Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas (and gift wrap inspiration)

February 5, 2019

Valentine’s Day is a special day to celebrate and treat those you love. Every year I give gifts to the special people in my life to remind them how much they mean to me. This year I’ve been shopping for unique gifts and rounded up my top picks for my Valentine’s Day Gift Guide. From budget-friendly to a little something extra, the gift guide is here to inspire and help you find something special for the ones you love. At the end of this post I’m sharing some fun and easy Valentine’s gift wrap inspiration too.

Enjoy! XOXO

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♥ Textured Cosmetic Bag–$12.00~ Not only is this bag a great price, but the pink and orange color combo is so chic and festive. One for them, one for you!

♥ Carolyne Roehm: Design & Style–$46.00~I recently added this book to my collection and can’t get enough of all the beautiful images. Anyone that loves design, fashion and entertaining will cherish this book.

♥ Sachi Bow Drop Earring–$38.00~Such a fun and feminine take on a statement earring.

♥ Floral Mosaic Scarf–$34.50~The colors in this scarf make it the perfect fashion accessory to transition between winter and spring.

♥ Blue and White Porcelain Flower Vase–$65.99~I love the beautiful lattice design on this vase. Just imagine it filled with pink tulips as part of a coffee table vignette.

♥ Nest Dahlia & Vine Parfum Rollerball–$27.00~Not only is the packaging gorgeous but the fragrance is simply divine.

♥ Personalized Serving Platter–$38.00~I’ve never met a monogrammed tray I didn’t like and this one is fabulous. The price is right and it comes is a ton of colors to fit anyone’s decor.

♥ Beaded Rope Bracelet–$58.00~I love the chunky but elegant look of this beaded bracelet.

♥ Luanne Tea Kettle–$38.00~This just might be the prettiest tea kettle I’ve seen in a long time. The wood handles are a fun and unexpected detail.

♥ Woven Crossbody Box Bag–$49.90~There aren’t enough words to describe how adorable this handbag is. The woven texture and bamboo handle are a match made in heaven.

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♥ Valentino Uomo Intense Parfum–$84-$104~You’ll definitely love the way this smells (and so will he). Mr. Confetti loves this fragrance.

♥ Faux Leather Duffel Bag–$84.95~This classic duffel bag is perfect of weekend trips or to use as a carry on. You might want to buy two so you have a his and her set.

♥ Polo Signature Baseball Cap–$39.50~My hubby wears baseball caps all the time and the Ralph Lauren Polo cap is his favorite. It’s classic and fits great.

♥ Jord Wood & Leather Apple Watch Band–$95.00~This wood and leather watch band will definitely give his Apple Watch a more stylish look. If you missed my review of Jord watches last week, you can read it here.

♥ Winston Shaving Kit–$25.00~After trying Harry’s for the first time a couple of years ago, their shave kits are Mr. Confetti’s go-to products.

♥ Fit Men Cook Cookbook–$18.63~I follow Kevin Curry on IG and was thrilled to learn about his new cookbook. If you have a foodie and fitness buff on your gift list, you’ll want to get them this book.

♥ Ninja Air Fryer–$99.99~Air fryers are all-the-rage right now and this one has great reviews. Perfect for the guy that loves to cook.

♥ Wood Watch Box–$120.00~A beautiful display and storage box for all his watches.

♥ Wireless Phone Charger–$14.99~This charger is sleek and compact and eliminates unsightly charging cords.

♥ Nordic Slippers–$21.90~These slippers will keep him warm and cozy around the house. Available in four colors and the price can’t be beat.

Once you’ve purchased your gift you’ll want to wrap them to make them extra special. This year I’m sticking to traditional colors–red & white and keeping my wrap fun and impactful. Here are two Valentine’s Day gift wrap ideas that you can pull together in a flash.

Similar chipboard letters here

The foundation of my wrap is a tone-on-tone white striped paper. I wanted the paper to have a little dimension and this fit the bill perfectly. After I wrapped the boxes, I added a few embellishments.

I wrapped the first box with red & white twine and laced the ends through a paper heart with holes punched in the center. I made the heart from decorative scrapbook paper using a template I downloaded here. The plaid heart gives this gift a slightly more masculine feel and I love the pattern mixing that all the elements create.

tip: look in the wedding section of big box stores for beautiful and elegant white wrapping paper.

For the second gift, I wrapped striped ribbon around the center of the box and tied a bow along one edge. Next I decorated the top of the box with large chipboard spelling out XOXO. I painted the letters with red acrylic paint before attaching them to the box with double-sided tape.

I just love how my Valentine’s gift wrap turned out. I hope these ideas will encourage you to put a little heart & love into making your gifts extra special for the ones you love!

Gift Wrap Embellishments | Fun, Festive Touches

December 7, 2018

Yesterday I shared some tips for creating a holiday gift wrap theme and today I’m back to show you the fun ways I embellished my gifts.

I am always on the hunt for unique pieces to top my gifts with. This year my collection of goodies include vintage jewelry, a cardboard coaster, a tassel and hand-made bows. Plus my favorite holly leaf craft embellishment, glittered leaves, a small picture frame and honeycomb balls. All of these pieces I’ve picked up in bargain bins, found at craft stores or scored at Scott’s Antique Market.

I’ve been asked a lot about my process for wrapping gift and it’s pretty straight forward. First I wrap all the boxes in paper and then comes the ribbon. Some boxes get a single ribbon and with others I layer the ribbon. The final touch is adding the perfect embellishment to each box.

Here’s a look at some of my wrapped gifts and the formula for each gift wrap combination.

ConfettiStyle Gift Wrap | Christmas 2018

I added a small glitter ornament to this handmade bow Instead of a center loop.

I bought this silver ribbon from Costco a couple of years ago and just love it.

The mini bottle brush tree came from Target and the pom pom yarn is from Hobby Lobby. Yarn makes a great ribbon substitute.

For the gift below I made a simple paper band and hand-lettered the Mr. Confetti’s name on it. Then I tucked a sprig of greenery under the band. This is a simple and elegant way to embellish a gift without spending a lot of money.

The pink pom pom tassel is from Hobby Lobby and it comes in other colors.

I found this beautiful embroidered appliqué at an antique store a few months ago. I’m using it on a gift for my mom. I attached it to the box top using small pieces of double-sided tape.

You can find this gorgeous floral wrapping paper here on Etsy. And the round gold embossed coasters are from Target.

Mini honeycomb balls can be found here. And I’ve also seen them at Michael’s. You can make pom pom using this pom pom maker.

Silver glitter leaves are from The Ribbon Roll.

If wrapping boxes isn’t your thing, you can use these same ideas to embellish paper gift bags. A few inexpensive accessories is all you need to create fun & festive holiday gifts. Happy wrapping friends!

The Perfect Father’s Day Gift and DIY Leather Gift Tags

June 12, 2017

Father’s Day is this Sunday and in case you’re still looking for that special gift, I wanted to share a bit more about one of the products featured in my Father’s Day Gift Guide. And I’ve got some gift wrap inspiration to share with you today too!

Shopping for dad (and men in general) can be tough. Unique men’s gifts are hard to come by. I was recently introduced to Harry’s, an online shop for men’s shaving and grooming products. The fine folks at Harry’s sent a few products for my husband to try and after using them he gave the products two-thumbs up.

Since my hubby is a member of the FMWH Club (aka–fine men without hair) and uses a razor to shave his head and his face, I decide to do a little Q & A with him to share why he love the Harry’s products.

Me: How does the Harry’s razor compare to the drugstore razors you typically buy?

Him: The first thing I noticed about the razor was the multiple blades on the razor head. Multiple razors mean you’ll get a close, smooth shave. I also liked the cushioned handle which felt good in my hand.

Me: What did you think about the products included in the Winston Set?

Him: I liked the combination of items in the set and that the packaging and graphics were simple and not fussy.

fyi–the Winston Set comes with a 4 oz. Foaming Shave Gel, Razor, 3 Blade Cartridges and a Blade Cover, all for $25.

Me: I know you like a shave cream that lathers good, how did Harry’s Foaming Shave Gel and Shave Cream compare to other products you’ve use?

Him: It only took a dime size amount of Harry’s shave gel to get a good lather. The consistency of the gel was great for shaving my head and helped to prevent nicks from the blade. I used the Shave Cream on my face and liked how easy it was to move the blade around my face and neck.

note: Harry’s blades were specifically designed for face shaving but they can be used on the head, especially for seasoned shavers like those in the FMWH Club.

Me: You like to put aftershave on your face and head once you’ve shaved so what did you think of Harry’s Post Shave Balm?

Him: Typically post shave products make my head sting when I put them. There was a little sting with Harry’s shave balm but it had a cooling effect on my skin. And it didn’t leave my head or face dried out and tight like other products.

Me: The last product you tired was the Face Lotion? What did you think of it?

Him: I don’t like heavy products on my face so Harry’s was good because it wasn’t heavy or oily.

Now that you know what my hubby thought of the Harry’s products, let me tell you something I loved about it. I loved the way the products smelled. All of the items have a fresh, clean scent which lasted throughout the day.

Harry’s products are sold exclusively through their e-commerce site and their New York barber shop, Harry’s Corner Shop. Selling online allows them to offer high-quality shaving products at prices well below their competition. And Harry’s has a great subscription plan which will deliver blades and products directly to your door based on how often someone shaves. This is a great service since most men don’t like shopping.

Now that we’ve got your Father’s Day gift covered, here’s how to make you own DIY Leather Gift Tag to use with your gift wrap.

I love paper gift tags but lately I’ve been making my own fabric tags.

Fabric gift tags are super easy to make and all you need to make your own is a few inexpensive supplies.

Supplies:

Small pieces of fabric approx. 4″ x 4″. tip: This is a great project to use up fabric samples you can pick up for free at the fabric store.
Paper shipping tags
Scissors– I love these gold scissors
Glue tape
Hole Punch—this one is my favorite
Grommets–this a great grommet kit

How to make fabric gift tags:

Place fabric face side down and trace the outline of the paper tag on to the back of the fabric.
Punch a hole in the fabric using the hole it the paper tag as a guide.
Cut out the fabric tag.
Cover the shipping tag with adhesive glue and attach the fabric to the tag.
Attach the grommet in the tag hole.
Write a message on the back of the tag and you’re ready to wrap your gift.

tip: You can leave the front of your tags plain or add an embellishment like an adhesive monogram that you can pick up at the craft store.

marble wrapping paper (from Sam Flax) // grey plaid ribbon // black velvet ribbon // dot wrapping paper (from Michaels)

ball chain connector

Thanks for stopping by today. You can shop the entire Harry’s product line here.

disclaimer: We received products from Harry’s in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All opinons and photos are my own and my husband says he would highly recommend Harry’s products for the men in your life.

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Gift Wrap Inspiration: Tassel Ribbon Tie

May 1, 2017

With Mother’s Day just a few weeks away, you may have gift giving on your mind. If you’re looking for the perfect gift, be sure to check out my Mother’s Day Gift Guide. Once you’ve purchased a gift you’ll need to wrap it so I’ve got a fun and easy gift wrap idea for you today.

DIY GIFT WRAP: Tassel Ribbon Tie

Wrapping gifts is one of my favorite things to do and because I’m a paper and ribbon collector {aka-hoarder} I’ve got a stash of pretty paper and embellishments perfect for the occasion.

I’m always drawn to floral motifs when it comes to Mother’s Day gift wrap so I chose this pretty orange and pink floral blossom paper. I love the bold design and the accent of apple green in the background pattern.

Similar Floral Gift Wrap // Similar Faux Leather Tassels // Orange Ribbon

Wanting to put a different spin on the bow, I decided to create a tassel tie using white faux leather tassels that I had.

You won’t believe where these tassel came from. They originally started out as tassel garland from the Nate Berkus collection at Target. I scored several sets of the garland in white and black on clearance for less than $3!

When I purchased the garland I had the idea of making necklaces but also knew the tassels would make a great gift wrap embellishment.

Making the tassel tie was super easy. I measured a length of ribbon long enough to fit around the box and tie and simple bow. Then I tied a tassel on to each end. Once the box was wrapped, I used the tassel tie like a regular ribbon to embellish the gifts.

Similar Floral Gift Wrap // Similar Faux Leather Tassels // Orange Ribbon

One of the best parts of creative gift wrapping is using items in new ways. These tassels were meant for home decor but make the perfect finishing touch for a gift.

The next time you shop the clearance aisle at your favorite store, be on the look-out for trinkets and charms you can use when wrapping gifts.

Gift Wrap Inspiration: Pleated Paper Valentines Wrap

February 3, 2017

Whew! We made it to Friday. I have had a jammed packed week and I’m glad the weekend is upon us. Even though I have some work to catch up on this weekend, I also plan to enjoy some down time and watch all the festivities surrounding the Super Bowl. And yes I’ll be rooting on the Falcons!

I’ve got a fun and easy gift wrap inspiration post for your today, just in time for all your Valentine’s Day gift giving.

Because I wrap a lot of gifts during the year, I am always experimenting with different ways to manipulate the paper to give my gifts some flair. For my Valentines wrap this year I decided to do a little pleat treatment with my paper.

It’s really easy to pleat gift wrap. To start, determine the amount of paper you’ll need to wrap your box and add about 8″. The extra paper will allow you to create multiple pleats in your paper and still be able to wrap your box. You’ll be creating your pleats horizontally across the width of the paper.

The first pleat I made was pretty deep (about 3 1/2″) and I’ll explain why in a minute.

Once you’ve made your first pleat, continue pleating your paper with small folds. You want to create enough pleats so they stand out on your gift.

Once all your pleats are made, turn your paper over and tape the pleats down on each edge of the paper. This will hold the pleats in place.

And now all you have to do is wrap your gift.

The reason I made the first pleat extra deep was to create a pocket that could hold a Valentine’s Day card. Pretty clever, right?!

The pocket can also hold money, a photo or a sweet treat like a chocolate heart.

You can find the free printableValentine’s Day cards I designed here.

I added bows and ribbon to complete my Valentines wrap and just love the way the packages look.

Pink Pom Pom Ribbon // White Ruffle Edge Ribbon

Similar Heart Gift Wrap // Similar Pink Damask Gift Wrap

I wrapped these Valentine’s Day gifts with extra love because they are headed off to my moms house.

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THREE Creative Ways To Decorate With Wrapping Paper

December 15, 2016

It’s no secret that I love wrapping paper. And you may have even noticed that from time to time here on the blog I use wrapping paper for more than just wrapping gifts.

When I received this beautiful gift wrap from Paper Mart in November I knew immediately I wanted to use in my holiday decor. So I got creative and here are a few ways I decorated for the holidays with gift wrap.

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No. 1: GIFT WRAP TABLE RUNNER

A gift wrap table runner is a no-brainer and such an easy and inexpensive way to dress your table. The poinsettia wrapping paper is perfect as a runner because of the all-over pattern and bold colors. You may have noticed that my table scape is different from what you saw in the Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour. I made a few simple changes to give my table a new look.

Pinecones and Poinsettia Gift Wrap // Preserved Boxwood Wreath

Red Satin Reversible Ribbon

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No. 2: GIFT WRAP TRAY LINER

Another creative way I used the wrapping paper is as a liner to a serving tray. This is such an easy way to UpStyle any tray to match your seasonal decor or a party theme.

Black and White Plaid Ribbon

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NO. 3: GIFT WRAP PICTURE FRAME MATT

Another one of my favorite decor ideas using gift wrap is to use the paper as a decorative matt in a frame.

Holly Jolly Print

Similar Plaid Gift Wrap

And here’s a few other ideas for decorating with wrapping paper…

♦ Make seasonal pennant flags to hang from the mantel

♦ Wrap plain pillar candles to make them more festive

♦ Line drawers or cabinets

♦ Wrap books for a decorative book cover

♦ Use wrapping paper as a wall paper alternative in a small room or closet

♦ Frame it and hang as artwork

With only 10 days until Christmas, I know some of you still have decorating and wrapping to do so I hope you’re inspired by this gift wrap inspiration.

Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour, Part 2–‘Tis The Season

December 7, 2016

I’m back with part 2 of the Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour and today I’m sharing more of my holiday decor with you. If you’re coming over from Debbie’s blog Refresh ReStyle, welcome. And if this is your first time here at ConfettiStyle, I hope you’ll come back often.

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Gift Wrap Inspiration: Floral Paper Wrapped Boxes

October 24, 2016

I’m back with another Gift Wrap Inspiration post and this one is sure to go down as one of the easiest gift wrap ideas ever.

The idea was inspired by a box I spotted at HomeGoods. It was a simple idea–a paper mache’ kraft box wrapped with pretty paper. The minute I saw it, I recognized what a great concept it was for people who don’t like to wrap gifts, have a ton of gifts to wrap or need to wrap a gift in a hurry. Or in other words, it’s a wrapping project that anyone can do.

Here’s what you’ll need to recreate these pretty floral wrapped boxes…

Paper Mache Kraft Boxes come in a wide range of shapes and sizes and can be purchased at any of the big craft stores. You’ll find the widest range of shapes from Amazon and they offer the best pricing is you are buying in bulk. I’ve also spotted these boxes at Goodwill from time to time so be on the look out there too!

Next you’ll need wrapping paper. Since I have somewhat of a paper obsession, I’m always looking for pretty paper when out shopping. The animal print floral and the black and white stripe paper came from Hobby Lobby (currently on sale for $2.00/pk of 6). This paper is actually decoupage paper but the weight makes it suitable for wrapping gifts. The other two floral papers are from Papyrus (similar here and here).

tip: this is a great project to use those wrapping paper scraps you might have lying around

(black and white chevron // fuchsia two-tone // green textured lines)

And of course a beautifully wrapped gift wouldn’t be complete without pretty ribbon. If you’ve read my blog for a while, you know that MayArts is one of my go-to sources for ribbon. They have hundreds of styles, patterns and materials to choose from so you’ll easily find the perfect ribbon for your gift wrapping projects.

fyi: MayArts used to be a wholesale supplier only but now anyone can purchase from their site

Now comes the easy part…measure, cut and wrap the bottom of each box with wrapping paper, using double-sided tape to secure the ends and edges. To create the ribbon ties, tape two pieces of ribbon on opposite sides inside the lid of the box. Place the lid on the box and tie a bow.

note: You can also cover the lids of the boxes like I did with one of my boxes.

Just think of all the paper and ribbon possibilities you have with this wrapping idea. And with the busy holiday season fast approaching, you’ll want to stock up on paper, ribbon and boxes now so you’ll have everything you’ll need for holiday gift giving.

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Want more creative gift wrapping tips and inspiration, join me for The Art of Gifting gift wrap workshop which I’m conducting at Steve McKenzie’s, a beautiful decor and gift store here in Atlanta. The event takes place Saturday, Nov. 12th from 9:30-11:00 am. You can learn more about the event and purchase tickets here.

Happy wrapping!