I Believe In Love: reusable gift wrap {sew mama sew giveaway day}

Monday, December 12, 2011

reusable gift wrap {sew mama sew giveaway day}

I always look forward to Sew Mama Sew's Giveaway Day that rolls around twice a year. It's such a great way to visit some crafty blogs as well as enter to win tons of handmade goodies. This year I'm so excited to give away something that I'm instituting into Christmas this year. I mentioned on Friday that I'm going totally reusable on the gift wrap this year. It makes me so happy to look under my tree and see packages wrapped in fabric!

I decided to make a few to give away, too! I have four different pieces. See the photos for an idea of the different sized packages this gift wrap will hold (packages not included)...a "tootsie roll" that's great for clothes, a gift card holder, a bag that's great for books or small toys, and a rectangle piece that's great for those bigger gifts.

Details

This giveaway is open internationally and ends Friday, December 16th at 7 pm CST when random number generator will choose one winner.

Entries

1st Entry Simply leave a comment! I would love to know if you're using reusable gift wrap.

2nd Entry Become a follower. If you already are, that's fine, too!

Please leave a SEPARATE comment for each entry and make sure I have a way to contact you should you win.

Comments are now closed. The winner is Autie!

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girlevolving.com said...: I'm not using reusable gift wrap, but it's got me thinking about it for sure! There's no reason I couldn't do it. My sewing skills aren't great, but you don't need fancy skills for a bag!; December 12, 2011 at 5:03 AM
girlevolving.com said...: I'm a follower!; December 12, 2011 at 5:05 AM
Pacas said...: I don't use reusable gift wrap but I use recycled materials for it!
Thanks for the giveaway :); December 12, 2011 at 8:06 AM
sandandstarfish said...: Not all of my packages/presents are wrapped with reusable gift wrap, but a lot are! I think it's a great way to save money and give the gifts an extra special touch :) Thanks for hosting!!; December 12, 2011 at 8:06 AM
Louisa said...: I love reusable gift wrap. I really love the fabrics that you have used!; December 12, 2011 at 8:07 AM
Louisa said...: I have just followed your blog.; December 12, 2011 at 8:09 AM
Anonymous said...: I used to think it was "cheating" to use bags but now I just think I'm practical. The bags are getting so beautiful that it's easy to justify.
kamerrigan at hotmail dot com; December 12, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Anonymous said...: I am now a follower.
kamerrigan at hotmail dot com; December 12, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Christy said...: I really need to get into using re-usable wrap at christmas time! for baby gifts, I always use an inexpensive flannel receiving blanket to wrap, and since I have all girls, a little purse or tote makes a great replacement gift bag for all of those little birthday parties; December 12, 2011 at 8:24 AM
fieryone said...: I havent stated using this yet but always wanted to; December 12, 2011 at 8:24 AM
fieryone said...: Im a follower!; December 12, 2011 at 8:25 AM
Laurel09 said...: I love reusable gift-wrap, although I don't *always* use it. Thanks!; December 12, 2011 at 8:27 AM
Heather said...: What a great idea!; December 12, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Heather said...: New follower!; December 12, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Dusty said...: I love the *idea* of reusable gift wrap, but I've never gotten DH to agree to it. He thinks ripping the paper is half the fun for the kids. We do recycle the wrapping paper, though and reuse paper gift bags whenever possible.; December 12, 2011 at 8:32 AM
Ana e os Viraventos said...: At this point I was not thinking about using reusable wrapping, but this post just gave me an idea. Thanks a lot! Ana; December 12, 2011 at 8:34 AM
Melissa said...: I love using reusable packaging!; December 12, 2011 at 8:40 AM
karen said...: not using it yet!!!; December 12, 2011 at 8:41 AM
Karen Bull said...: I'm a follower!! woohoo!!; December 12, 2011 at 8:42 AM
Debbie said...: I have used reusable wrap... but only to people I know it will matter too... also use comics,ads,and brown kraft paper to wrap....; December 12, 2011 at 8:43 AM
Susan said...: I love reusable wrapping paper...I just need to find the time to make some. You have definitely inspired me to get crackin'!; December 12, 2011 at 8:45 AM
Susan said...: You've got a follower!; December 12, 2011 at 8:48 AM
Suzanne said...: I made a few fabric gift bags for 2010 and hoped to make more during the year. Love your designs!; December 12, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Suzanne said...: new follower! :); December 12, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Victoria van der Laan said...: I do use reusable wrap, though often it's just an unfinished piece of fabric. I never seem to fine the time to make something nicer :) Yours are lovely, thanks so much for the chance!; December 12, 2011 at 8:55 AM
Jenny said...: I'm not using reusable wrap, but it is a great idea, and these are lovely!; December 12, 2011 at 8:58 AM
Sunni @ Love Affair with my Brother said...: I made a few gift bags last year, and loved it! I promised myself that I would make a little each year, but I just ran out of time this year!; December 12, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Sunni @ Love Affair with my Brother said...: I'm a new follower; December 12, 2011 at 9:01 AM
Marguerite said...: Don't know if Blogger's in a bad mood, but it said I didn't have access to this page when I tried to comment (saying I wanted to do reusable bags, but hadn't gotten around to it this year). :( So, trying to comment through name/URL rather than google account...; December 12, 2011 at 9:04 AM
aSprinkling said...: I had plans to use only reusable gift wrap this year, but I don't think it's going to happen (sadly). Maybe next year. But I would LOVE to see a picture of your tree!; December 12, 2011 at 9:12 AM
Kathy H said...: I do use reusuable wrapping. We had boxes that had printed designs on them and used them for years but they are getting worn out. I hate to part with them. I also first wrapped gifts in fabric but tape didn't stick and finally made some bags with ribbon to keep them closed. This is great for those really big or bulky items. Your bags look so festive and thanks for the chance to win.; December 12, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Kathy H said...: I am a new follower.; December 12, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Cherie said...: What a great idea! I don't currently use reusable gift wrap but I think I'll have to start!; December 12, 2011 at 9:28 AM
liz said...: What a great idea!; December 12, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Kate said...: Growing up we've always had this kind of thing...I'd love some of my own. Thanks for the chance :-); December 12, 2011 at 9:37 AM
Carrie said...: I've never really used reusable wrapping paper but this is beautiful!; December 12, 2011 at 9:40 AM
Jessica Jo said...: I decided last year not to use any wrapping paper at all, but my family kind of sucks so I think a bunch of my fabric bags got thrown away anyway. This year I realized I still have a bunch of paper from year;s past that needs to be used up before I start thinking about reusable so I am, but I did see a great tutorial on Craftster.org about "reusuable wrapping paper" where a lady just hemmed some fabric on all 4 sides with ribbon on 2 sides and used it like real wrapping paper and the ribbon worked for the tape and, well, ribbon. It was sweet! To wrap a DVD I think she used a FQ sized piece of fabric.; December 12, 2011 at 9:51 AM
pwollen said...: I am not but I've seen something like this before and would like to try it next year. Very cool idea!; December 12, 2011 at 9:51 AM
djaj said...: That's brilliant ! I hate buying paper for gifts, it feels like I buy paper just to see it ripped off and destroyed and thrown away... How did I never think of a reusable fabric wrap ?!; December 12, 2011 at 9:57 AM
Djaj said...: And I'm a follower !; December 12, 2011 at 9:58 AM
Willew said...: Love this! Thanks for the giveaway.; December 12, 2011 at 9:58 AM
AccurateCuts.etsy.com said...: We've been using fabric to wrap gifts for a few years. One of my favourites is using vintage square silk scarves I picked up at a thrift store. With smaller gifts you don't even need a ribbon, just tie the four corners together and you have a wrapped gift and never have to worry about running out of tape at 4am!; December 12, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Erika said...: i have never used reusable gift wrap but i think it is a great idea.; December 12, 2011 at 10:12 AM
OhioMomPatriot said...: I have been making little Santa bags for the gifts. I am being easy about it, just pinking shears and ribbon to fancy them up.; December 12, 2011 at 10:15 AM
OhioMomPatriot said...: I follow you. Thanks for a great giveaway!; December 12, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Trish said...: I use lots of reusable gift bags.; December 12, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Tamster said...: well, kinda. I have made all the kids backpacks this year & put a few treats inside. I am planning to give them as they are.; December 12, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Joy said...: We are slowly adding more reusable gift wrap every year. We're still recycling gift bags from many, many years before.; December 12, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Leovi said...: Really a delicious way to wrap gifts, beautiful reusable packaging. Very original. I uncovered the gifts usually careful to use the paper again, but this seems better idea.; December 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM
molly said...: I'm all about reusable gift wrap. Or creative gift wrap out of things around the house. Your gift wraps are so lovely!!; December 12, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Nicola said...: Great give-away! We have used reusable or recycled wrap for years now. On short notice or for big items. I have use pillow cases! Your wraps are much prettier!; December 12, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Renee said...: I love your reusable gift wrap!; December 12, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Renee said...: I'm already a follower!; December 12, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Shevvy said...: I never even thought of this, but its a great idea. Thanks.; December 12, 2011 at 11:29 AM
adriane said...: I have a few bags that I have made for us in the family to use, it's hard for me to use them for others... lest they won't reuse them!
Thanks for the chance!; December 12, 2011 at 11:30 AM
kbzelazny said...: Fabulous idea-I love it! Thanks!; December 12, 2011 at 11:31 AM
enbartlett said...: I have just started to use reusable gift wrap. So far I have 2 decorative boxes I use and 1 fabric drawstring bag. Hope to buy or make more soon.; December 12, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Anonymous said...: No, I'm not currently using reusable wrap BUT if I win yours, I'll certainly give it a try - but only for my extra-special peeps!!!
rivervujc@comcast.net; December 12, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Shirley said...: I don't use reusuable gift wrap because I've been reusing the same gift bags for (too many) years. This would be a change!; December 12, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Kathi said...: i generally use fabric wrap for my family (tho nothing as lovely and fancy as this) and my boys like to cut up and decorate paper bags for their gifts.; December 12, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Kate said...: I haven't used reusable gift wrap, but it's a good idea!; December 12, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Kitchen Sensei said...: I wish I used more reusable wrap! These are beautiful.; December 12, 2011 at 11:57 AM
thriftaholic. said...: I never really considered using reusable gift wrap, but this post really got me thinking :); December 12, 2011 at 11:57 AM
debbiekl said...: Great idea! I haven't used reusable gift wrap, but now you've got me thinking about this year!; December 12, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Quilting "b" said...: I try to use reuseable gift bags when possible.Yours are so beautiful. I would want to use them all the time; December 12, 2011 at 11:58 AM
Matilde Forjaz Rocha said...: Hello! I love your blog!
I love reusable gift wrap!
Kisses
Maria antonia Forjaz
maf@math.uminho.pt; December 12, 2011 at 12:22 PM
rachael said...: lovely! i think i'd have to use it for presents that stay in the family so i could keep it ;); December 12, 2011 at 12:27 PM
m hoch drei said...: I love reusable things !; December 12, 2011 at 12:44 PM
m hoch drei said...: And I am a new follower.; December 12, 2011 at 12:45 PM
lisawith4 said...: Love the idea of wrapping gifts in fabric. I found some cute kraft paper with red gingham print that I'm using this year and have already told hubby that he and the kids have to be careful when opening gifts so that I can have the paper back!
Does that count? haha
lisa.otis6 at gmail dot com; December 12, 2011 at 1:15 PM
lisawith4 said...: I'm already following with gfc.
Lisa Otis
lisa.otis6 at gmail dot com; December 12, 2011 at 1:15 PM
Meghan said...: Great idea- I'm going to try to wrap some gifts in fabric too now!; December 12, 2011 at 1:20 PM
Meghan said...: I"m now following you- thanks!; December 12, 2011 at 1:21 PM
strandkorbtraum said...: That would be the first gift wrap I couldn't use to cover shoe boxes in - which is how I recycle all the wrapping
baby shoe boxes are great to store post cards, others have the perfect size to withstand the scrutiny of post officers when deciding weather they have the right measurements for international airmail - and they are so much nicer than the standard packaging ...
Anyway I would love that reusable wrapping.; December 12, 2011 at 1:29 PM
strandkorbtraum said...: ohh aye I follow - though usually through rss - easier to have a sneaky look at the posts at work; December 12, 2011 at 1:31 PM
Michelle {Daydream Believers} said...: What a beautiful set! Nice job! :) I am not using reusable gift wrap for Christmas; but I LOVE the idea and have started using reusable at baby showers, birthday parties, etc throughout the year. Best, Michelle daydreambelievershop {at} gmail {dot} com; December 12, 2011 at 1:38 PM
Patti said...: Love the idea of fabric for reusable wrapping. Lately, we have been using the reusable bags.; December 12, 2011 at 1:44 PM
Carole said...: I've used newspaper and all sorts of other recycled papers but never thought to use fabric - great idea!; December 12, 2011 at 1:55 PM
michelle said...: This would be soooooo awesome to win! I do use reuseable gift wrap, but it's just fabric that I tie up, it's not sewn, so not as nice as yours. Thanks for the chance!; December 12, 2011 at 2:02 PM
LaraM said...: This is a great idea! And much more elegant than my current method of 'close your eyes while I put this in your hand'!; December 12, 2011 at 2:11 PM
Rainbowartist said...: No, not using reusable gift wrapping this year, just trying to find stuff on sale! Although, I do wrap a lot of stuff in bags, and reuse those myself for the gifts that are given to family members in the house.; December 12, 2011 at 2:19 PM
Christie S. said...: I started using reusable gift bags last year. I'm not quite 100% yet, but working on it. Your bags a very pretty.; December 12, 2011 at 2:22 PM
:: miss m :: said...: I love the idea of being more environmentally friendly, so I'd use this with for gifts with my fiance. (This way I'd get it back too to reuse again next year! LOL); December 12, 2011 at 2:26 PM
Diane said...: My son has me using more reusable gift wrap. Thanks for doing this.; December 12, 2011 at 2:34 PM
Genevieve P said...: I usually use gift bags--I've meant to make cloth wrappers for 2 years now, but time is always so short this time of year!; December 12, 2011 at 2:34 PM
Jon said...: I usually use gift bags or newspaper cartoons. Would love some fabric bags!; December 12, 2011 at 2:47 PM
sandyandcosmo said...: I have enough wrapping paper to last for the next 5 years so when that's gone I may try reusable wrap!; December 12, 2011 at 2:49 PM
~T~ said...: I've been intending to make some gift bags, but haven't gotten around to it yet. Maybe you can get me started!; December 12, 2011 at 3:12 PM
Emily said...: I'm a follower!; December 12, 2011 at 3:14 PM
Emily said...: Earlier this Christmas Season I resolved to not purchase any more gift wrap - I have enough to last a couple of years I'm sure. After it's gone, I'll be switching to reusable. There is just no sense in wasting money on paper that is just going to end up in the trash!; December 12, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Violeta said...: I always try to use reusable gift wrap. I make drawstring bags that I put the gifts in

violet_bg1(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk; December 12, 2011 at 3:28 PM
seeks said...: I love the idea and the designs. :); December 12, 2011 at 3:31 PM
Elaine and Shelley said...: I am not using reusable gift wrap but I love that you are!! I bet your gifts are going to look beautiful!!!; December 12, 2011 at 3:41 PM
Ashley said...: I am a follower of your blog!; December 12, 2011 at 3:44 PM
Ashley said...: I have never heard of reusable wrapping paper. However, if I had some, I would definitely use it!; December 12, 2011 at 3:45 PM
Robyn said...: I try to reuse gift wrap like bags and boxes, but I don't use reusable gift wrap. Thanks for the giveaway! robyn(dot)geddes(at)gmail(dot)com; December 12, 2011 at 3:51 PM
Mama Gone Green said...: love these! I have some reusable xmas bags I made last year. thanks!; December 12, 2011 at 4:03 PM
knitgirl66 said...: I try to reuse gift bags and wrapping paper. Love your idea.; December 12, 2011 at 4:05 PM
Petra said...: Recycling, repurposing, reusing...is my life! Love it!; December 12, 2011 at 4:15 PM
Sydney said...: I don't use recyclable wrapping, per se, but I do reuse all my gift bags and tissue paper... My boyfriend calls me a grandma but I hate buying things that I don't need to!; December 12, 2011 at 4:26 PM
bassenav said...: I've never used fabric for gifts before, but I do use my 4 yr old daughter's artwork!; December 12, 2011 at 4:32 PM
Laura Jeanne said...: Thanks for the chance to win! I've never used cloth gift wrap before, but I would love to. I HAVE decided never to buy paper gift wrap again. This year, I'm fancying up some newspapers with colorful stamps. But cloth would be even better as it can be reused.; December 12, 2011 at 4:48 PM
margaret said...: I've never thought about using cloth wrap before and so I will now!

I recycle papers from books and other sources.; December 12, 2011 at 4:52 PM
Anonymous said...: I love fabric gift bags, and I always need new ones! Thanks for offering these

deckerston(at)aol(com); December 12, 2011 at 4:55 PM
Eilidh said...: This is a great thing to do. I'm a brown (kraft) paper wrapper upper and use twine or wool (yarn) and this year I've made pom poms. Thank you.; December 12, 2011 at 4:57 PM
KatheG said...: I have made/sewn gift bags in the past and have also used brown paper bags and 'glittered' them up. Thank you for the give away. KatheGTN at aol dot com; December 12, 2011 at 5:02 PM
ylrbmk said...: I usually try to make the gift container reusable...like a basket or organizing tub with some pretty ribbon.; December 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM
Amy said...: Love the idea! I may try to use some re-usable gift wrap this year -- as well as handmade gift wrap.; December 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM
Amber said...: I would love reusable gift wrap! The best I do as of now is wrap in old newspapers.

Ambersewwonky (at) yahoo (dot) com; December 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM
AudreyO said...: I admit I have never used reusable gift wrap. I do reuse gift bags, but I'm seeing it's now time to try something new :); December 12, 2011 at 5:58 PM
Sis-O said...: Love it. I have done this before by using new dish towels or baby receiving blankets to wrap the shower gift.; December 12, 2011 at 6:01 PM
jojoebi said...: A few years ago I had a big session and made a massive pile of fabric bags in different sizes so I rarely use paper for Christmas gifts anymore.; December 12, 2011 at 6:02 PM
Anonymous said...: I don't use reusable gift wrap unless you count...reusing gift bags that we receive.
sntbosch@msn.com; December 12, 2011 at 6:05 PM
laurenlehman@Gmail.com said...: i am having trouble leaving messages.... i've wrapped presents in large rectangles of fabric, using safety pins since tape doesnt work..; December 12, 2011 at 6:07 PM
Jamie @Terrabyte Farm said...: That is a great idea! We don't use re-usable wrap, but we do use our leftover wrapping as firestarter, does that count? Thanks for the giveaway, those are really lovely fabrics and a great idea.; December 12, 2011 at 6:07 PM
Jennifer Gregory Miller said...: I haven't switched over to fabric, but that was my plan this year!; December 12, 2011 at 6:13 PM
Rie said...: Wow, that is such a great idea! Clever thinking!; December 12, 2011 at 6:28 PM
Lee said...: i love to make pillowcases for gifts or tote bags! thanks for the great giveaway.; December 12, 2011 at 6:28 PM
Lee said...: I am a follower too. thanks again.; December 12, 2011 at 6:29 PM
Mize Adventures said...: What a great idea! Fabric for wrapping gifts!; December 12, 2011 at 6:33 PM
Val said...: How pretty, I will be reusing some fabric for gift wrap!; December 12, 2011 at 6:36 PM
Jennifer W. said...: I've never used fabric gift wraps, but it's a fantastic idea. I've tried to go green in so many other ways this year, I might try some of this for Christmas as well. Yours are gorgeous.; December 12, 2011 at 6:45 PM
Jennifer W. said...: New follower too! I can't believe all the fantastic sites I'm finding through this giveaway day (which I'd never heard of until a couple weeks ago when I found SMS).; December 12, 2011 at 6:45 PM
jessie4ann said...: I haven't used fabric reusable gift wrap, but my husband and I gift wrap in newspaper and then recycle it when we are done using it. The newspaper ads come in the mail regardless of whether we want them to or not, so it is a way to 'reuse' them and to not buy unnecessary wrapping paper.; December 12, 2011 at 6:51 PM
jessie4ann said...: I am a new follower of your blog!; December 12, 2011 at 6:52 PM
ElfRenee said...: Great idea! We reuse the same boxes, bags and bows year after year until they are falling apart! lol; December 12, 2011 at 7:15 PM
the stained glass librarian said...: These are lovely!; December 12, 2011 at 7:15 PM
Nell said...: You know, I guess what we do counts as reusable gift wrapping...I have covered some boxes with paper wrap and ribbon that we have now used for 7 or 8 years running. We also tend to save the paper, in big enough pieces and use it again. There is one piece of wrapping paper that keeps being used to wrap the same box year after year..and whoever opens it just knows to be extra careful!; December 12, 2011 at 7:16 PM
Kimberly N said...: I use reusable gift wrap, both fabric and decorated boxes. I love taking it out every year and remembering what I used it for last time...; December 12, 2011 at 7:19 PM
Lady K said...: I love using reusable materials and handmade materials in my wrapping. AND its important to me that my important look more beautiful than standard wrapping. Looking at them and imagining the goodness inside is half the fun!; December 12, 2011 at 7:23 PM
Carla G said...: I haven't used reuseable wrapping paper, but I do reuse gift bags and reuse the paper wrapping paper unless it's ripped. Thanks for a chance to win your beautiful wrapping materials! :); December 12, 2011 at 7:27 PM
Carla G said...: I'm already a follower of your blog! :); December 12, 2011 at 7:27 PM
Rachel said...: My daughter and I have decided to wrap our gifts in newspaper and ribbon this year. So far, they look pretty good, but my husband thinks it's weird. He'll be using the gift bags we've saved from previous years, I suppose.; December 12, 2011 at 7:39 PM
Rachel said...: I am a follower ;); December 12, 2011 at 7:39 PM
SS said...: Yes - I was so excited to see the this because I started making draw string bags a few years ago to use as gift wrap. I found it especially useful when travelling for the holidays because you don't have to worry about airport security unwrapping anything.; December 12, 2011 at 7:47 PM
barefootT said...: we use kids art work, newspaper, and re-use gift bags. I have made some fabric bags, and give those to people that I know will appreciate them and re-use them.; December 12, 2011 at 7:57 PM
barefootT said...: I am a new follower, and I will look for you on face book.; December 12, 2011 at 8:02 PM
sherry L. said...: Never used it, but a great idea!! Lilsis_75@Hotmail.com; December 12, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Holly U said...: I've made a few gift bags, and have a goal to give as many presents in them as possible this year (Christmas and otherwise). The gift bag is part of the gift in the hopes the receiver will re-use it and keep it going.; December 12, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Stephanie and Carlos said...: Last year I actually purchased vintage gift wrap from the 70's and used that... i had a hard time cutting it up but it was worth it!!

xo Steph; December 12, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Natural Violet said...: Awesome idea for gift wrapping. We are using maps from my hubby's work to wrap. Thanks so much!; December 12, 2011 at 8:21 PM
Joyce said...: Following on Pinterest!; December 12, 2011 at 8:52 PM
Joyce said...: I have used reusable gift wrap in the past. I need to do this more often.; December 12, 2011 at 8:53 PM
Alli said...: I made reusable bags for wrapping last year, but I don't think I have time this year (I haven't finished all of my presents!). I do reuse gift bags I receive, though! :); December 12, 2011 at 8:53 PM
ohangelina said...: lovely i love it.
imisswaylon@Hotmail.com; December 12, 2011 at 9:01 PM
C + C said...: I use reusable gift wrapping in the paper form, but I just might try reusing fabric to wrap gifts. I love the look you created with these! What a lovely giveaway :); December 12, 2011 at 9:10 PM
C + C said...: I am a follower, too!; December 12, 2011 at 9:11 PM
Eight from Three said...: My son has come home from school with some lovely vibrant paintings. I always reuse them to wrap gifts for family and friends. His grandparents love recieving gifts wrapped in his artwork. Thank you; December 12, 2011 at 9:21 PM
Amy said...: I ave not thought to o this. Makes for a pretty Christmas morning! Amy @ gasudimack@sbcglobal.net; December 12, 2011 at 9:35 PM
Rose said...: Lovely gift wrap. I've been reusing gift bags that we kept "nice" for several years but I love your idea even more and will make a change next year and use lovely fabrics as well. Maybe I'll be lucky enough to be using some of your lovelies next year.

rosebudscott(at)Yahoo(DOT)com; December 12, 2011 at 9:52 PM
Chris H said...: What a great idea! I would love to enter your giveaway, thank you for the chance.; December 12, 2011 at 10:21 PM
Erika said...: I will be using some reusable bags. I usually try to at least make a few new ones every year but not sure if I will get a chance this year.; December 12, 2011 at 10:37 PM
dianne said...: I am using some reusable wrap like cloth bags and like to give some away as gifts.
jmclean at mts dot net; December 12, 2011 at 10:51 PM
SewNurse said...: Beautiful ideas; December 12, 2011 at 10:58 PM
adrianna said...: Love the fabric!; December 12, 2011 at 11:07 PM
Kristie said...: Having just attempted to wrap gifts using existing supplies (we stopped buying new wrapping materials a year or two ago), I would definitely appreciate your reusable gift wrap set. Thanks!
kristie_keely(at)yahoo(d0t)com; December 12, 2011 at 11:57 PM
MissMary said...: At the moment I'm not using reusable gift wrap as I still have plenty from BEFORE this trend started! But I'll recycle it... ;-); December 13, 2011 at 12:01 AM
SewNurse said...: I follow your blog; December 13, 2011 at 12:31 AM
In Black and White said...: I'm trying to make enough drawstring bags this year to act as my "wrapping". I've got a bit of Christmas giftwrap left over from previous years though if I end up a bit short!; December 13, 2011 at 12:48 AM
woolybooger said...: Every year I try to make gift bags . I love the idea of wrapping paper.; December 13, 2011 at 2:13 AM
Ducks and Rabbits said...: Very clever and looks great! I am guilty of using paper wrapping, but try to reuse and buy recycled when possible!; December 13, 2011 at 3:24 AM
Bellgirl said...: I've always followed my mum's example and recycled paper gift wrap, but re-using is a step better than recycling, so I'm inspired!; December 13, 2011 at 3:27 AM
Bellgirl said...: And I'm a new follower!; December 13, 2011 at 3:28 AM
baukje said...: No I never used this kind of wraps, but I already saw a lot of ides to do with. Should be great to receive a package in such a wrap!!!!; December 13, 2011 at 5:15 AM
fyek said...: What lovely gift wraps! I usually end up using gift bags other people have given us but aspire to plan ahead enough to use more eco-friendly and lovely packaging like you!; December 13, 2011 at 7:39 AM
fyek said...: I just started following you! Yay!; December 13, 2011 at 7:40 AM
Anonymous said...: I've used reusable gift wrap for a long time, ie: bags, paper, ribbon, etc... I only last year started using fabric bags and this year I found a site that shows japanese fabric folding for giftwrap. Thanks for the great giveaway!

Katina
kjkoukla(athotmail...; December 13, 2011 at 7:53 AM
charlotte said...: I have been making a few drawstring bags each year for the past few years now! I have a fun collection growing!
Clunsford at gmail dot com; December 13, 2011 at 7:53 AM
CMEH said...: I have been using reusable wrap for a couple of years now, mainly since I started sewing a ton, I found it quicker and easier than paper wrapping! Thanks for a great giveaway!; December 13, 2011 at 7:56 AM
CMEH said...: I am an excited follower! thanks; December 13, 2011 at 7:57 AM
Melissa said...: Ooh...I can honestly say I've never thought of using fabric. What a wonderful and simple idea. I'll have to try it....another time, unless I win the giveaway. :); December 13, 2011 at 8:35 AM
Angelika said...: I saw a tutorial for reusable gift wrap in a magazin a few days ago and thought "what a great idea, I will make some for feather too". Your's look realy nice and inspires me. Thank you for this great idea!; December 13, 2011 at 8:36 AM
Melissa said...: I'm glad Toby told me to look at your blog today. I have now officially followed you. :); December 13, 2011 at 8:37 AM
Anonymous said...: Last year I made pillow cases to use as gift wrapping. I also reuse all my gift bags. I hardly ever have to buy wrapping paper or bags.
Your fabric bags are lovely. Thanks.

Pat K.
tkelley5(at)charter(dot)(net); December 13, 2011 at 8:46 AM
Beth said...: I use some reusable gift wrap - some fabric, some sturdy paper bags. And I have received some gifts in knitted bags, which we reuse as well.
beth(dot)sebastian(at)gmail(dot)com; December 13, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Beth said...: I am a follower!
(so happy to have found you - I love South Africa!)
beth(dot)sebastian(at)gmail(dot)com; December 13, 2011 at 8:54 AM
MarieHarmony said...: They look great & what a sweet thing to do! I love the idea.........it makes a difference and it's personalised.
TheNewScheherazades(at)hotmail(dot)com; December 13, 2011 at 8:57 AM
icicle said...: I'm so with you on fabric gift wrap! It used to make me uneasy to see all that wasted paper on x-mas morning and now with our little kid, it's magnified x 10.
I started by making 5 bags per person last year and it made gift wrapping so much easier, especially the weird shaped things like stocking stuffers. We do still wrap a few things though -- my dd is 5 so sanctioned ripping is most of the fun -- but we're hooked now and never want to go back to that huge pile of garbage. I feel so free!; December 13, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Marie said...: I love to wrap up gifts for DIY friends into a piece of fabric so they can use the fabric afterwards.; December 13, 2011 at 9:45 AM
DM said...: Our family has been using some fabric bags for gift giving since I was a kid, and I want to get back to that. I have the fabric and the ribbon, now I just need to time to sew the bags. I also plan to just quickly finish the edges of some large pieces of fabric (think 2 yards) to "wrap" those larger gifts - just gather at the top and tie with ribbon. Thanks@; December 13, 2011 at 9:45 AM
lorraine said...: ive never done reuseable gift wrap before but i just got a gift that was wrapped in fabric and i thought it was awesome..now i have a scrap of fabric that i can use in any project and ill always remember who gave it to me :) raineoc@yahoo.com; December 13, 2011 at 10:12 AM
lorraine said...: im a new follower :) raineoc@yahoo.com; December 13, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Julia Badgley said...: I've started with some reuseable gift wrap this year- although I still use mostly paper. I'd like to add to my fabric reuseable collection though!
Thanks for the giveaway!; December 13, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Julia Badgley said...: I'm a new follower:); December 13, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Cal said...: Not this year, unfortunately, but the last two I did! And I do like it very much!; December 13, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Kimberly said...: I do use reusable gift bags I made and would love these to add to them. Thanks!; December 13, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Trinity said...: I'm not presently using reusable gift wrap, but I do wrap a lot of larger presents in fabric and smaller gifts in scraps. Thanks for the nice giveaway, and Happy Holidays!; December 13, 2011 at 11:49 AM
thehappycrochetchic said...: Oh yes, whenevee poss. I always try to reuse and be green!!; December 13, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Silke Scheller said...: How lovely!
Thanks for the chance.
schellersilke@web.de; December 13, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Miss Pixie said...: I never even thought of using fabric as wrapping paper! I am terrible when unwrapping presents I hate ruining the pretty paper and have been known to save it!

Katy
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Miss Pixie said...: I am also a follower :); December 13, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Autie said...: Awesome givaway! Fabric is a great way to wrap presents, and so beautiful!; December 13, 2011 at 1:13 PM
Belle + Bee said...: Last year I made a collection of reusable bags from fabric, but have never thought to just wrap my gifts in it...what a great idea! Thanks for the chance:)
beckymac1 at hotmail dot com; December 13, 2011 at 1:19 PM
Gracie "Neky White" said...: I LOVE to use reusable gift bags! because is sad to see the paper wrappers going into the trash!
Excuse my english please ^^u; December 13, 2011 at 1:46 PM
Kristi said...: I'm using up the rest of the wrapping paper I have this year, and plan on doing reusable gift wrap next year!
mindfulhome at gmail dot com; December 13, 2011 at 2:00 PM
deserae said...: What a great idea! I have never thought of reusable gift wrap before!; December 13, 2011 at 2:13 PM
Tracy said...: Love this idea!!!; December 13, 2011 at 3:23 PM
Tracy said...: following!; December 13, 2011 at 3:24 PM
SavvyGirlDeborah said...: I plan to make a few reusable gift bags. Pretty fabric makes me happy!; December 13, 2011 at 4:09 PM
Mookie's mom said...: Never have used reusable gift wrap! What a great idea!
Thanks for the chance to win it!
lisadpope@yahoo.com; December 13, 2011 at 6:04 PM