep, has a padded lid and comes pre-adorned with a
fabric wrap, ribbon and leafy embellishment. All you have to do is
add the gift and a tag. We've seen these in red, as well. $1.00 at
Dollarama
This is called a
child's backpack but it might also be used as a toiletry bag for
travel. It has a draw-string closure under the flap. They come in
a variety of colors but we chose a green one (what else?),
disguised the outside closure with a decorative bow and added a
three-dimensional gift tag.
- backpack, $1.00
- bows, package of six
for $1.00
- handmade gift tags,
package of five for $1.00.
We found this plain
wooden box in the craft aisle at Dollarama, added two lengths of
thin ribbon, a bell decoration and a three-dimensional gift tag
for a slightly different take on tradition. The box is 9"
long, 6" wide and 2" deep, which makes it the perfect
fit for a pair of gloves nestled in some tissue paper. The bell
decorations come on a card of six for a dollar. This might be a
good idea to give to someone who likes to do crafts.
For more on using
less wrapping paper see Creative
Wrapping ...
Decorating
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