I’m soooo excited to be share another vintage inspired {DIY} tutorial. If you missed my last vintage inspired tutorial, click {here}? Some of you might know that I own an Etsy store called House 129. I just happen to get a number of custom orders. And do you know what? I {heart} them! They push me to think outside the box and try things I might not try. In January, I got an inquiry for some custom favors for a vintage themed wedding shower. So, I went to work and after finding inspiration from Elizabeth Kartchner of Dear Lizzy {here}, I came up with these!
Of course, these could simply be vintage-inspired-embellished gift boxes too. I can think of quite a ways to put these cuties to good use. Anywho, let’s gather a few supplies and get this party started.
Supplies: Twine, Fabric, Scrapbook Paper or pages from an old book, Burlap,
Lace, Scissors and/or large whole punch, kraft boxes and hot glue gun.
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I think this tutorial/project is more about being free-spirited in your creativity. You can do so many different things, layer your embellishments in a number of different ways. Being that there are probably hundreds of rolled fabric flower tutorials out there, I didn’t want to bore you with yet another one, so to make these for use as an embellishment, check out these tutorials {here} or {here}.
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To make the fabric and twine bow ties, you’re going to cut a square of fabric, measuring about 3-1/2 by 2-1/2. You’ll then pinch the top and the bottom, meeting in the middle (as pictured below), then wrap your twine around the center and glue or knot.
You’ll then want to punch or cut out some circles (approximately 2″ in diameter), cut some burlap into squares (approximately 3″x 3″) and have some ribbon or lace on hand. I also used some tulle to add a little some-something to mine, but forgot to include it in the pictures. Boo! Sorry about that. However, with all of these embellishments, you’re able to try layering your goodies in different ways, mix and match, trade, swap, have fun and get creative. The sky is the limit! Yay!
Once you’ve made your perfect little vintage embellishments, place them on your kraft box with a dot of hot glue — and you’re ready to wow your guests with some of the cutest vintage inspired favors -or- gift a friend with some super cute packaging. If you’re using them as a favor, fill the box with candy or questions that you might like to have as conversation starters for your guests, etc. Regardless of what you do with them — they’re sweet and vintage.
Here’s to vintage inspired fun! I’ll be partying {here}.
Lori's Crafty Spot says
Love this craft, thanks for sharing!
Mama Jodi says
These are amazingly cute. Great work.
Elena @ La Petite Vie says
These are beyond adorable, so creative! Thanks for sharing!
Cari and Cortnee @ Two Sasters says
WOW! I really love these!!! They look so pretty!! Thanks so much for sharing @Two Sasters:)
Fox Hollow Cottage says
The packaging is a gift in itself. So pretty. Love the sweet shabby look too 😉
Happy Easter weekend!
Cindy says
I would love to get a little package all dressed up with those adorable embellishments. Sweet!
Sarah says
Thanks for linking up at The Winthrop Chronicles, this will be featured tomorrow!
Anita @ Cedar Hill Ranch says
These boxes are so pretty and I loved them so much I featured them this week at Cowgirl Up at Cedar Hill Ranch. Come get a featured button if you like.
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says
Such beautiful packaging! I love them one with the bow! Thanks for sharing with us!
Take care,
Trish
Emily Morgenstern says
Hey cute friend!! I love these so much!! I want to come to this party! 🙂
I'm featuring party ideas today and this will be included!
Thanks for linking up!!
Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says
These are so adorable! I love how they turned out, I really like the different layers. SO funny, I just used the same pink/floral fabric for a project, I love it 🙂
Polkadot-pretties says
Thank you for linking up this fabulous project…
Can’t wait to see what you have been up to this week!!
This weeks linky party is now up !!
http://polkadot-pretties.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/you-inspire-linky-party_14.html
Claire x
Mixed Kreations says
I love these. They are so cute. I am always looking for new gift wrapping and gift tag ideas. Saving this one thanks.
Kathie says
These packaging ideas are great – just switched to burlap myself to wrap the pottery jewelry I make and (try to) sell on Etsy. I linked to this project on my blog: http://cottonridgellc.com/2012/09/09/creative-blog-hopping/
Anne says
Do you have a tutorial on how to make the fabric roses or know of somewhere I could find one? I love this idea and would love to embrace it for the holidays!
Thank you and great post! So creative and relatively easy!
Kelly says
Hi Anne! Thank you so much for loving on my project. I don’t have a tutorial, but this link has a fabulous how-to: http://ht.ly/evggT Have fun! Hugs!!