I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother’s Day! We kept things pretty low-key around here, but I enjoyed being able to slack off on a few things and let the hubby pick up the slack! I received the most adorable photo card from Cory and the girls. It was very sweet and I’m wishing more and more that I had a card box (or old shoe box) to keep all of treasures.
As for my mom, I decided to print off a photo I took of her birds a couple weeks ago that I really liked. The colors on the print came out so vibrant and it really looks so much better framed then on the screen. I think she really loved it…but then she always loves anything I make for her. Even the unfinished latch-hook snowman I made for her a few Christmases ago.
I never remember to buy things like giftwrap at the store and anyways it’s seems like such an unnecessary purchase when I’ve got an entire craft room full of stuff. So, to wrap the framed print, I ended up trying an idea I recently saw in a Kath Kidston book. The woman can apparently do anything with fabric, and to make pretty wrapping paper she said to scan it and print it out. So I did.
I really couldn’t believe how pretty it turned out given just how easy it was to generate. I used two peices of standard-sized paper to wrap the frame then finished it off with a bit of ribbon. You can see the pillowcase I used under the gift…a perfect match! I totally love the fact that I can tap into my fabric stash without actually having to cut into anything or part with my favorites. So, the next time you have a smallish gift and no suitable wrapping paper, just break out your scanner! Try it. You’ll love it. Promise. 
What a lovely and thoughtful gift for your mom! And thanks so much for passing along the giftwrap tip! It’s a perfect idea that gives an extra personal touch to the gift as well. Love it!
It’s an awesome idea if I had fabric. And ink in my printer.
I love this original, creative idea Chrissy. Bravo!
I really am a lucky duck to have you as my daughter (quack,quack). A one in a million gift from my one in a million daughter. Thanks, Chrissy — mom
Are those bird feathers? How stunningly colorful they are! I love the gift wrap style too!
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