I do love a simple paper package. Just so humble and festive at the same time. And if you look around your home, your sure to find little items you can add on to your presents to add a sweet finishing touch. Here are some ideas for you.
Little doily bits, quilt squares or cute fabric cut-outs can be affixed with a little glue or double-stick tape.
Or confetti, because nothing says fun like a sprinkle of shimmer. Gluestick smudge, sprinkle sprinkle. Gluestick smudge, sprinkle sprinkle. And if I didn’t have any confetti on hand (gasp!) I’d make my own by chopping little bits of metallic ribbon or by using my hole puncher on some festive paper.
Perhaps a simple little toothpick flag that says, “I’m happy and I want you to be too!” I’d make that little flag with a toothpick and some colorful paper.
Or maybe just some simple rosemary, attached with hot glue.
That’s what I’d do.
IT'S ME, SERENA!
I bounced through the first years of my life in a hippie gypsy wagon, hand-built by my father, wandering the back roads of the U.S., Canada and Mexico. My family eventually settled into a tiny cabin in the woods on property that was once inhabited by Native American Indians.
I spent my childhood days searching for arrowheads, teaching myself to sew on a treadle sewing machine and to bake in a wood-burning stove, with no running water, refrigeration, or electricity in our home. My family lived frugally and early on, inspired by my parent’s thriftiness and style, I gained a knack for thrifty creativity and turning ordinary objects into something useful. And I dreamed of the home I would create for my own family someday.
Now I’m married to my husband, Colin, and our children are all grown. After 24 years of producing The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair, I'm spending time visiting other markets around the world. You can watch episodes of Serena Goes to Market here.
I share more about my life story from time to time, here on my blog. You can also find me on Instagram, and Facebook.
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