Sentences with phrase «old wrapping paper»

Oh of course we wouldn't throw out nice old wrapping paper that could be given away or used again:), I was referring to those recyclable wrinkled up or too small scraps that no longer can be of use in wrapping gifts but fill up our closets and bins to make us feel disorganized and our house cluttered.

The greenest option is to use up up old wrapping paper first and then use one of the green gift wrapping options in this list.

Or, consider using strips of old wrapping paper.

Or, if you do want to use re-use old wrapping paper, there is a way to wrap gifts without tape.

Not exact matches

We cut it to specification and wrap it in paper, just like the old days.»

We recycle packaging materials, including old or defective corrugated paper packaging containers, plastic shrink - wrap and plastic banding, which we send to local recycling facilities.

My 12 - year - old loves the roll - your - own fun of Summer Rolls, where the namesake dish comes as a platter of charcoal - grilled sausage, meatballs, and superthin and crispy fried shrimp egg rolls with rice paper, herbs, and cooling lettuce in which to wrap it all up.

I also love wrapping — finding old bits of fabric and paper in my stash to create beautiful parcels.

Bake a few batches of cookies that your child can lovingly decorate and wrap with colored plastic wrap and ribbons; or create thank - you cards on regular old printer paper or construction paper.

The kids attended sales meetings to see the fabulous prizes they could win if they sold enough wrapping paper, leaving me to explain to the excited 6 - year - old why he would not be winning the cool bike.

We just wrapped old boxes with solid color wrapping paper, added googly eyes, glued pipe cleaners on the top for antenna's, and used construction paper for the rest!

You know the old joke about how babies care more about the wrapping paper and the bows than the actual present?

For safety, you could do this two ways; freeze an entire banana and wrap the lower part with a paper towel so your baby (18 months old and older) can hold it and suck on the top with supervision, or chop the banana up into tiny cubes (less than 1/4 inch) for your toddler to chew on.

My 4 year old son can play for hours with a few Matchbox cars and a roll from wrapping paper or paper towels.

For Labour: Your birth plan and maternity notes Your mobile phone & important phone numbers on paper Change for parking An old / dark nightie / t - shirt / top Lightweight dressing gown or Pretty Wrap Pointelle Wrap Cardi Slippers Cosy socks Hairband, hair ties & grips High energy snacks & drinks Bendy straws (to sip drips with when you're not sat upright) Lip balm Camera / Video camera / Mobile phone camera Magazines / books / MP3 player / tablet Phone charger TENS pain relief machine Birthing ball Relaxation techniques

One time - tested tip: Wrap all of her travel toys and books — bring old favorites plus a few new surprises — in tissue paper so she can enjoy opening each one before she plays with it.

For any physical gifts you are giving this year, forgo wrapping paper in favor of brown paper bags, newspaper, old maps or calendars, or a reusable bag.

Loads of coloured paper lanterns hanging from the ceilings, flowers in mini milk churn buckets on the table, and wedding favours / place cards that were old penguin novels wrapped in lace string.

And taking old Mason jars or tin cans and painting them or wrapping them in pretty paper just made sense at our house.

Never throw out old maps they are great for crafting and also make for unique wrapping paper.

I repurposed an old armoire too but have yet to tackle the inside of it and I love your idea for using the thick wrapping paper.

high rise paper bag pants: H&M -LCB- similar here -RCB- / / cold shoulder top: old -LCB- similar style here and here -RCB- / / hat: Nordstrom Straw Boater Hat / / sunnies: Karen Walker / / heels: Target / / link bracelet: Julie Vos / / Wrap bracelet: Tory Burch / / clutch: Clare V

Basically, The Cell is like receiving a Christmas present wrapped in beautiful ribbons, bows and wrapping paper, that when opened contains nothing more than the same old standard «pair of socks» present you get every year.

Why are seven - and eight - year - olds selling wrapping paper, ribbon candy, and magazines door to door?

It was stored in old Christmas wrapping paper, printed with gingerbread men and mistletoe, and she unwrapped it slowly.

Clean up mess puppy & older dog made playing tug - of - war with remnants of wrapping paper.

He wrapped several sculptures already there — a Giacometti and a Barbara Hepworth — in protective tar paper, then filled the space with hundreds of old automobile tires, tossing them around to make piles that visitors were invited to climb.

Lush has used knot - wraps in place of wrapping paper for many years, tying bath bombs and package - free bar soaps in artistic ways, using the old Japanese art of furoshiki.

Older babies will play happily with household items such as pegs, cotton reels, paper plates, used wrapping paper, spoons and plastic containers (but not plastic bags).

Another friend of mine made holiday ornaments and decorations out of her backyard acorns along with old paper napkins and wrapping paper — of all things.

Next, I placed a small rosemary plant (potted in one of my Grandma Beth's old crocks) in the center of the table and surrounded it with boxes wrapped in red plaid paper (Michaels - 2014) and navy & white bowls (eBay finds from a few years ago).

You will need: Knuff magazine files, Ikea Good quality wrapping paper or wallpaper offcuts Spray adhesive Soft cloth Old newspaper Craft knife Cutting mat Scissors Pencil Ruler

Cooked bacon sandwiches for Sprogs» breakfast (to remove temptation from fridge for The Great Famine of 2012); did grocery shopping; bought Husband six - pack of beer for New Year's Eve party; bought chooks 25 kg bag of scratch mix; staggered to car with 25 kg bag of scratch mix; washed and hung out two loads of washing; filled recycling bin with empty bottles and cartons; baked eggshells to make grit for chooks; assembled wraps for Husband and Sprogs for lunch; baked banana bread to use up manky banana supplies; baked biscuits with Sprog 2, who doesn't like banana bread; shut back door 50 times to stop plague of mozzies getting in; shut front door 20 times to stop plague of mozzies getting in; killed lots of mozzies; threw out old magazines and newspapers; put crap away from recent car trip; cleaned chook shit out of chook house; sorted three baskets of clean laundry; unpacked and repacked diswasher; returned to supermarket for forgotten essentials: toilet paper, broccoli, sparklers and last shot of caffeine before The Great Famine of 2012; cooked dinner; washed Sprogs» hair and painted Sprog 2's toenails rainbow colours for New Year's Eve party; copped grief from Husband for painting Sprog 2's toenails (some sexualisation nonsense); went to New Year's Eve Party; reluctantly abandoned third glass of French champagne after being reminded of designated driver status; drove Husband and Sprogs home from New Year's Eve party; took Unisom; collapsed in bed at 11.50 pm.

Once, I used a deep red wrapping paper to add a touch of holiday color to our old Living Room for Christmas decor, the red books were striking with the large white coral...

I suggest trying to stuff them with craft wrapping paper or tissue paper or even old white wash cloths while drying to maintain the «new» shape since newsprint may stain if the item is wet.

Make your own decorative crackers by wrapping festive paper around an old toilet roll holder and finishing off with ribbon or twine at either end.

5 Wrapped with white kraft paper, delicate lace ribbon (which Cheryl found in Paris) and a pretty rosette bow made out of toile wallpaper remnants, this gift boasts old - world charm.

An old nappy box can become a decorative planter once it's covered (contact, wrapping paper, fabric, faux leather, rope, spray paint, etc).