One of my close friends asked me to fancy up a package for her niece's graduation gift. As far as I am concerned, the wrapping of a package is just as important as what you might find inside. If the outside looks fabulous the anticipation of what is hidden beneath the wrapping is much greater. And besides, I love making presents look good, it just the kind of gal that I am.
Choosing some jars of embellishment from my shutter supply holder, I decided to make some hair clips that will not only fancy up the package but can used later as well.
First I crocheted some small flowers and the use millinery flowers and little jewels to give a bit of a sparkle. I then hot glue them to alligator clips. They can be used clipped onto a headband or just directly into your hair.
What a fun package for graduation with a bonus of hair clips besides. Side note: I love the owl gift wrap. I tell you, owls are everywhere.
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So cute!! I love these, and I love those buttons!
Posted by: McKinley | May 31, 2011 at 10:22 PM
Thanks so much for coming over to my blog(Cuteasafox.com) and leaving a comment. I really love hearing from people. Your flowers are beautiful! I love how you layered them.
Posted by: Ashley @ Cute as a Fox | June 01, 2011 at 12:03 AM
This package is super cute! I love everything about it!
Beautiful!
ps Thanks for the sweet comment on my elephant fabric!
Posted by: Mimi | June 01, 2011 at 09:57 AM
Great new blog banner.
Posted by: Lori Daniels | June 01, 2011 at 10:17 AM
adorable
Posted by: Fishtail Cottage | June 01, 2011 at 12:48 PM
so adorable!!!
Posted by: amy | June 01, 2011 at 02:29 PM
What a great idea! You really made this package look so cool with the creative hair clips.
Tammy
Posted by: tammylovesdishes | June 01, 2011 at 07:46 PM
That's really cute! Thanks so much for linking this up to our Wicked Awesome Wednesday party!
Posted by: Handy Man, Crafty Woman | June 01, 2011 at 11:15 PM
Fabulous! I am visiting from Sugar and Dots and I love what you came up with! I am hoping you will come to my blog Friday and link it up to my Delicately Constructed Fridays!!
Thanks so much and have a great week!
Michelle
www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com
Posted by: Michelle | June 01, 2011 at 11:40 PM
I am in love with this! I'd love for you to share it at my link party... sooooo cute!
thirrtysixthavenue.com
Posted by: Desiree Campbell | June 02, 2011 at 01:36 AM
I LOVE these thank you for sharing! Great job! I'm your newest follower on Facebook
and here ;) You can find me here:
http://onestopbabygifts.blogspot.com
Cheers!
Lilli
Posted by: Lilli | June 09, 2011 at 02:06 AM
I love the flowers....they are so pretty!
Posted by: Becky | June 25, 2011 at 10:15 PM