Here we are at the final installment of my Vintage Holiday Wrapping Ideas. Finding creative containers for your gifts is easier than you think. I made these gift bags out of the lining of a vintage satin bedspread (which I washed first, of course). To make them, I tore pieces into the proper size to accomodate my gift. I didn't use the scissors, just left the edges frayed.
For the front artwork, I scanned an antique Christmas postcard and printed it out (in reverse) onto iron on transfer paper. Be sure to follow the directions that comes with your transfer paper. I ironed it on a piece of new muslin for contrast and stitched it to the outside of the bag. After this is done you can run a seam up both sides of the bag to finish it off. Here I also added a small antique button and a piece of the welt cording from the bedspread.
For the ribbon on the wine bag I used the same welt cording and just removed the interior cord, leaving just the satin remnant. All that was added to make it more special was a piece of tinsel and a vintage ornament.
If you come across a nice sturdy box you can turn it into instant holiday glamour just by painting the box top and applying a nice dusting of mica glitter or german glass glitter. For mine, I painted them cream first and applied a coat of gold paint over that before glittering them. Painting several colors adds dimension and also helps to cover any wording on the box. Very little embellishing is needed for such beautiful boxes.
And there are so many wonderful vintage tins and boxes at nearly every antique shop. Here is a sampling of tobacco tins, lingerie boxes, cigar boxes and biscuit tins. You can line the insides with tissue paper, parchment paper, fabric, basket filler or waxed paper depending on your gift.
The graphics and colors of vintage tins are unbeatable and all they will need is a length of gold cording or a tinsel bow to make them stand out.
If you find a particular tin that doesn't have great paint or graphics, such as this pail, you can always use paint stripper to remove it which will reveal the beautiful patina of the tin itself. I've also heard that you can use Easy Off oven cleaner to do this but have never tried it for myself.
Well, that about does it! Thank you all for stopping by to read this little mini series. I had a lot of fun sharing it with you. It's been great reading your comments and getting your emails. Quite a few of you have tried some of the ideas and others have been inspired to dig through their stash. And I have to say to all my vintage loving friends…..recycling rocks!
40 Responses to “Vintage Holiday Wrapping Ideas – Part Four”
You are too kind to share your ideas, and I love the little bags, I made something similar with the iron on vintage pics. I love that you used the lining, they look gorgeous! I would want to keep all my gifts, my family dont really have the same taste as me, and would just think it is weird!! They just dont ‘get’ it!Thankfully my two closest friends do!Id love to see all your presents wrapped under the tree, it would be a sight for sore eyes!
Sue
Hi Heather,
Your vintage gift wrapping ideas are fabulous and look easy to make. Thank you for sharing and for including the great idea for the men in our lives – loved the old military medal wrapping.
I am new in the land of blogs and your blog is one of my favorites to visit.
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Erin
Thank you for sharing all your vintage wrapping ideas. I never thought of using vintage tins. I must scour the local antique shops to see what I can find.
The bags are gorgeous and great to recycle!! Just wanted to stop by and say hello and how nice it was to meet you at Kim’s house on Saturday!! You are such a sweetheart and your tablescape was so festive!! Hope you are enjoying your week!!
Hugs,
Lisa
Your vintage wrapping ideas are wonderful!!! I had missed checking here for a view days so now I get to see all of the ideas all at once. I am so impressed!
Heather, thanks for sharing your gorgeous ideas, you are a creative genius! I wish I could take pictures like yours, they’re always so perfect. God bless & Merry Christmas, Laura
Oh my those are just too, too gorgeous. You should recieve an award for those, seriously. I will be back soon to enjoy more of your post…i just booked mark you for sure.
Miss Sandy of Quill Cottage sent me here today. I’m so glad that she did. Just in the nick of time! Your series on gift wrapping has inspired me to do better. And I really need to be going now. Thank you!
DEAR HEATHER I AM PRAYING THAT YOU WILL RECOVER FAST FROM YOUR KNEE SURGERY. I NKOW IT IS SO PAINFULL TO LIVE WITH THAT KIND OF PAIN WITH GODS BLESSINGS YOU WILL HEAL GOD IS REAL GOOD TO US I HAVE KNEE SURGERY A FEW YEARS BACK AND IT WENT REAL WELL THINKING OF YOU…BLESSINGS SANDRA
I absolutely LOVED this idea for wine covers. I’ve seen several variations but this has to be one of my favorite looks!
I was so inspired that I tried it for myself and loved the way they came out! Thanks so much Heather for your continued inspiration. http://sofiacensoprano.com/2010/07/20/homemade-gift-wine-case-box-set-part-ii/
My father love wines he made some family mini bar in house that’s why he used to collect wines so every time there is a celebration we can drink what we want. I love my Dad that’s why I am planning to give him his favorite wine this Christmas and I am so lucky to saw this post, now I know the best gift bag for wine.
40 Responses to “Vintage Holiday Wrapping Ideas – Part Four”
I’ve been enjoying your wonderful gift-wrapping posts. How sweet of you to share your fab ideas with us, with your signature style photos 🙂
You are too kind to share your ideas, and I love the little bags, I made something similar with the iron on vintage pics. I love that you used the lining, they look gorgeous! I would want to keep all my gifts, my family dont really have the same taste as me, and would just think it is weird!! They just dont ‘get’ it!Thankfully my two closest friends do!Id love to see all your presents wrapped under the tree, it would be a sight for sore eyes!
Sue
Thank you for all your installments of gift wrapping idea. They were wonderful!! Laurie
oooooooh Heather, I love the bags made from the satin bedspread! Beautiful – simply beautiful.
I LOVE the little bags…. so very cute ! Beautiful, words cannot say how much I thank you for sharing this and all your other wonderful ideas.
Recycling does Rock, especially when you do it! Awesome stuff H.
Blessings, Kimberly
Besides your photography, you certainly have a knack for wrapping gifts. I love the homespun, simplicity with a touch from a bygone era.
Yet more fabulous ideas for gift wrapping, with delicious photos. Can somebody please give you a book contract – we want your book!!!
You have the best eye candy of all!!! What beautiful wrappings, yet again. What a treat for us that you share your wonderful, creative ideas. ~Cheryl
You’re right, recycling rocks – and so does the person who said you need a book contract! Where can we sign that wish list?
Oh, Heather, what an inspiration these last posts have been…!! What am I talking? ALL your posts are truly beautiful and inspiring!! Thank you!
Isabel
wonderfully lovely ideas!!! always love checking in for inspiration!!
All of your ideas have been fabulous Heather! Thank you for sharing with us.
love them all, especially the glittered boxes!
How beautiful, love all of the tins too:)
Way to go Sparkles:)
xoxox
C
I think this is my favorite post. Those bags are amazing and a gift in and of themselves.
~elaine~
Thanks for all the ideas! So cool!
These are truly beautiful ideas Heather.. thank you… THANK you!
I’d like to get into your head for just a peek…you have so many ideas that inspire us all.
So many beautiful and ispiring ideas! Thank you for sharing! Your photographs are stunning…as always…
Hi Heather,
Your vintage gift wrapping ideas are fabulous and look easy to make. Thank you for sharing and for including the great idea for the men in our lives – loved the old military medal wrapping.
I am new in the land of blogs and your blog is one of my favorites to visit.
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Erin
thanks for the wonderful ideas Heather!
happy holidays!
love, love the bags!! that is brilliant and so you! thanks for sharing all these ideas- my wheels are turning!
The vintage bedspread idea is one of my favorites!!
All of it is just great Heather!
Rosemary
I love your wrapping! It just make the gift more wonderful.Thank you for sharing.
Debbie
Hi Heather… These are my all time favorites..Just beautiful.. like gifts over gifts..xooxxo Laura
Thank you for sharing all your vintage wrapping ideas. I never thought of using vintage tins. I must scour the local antique shops to see what I can find.
So inspiring. Just gorgeous Heather!
The recycled bedspread bags are just beautiful!
The bags are gorgeous and great to recycle!! Just wanted to stop by and say hello and how nice it was to meet you at Kim’s house on Saturday!! You are such a sweetheart and your tablescape was so festive!! Hope you are enjoying your week!!
Hugs,
Lisa
Your vintage wrapping ideas are wonderful!!! I had missed checking here for a view days so now I get to see all of the ideas all at once. I am so impressed!
Heather, thanks for sharing your gorgeous ideas, you are a creative genius! I wish I could take pictures like yours, they’re always so perfect. God bless & Merry Christmas, Laura
Oh my those are just too, too gorgeous. You should recieve an award for those, seriously. I will be back soon to enjoy more of your post…i just booked mark you for sure.
everything looks so beautiful!
Very clever wrapping ideas….love them all!
Miss Heather~ I too would considered these beautifully adorned presents, gifts themselves.
Sweet holiday Wishes,
Sara
Miss Sandy of Quill Cottage sent me here today. I’m so glad that she did. Just in the nick of time! Your series on gift wrapping has inspired me to do better. And I really need to be going now. Thank you!
DEAR HEATHER I AM PRAYING THAT YOU WILL RECOVER FAST FROM YOUR KNEE SURGERY. I NKOW IT IS SO PAINFULL TO LIVE WITH THAT KIND OF PAIN WITH GODS BLESSINGS YOU WILL HEAL GOD IS REAL GOOD TO US I HAVE KNEE SURGERY A FEW YEARS BACK AND IT WENT REAL WELL THINKING OF YOU…BLESSINGS SANDRA
I absolutely LOVED this idea for wine covers. I’ve seen several variations but this has to be one of my favorite looks!
I was so inspired that I tried it for myself and loved the way they came out! Thanks so much Heather for your continued inspiration.
http://sofiacensoprano.com/2010/07/20/homemade-gift-wine-case-box-set-part-ii/
My father love wines he made some family mini bar in house that’s why he used to collect wines so every time there is a celebration we can drink what we want. I love my Dad that’s why I am planning to give him his favorite wine this Christmas and I am so lucky to saw this post, now I know the best gift bag for wine.
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