Top 10 Easy & Colorful Gift Ideas–#1 Beautifully Tied Book

December 25, 2011

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Sometimes there isn’t enough time to finish crafting a gift. When  you’ve reached a deadline for producing a gift, an easy thing to do is buy a book that your friend or loved one will treasure and tie it to create a beautiful wrap. You can take some shimmery ribbons, fabric strips, string or yarn in vibrant colors and even add a couple of beads to create a unique wrap. Below I wrapped a book with recycled Color Crazy Sari Ribbons and added some metallic yarn with a couple of shimmering beads for a nice accent.

Wrapped Book with Ribbons & Beads
A Beautifully Tied Book for a Gift

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