Tuesday, May 25, 2010

It's a "Wrap Station" !!!


       
          This is a portable wrapping station.
My daughter saw a similar idea in Better Homes and Gardens and thought it would be a great gift idea for her husband's employees. Luckily a good friend owns the local D.Q. and ordered us some drink take out boxes. Jodi ordered the wine boxes on line.  


Here's all you need: 
Wine box, take out drink box, rolls of wrapping paper, tape, labels, bows, ribbon snow stamp, hole punch, paper hole protectors, you could use rivets, but these were easier and more economical. Really whatever and however you want to decorate or put in it would work. Jodi matched all the ribbons, wrapping and bows, really well.  She added a tag that said, 

"Thanks for wrapping up a great year!"

Jodi got the idea a couple of years ago, so fortunately was able to buy wrapping supplies on clearance. She had fun and I think the employees appreciated the time and thought that went into the gifts! She made around 20, if I remember correctly. Since the over all theme of my blog is using things differently than they were used in their Prior Life, I thought y'all would enjoy this! I am joining the party at 
Go on over and it will inspire you not to procrastinate about Christmas projects that you have in mind! 

May the Christmas Spirit be with you all year!
Lezlee












                                                                  another great party!
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Tickled Pink at 504 Main




16 comments:

Nancy's Notes said...

Now, that is something else! You clever ones you!! Thanks for sharing such a great idea!

Nancy

Jill said...

That is clever! And, a unique and practical gift. Wrapping supplies are such a challenge. I'll keep this in mind. Thanks for linking up!

Patricia @ 9th and Denver said...

what a great idea.

I was saving these drink boxes myself- trying to figure a way to 'gift' them to someone. Now, I've got it.

thanks for a great idea.

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

What a fun project- a great re-use!

Anonymous said...

Lezlee, how creative is that!!! I am going to keep my next drink container and do the same thing -- I love this idea more than you know! so wonderful to keep it all in one spot. Thank you for sharing!!!

concretenprimroses said...

Very clever!
Kathy

Shabby Vintage Junk said...

Lezlee what a FABULOUS idea....I know what I'll be doing this evening....!!

THANKS for sharing....!!

Cheers,
Tamarah :o)

Coleen's Corner said...

Holy Toledo, that's a great idea! With this tribe out here I'll have drink caddies galore! Beats the heck out of those plastic Rubbermaid thingys :)

avisiontoremember said...

Love all those :) I have a link party that I would love for you to join. It is on Saturdays at www.iamonly1woman.blogspot.com

The Boston Lady said...

Lezlee! I was about to fall into bed asleep and saw your comment on my blog. It is comforting that even you do not understand some of what we saw today. You live a beautiful state. Ann Thanks for stopping by

Santa's Gift Shoppe and Ideas said...

Hi..I’m Barb….I am from Boardwalk Bragfest... Love your idea..Great job!!!
I am your newest follower. I hope you will get a chance to visit my blog @ santasgiftshoppe.blogspot.com
& get inspired by something for your family/home. I hope you will follow me as well. Nice to meet ya new friend!!!

deb said...

Great idea!
BTW, I have an award for you in my blog ☺☺
*hugs*deb

Burlap Luxe said...

Your welcome girlie, and THANK-YOU!! for feeling so strong about the box that you too would consider creating the same effect on one of yours.

I value your bloggie friendship.
xx
Dore

Charlene said...

Soooooooooooooooo cool! Yes, that wrap stuff starts taking on a life of it's own if you don't corral it!!!! So glad you stopped by to see my new bracelet from Diane Cooks class. I can tell you there will be many more to come. LOVE THEM. In fact I see an Etsy site in my future because I won't keep all the ones I want to do. Hee Hee Charlene

Ann @ makethebestofthings said...

Excellent idea and clever execution! This one goes on my list!

Anne Lorys said...

This is SUCH a great idea! And it's something any of us can do, my favorite sort of DIY. :-)

Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Anne