The best part of gift giving? Wrapping. Ok, also that warm fuzzy feeling of spreading joy, but it’s that extra teensy step of wrapping that makes it a whole lot more special. The simplest embellishments can make the biggest difference, and while I’m all for adding personal touches, I also believe these things should be fairly quick and easy to leave us more time for things like hanging out with loved ones, drinking hot chocolate, or watching The Voice (Damien is incredible!)
This ornament cluster gift topper takes 8.35 seconds to make, which is also how long it will take me to explain how to make it. Adorable, easy, let’s go.
I strung these mini disco ball ornaments in a row like this.
Then I double knotted the ends of the string together to create a small loop.
That’s it for the cluster part. Now for the attachment.
I tied this black and white ribbon around the box and double knotted it off center to one corner.
I strung one end of the ribbon through the string loop in the ornament cluster.
Tied the ribbon into a bow, cut off the excess at the ends, all done.
If I received a gift wrapped like this, I’d for sure save the ornaments and repurpose them, maybe like how I used them for my Washi Tape Tree. :D
More gift wrapping and holiday fun to come! Still working on those ornaments for the mystery supply challenge, and am reeeallllyyy close to becoming satisfied with my Christmas tree, which I’ll share here soon!
By “for her,” we could really say “for me.” I don’t know how else to shop for a sister other than to get her something I’d want for myself (granted that she likes the same kind of stuff, of course). That’s also why I end up shopping for myself while shopping for gifts. I know that happens to you, too! Unless you have self-control, which I immensely commend you for.
Here’s a really easy holiday DIY for you guys! A Washi tape tree was something I was itching to do, and it was just a matter of where. I did consider doing a gigantic one in place of a real tree (excellent small space solution), but instead decided to go for Christmas-ifying my desk. My desk is becoming more and more an area for regular decorating, and I like the idea of always changing things up as long as it’s simple. This one for sure is very simple and a quick way to add a little Christmas cuteness to any blank wall or nook. Cubicles are welcome as well.
It’s pretty straightforward and very customizable, which makes this a DIY that doesn’t need much explanation (yay). I cut out pieces of Washi tape and taped them to the wall. Boom. The corners were a little tricky and I had to re-do them a few times, but the key was to use scissors in order to have clean and precise corners.
I wouldn’t describe these ornaments as my typical style, but I’m always attracted to anything with a metallic shine, and I love taking advantage of the holidays to add a pinch of whimsy. You can find me staring at them when I’m at my desk and completely forgetting that Thanksgiving hasn’t even passed yet.
I’m signing off on all the gallery wall talk with one final topic, which is about my favorite source for art ever. If you’ve already seen 
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Logging in to the mobile app automatically loaded the work I did in the wall designer. After specifying how far I was standing from the wall, the art appeared on the screen for me to drag around and position, as if it were really on my wall. So cool, right?? I love it whenever tech and design join forces.
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