Creative Gift Wrapping Day #4
What happens when you have more gift wrapping ideas than presents? I guess I could go buy more presents, but I think Pretty Handsome Guy might not be too happy about that. So, I’ll have to stick with just six days of Creative Gift Wrapping. That’s right, two more posts filled with creative gift ideas! I hope you like them.
Yesterday I showed you some nature inspired gift wrappings, today we’re delving into the popular toxic spraypaint hobby of chalkboard painting! I think 2010 can officially be declared the year of the chalkboard paint. I have seen it EVERYWHERE!
Materials:
Chalkboard paint
Foam core
Chalk or chalkboard pen
Wrapping paper
Ribbon
Hole Punch
X-acto knife
Pencil
Ruler
Measure and cut out a 4″ x 6″ rectangle of foam core. The trick to clean cuts in foam core is to use a brand new x-acto blade! It is that simple.
To make perfect diagonal corners, measure 1″ from the corner (across and down) and make marks. Then draw a diagonal line connecting the two points. Cut off the triangle.
Use your hole puncher to punch a hole in the middle of the top edge.
Spray paint or paint chalkboard paint onto your foam core. Let it dry.
Season your chalkboard rectangle by rubbing chalk all over the board. Then wipe it off. This will eliminate the chalk message “burning” into the chalkboard and will allow the recipient to re-use the board.
Materials:
Chalkboard paint
Foam core
Chalk or chalkboard pen
Wrapping paper
Ribbon
Hole punch
X-acto knife
Pencil
Ruler
Clothespin
Silver or Gold acrylic paint
Paintbrush
Hot glue gun
Clip the clothespin over the knotted bow on your package and slide your chalkboard into the clothespin.
Bonus: I thought I’d share with you two more gift packages that were pretty simple and quick. The first one I hot glued crocheted snowflakes from Lillian Vernon onto them (thanks for bringing them to my wrapping party, Renee!)
The second one is an ovaltine can that I wrapped with gift wrap, added some monogram stickers and put a bow on top. Easy peasy!
I hope you will swing on by and check out Day #5 of my Creative Gift Wrappings!
Wow I am loving your Gift Wrap Series ! I had no idea they made chalkboard spray paint !! I have been wanting to make a wreath for my daughters teacher and I though it would be neat to put her name on a small chalk board ! But was wondering how I could do it ! No I know ! Use foam board and spray chalkboard ! Yay what a wonderful idea thanks so much for sharing !
HUGS,JANIE
Love your gift wrap ideas! That chalkboard is great for kids and adults as a tag. I love the black and white ribbon you used on the second gift ~ very pretty.
Great gift wrapping ideas Brittany. It does get hard coming up with something original year after year.
I'm so jealous of the window in your laundry room btw. I like my laundy room but I so wish I had a window.
Jo xx
Okay, I need you to come wrap my presents! LOVE the use of the chalkboard paint.
This is so pretty I wouldn't want to open it!
That's exactly what I need for my 24 days before Christmas box that sits on my table but I didn't take the time to make one…because I have roll on chalkboard paint, not spray on. It just seems like so much more work to roll it on. Love your pretty packages.
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Happy Holidays!
Monika in Canada
Great Ideas — thanks for sharing these wonderful ideas!
Jeanette