Upcycling or recycling items for gifts will keep life simple and creative for the holidays.
What is upcycling? Upcycling is taking an item and creating it into a new item. This kind of creativity for your gifts will surely bring smiles and may even save you some money!
Here are some fun ideas
Brooch gift bow:
Simply take a vintage brooch and pin it onto you gift ribbon. You just upcycled your ribbon!
Vintage bow tie box ribbon:
Find a unique mens bow tie and turn it into a ribbon! What fun it will be to open that present and play dress up with the bow tie after.
Bookmark gift card:
For those hard to buy for individuals that you just end up buying a gift card for, try jazzing up their gift. For example if you purchase a book store gift card, attach a beautiful vintage bookmark to the card or attach it to the outside ribbon on the gift box. This simple idea adds so much thought to your gift.
Find an old vintage box, jewelry box or box with lid at a craft store and add some old vintage earrings or buttons to the outside. Get creative and have fun with your decorating. Use the box to place your jewelry gift inside.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/110506847/vintage-tear-drop-necklace
http://www.etsy.com/listing/110506847/vintage-tear-drop-necklace
These few ideas should get you started on your road to gifting through upcycling!
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