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“W” is for Wrapped

November 13, 2011

Tiny star ornaments wrapped in DIY window boxes.

I made the window boxes using clear acetate.

Challenge: wrap these fragile ornaments for Christmas delivery:
(To see how to make the ornaments click here.)
I wanted a window box so you can see the ornament inside:
Solution: cut a hole in the top of a gift box and glue acetate to make window:
Easy and quick solution for the fragile ornaments.
Here’s how I made the window boxes:

1. Use 6″ x 6″ x 4″ gift box and clear acetate:
2. Lay box open so top flap is flat.
Mark 1″ border around top flap:
3. Cut out square using exacto knife:
4. Cut acetate to fit opening plus 1″:
(Acetate piece here measures 5″ x 5″)

5. Flip top flap of box to wrong side, lay small bead of hot glue and quickly place acetate in opening pressing edges into glue:

6. Use tissue and place ornament in box:
7. Add burlap strips for ribbon and matching letter tag with twine:
Ready for gift giving.
Make your own window boxes to protect those fragile gifts that are too pretty to hide.

I’m linking up to:

Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane
SAS @ Funky Junk
Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello
Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime
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Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou
Making the World Cuter @ Making the World Cuter
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Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z
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Delightfully Inspiring @ Delightful Order
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple
Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue
Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Tickled Pink @ 504 Main
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
SAS @ Just a Girl
Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage
Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic
inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
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Filed Under: CHRISTMAS, CRAFTS, DIY, FOR HER, FOR HIM, GIFTS, SEASONAL, WEDDINGS18 Comments

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  1. Lesley says

    November 13, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    What a great tutorial! I am not in the market for something like this…but there will be a ton of peeps that will gobble this up!! Awesome and inventive idea!

    Reply
  2. Myfriendscallmesuzy says

    November 13, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    These are amazing. The boxes and the ornament. What a sweet gift for teachers. I might just have to try both. 😉

    Reply
  3. melanzana says

    November 13, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Prekrasni ukrasi i kutijice..
    Hvala za tutorial…

    Reply
  4. Vickie @ Ranger 911 says

    November 13, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    They are so sweet! I don't know anybody who wouldn't love getting one of these!

    I'm planning to make a few of the star wreaths you created for my girls. I know they will love their glittery gifts! I may just have to create a BIG box for storing them.

    Reply
  5. [email protected] says

    November 13, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    These are just beautiful! Great job for making the packaging as pretty as what's inside.

    Reply
  6. [email protected] Road says

    November 15, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Oh, that's much cuter than Styrofoam!

    Reply
  7. Andrea at Opulent Cottage says

    November 15, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    How beautiful! Such a lovely way to make a gift even more special. Thanks for the inspiration, I will definitely try this technique.
    Cheers, Andrea

    Reply
  8. Maggie says

    November 15, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    oh my I luv luv this, sending you my address lol.
    Would luv for my readers to discover your blog, will you please join our weekly party at
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-showcase-tutorial-with.html
    have a great crafting week!
    Maggie
    http://passionatelyartistic.com

    Reply
  9. Dale says

    November 15, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Is there an online source for purchasing the box's? Love your idea and I am anxious to try my hand at making several box's and ornaments!
    Thank you!

    Reply
  10. Its So Very Cheri says

    November 15, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I featured you in my TOP THAT post

    Cheri

    Reply
  11. odetoinspiration says

    November 15, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Love the ornaments.. and love the boxes!! Great presentation!! I want one too! ;P

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  12. marissa says

    November 17, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    those turned out great and I adore the ornament! I'd love it if you'd like this up at my link party at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com

    Reply
  13. Sugarr2518 says

    November 17, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    What a great way to show them off:)

    Reply
  14. Sherika Lovett Alston says

    November 17, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    WOW!! Great job and thanks for an awesome tutorial! They are beautiful!

    Reply
  15. Restoration House Interiors says

    November 18, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    I love this! SO cute! Hope u have had an awesome week! *new follower*

    Kennesha
    http://www.restorationhouseinteriors.blogspot.com

    Reply
  16. sweet violets says

    November 18, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    OMG….I luv this….so clever and nice pics to follow….luv the box too, what a great idea!!! Thank you so much for sharing….its midnight here and we had our first snow….I'll be up the rest of the night making these!!! hugs…cleo

    Reply
  17. Amy Gilman and Emily Lee (Sisters of the Wild West) says

    November 20, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    awesome!!! thanks for sharing!!
    where did you get your boxes at? we are featuring you!!!

    Reply
  18. Chris says

    November 21, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    These are so incredible! And a tutorial? Yeah! I hope you don't mind that I tweeted it. Love this!

    Reply

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