Christmas is a week away and it looks like a snow-day for Wednesday, so much for an extra Christmas shopping day but I have to say I love padding around the house in my slippers, watching movies and making cocoa for the kids when they come in from playing in the snow. Besides, I have a whole week to shop right? Right? Anyway, it is time for What’s On Your Workdesk Wednesday and I have not participated in over a month because I did not want to just link up if I did not have time to desk hop myself (a snow-day is perfect for desk-hopping!) and here is what my desk looks like today:
Pretty clean with a couple of wrapped presents. I wish the rest of the house looked this good. I did catch up an all the laundry yesterday though so I feel good about that! Of course if I have all the kids home playing in the snow all bets are off LOL! Since most of us are getting ready for Christmas this week I thought I’d share some quick and easy wrapping and tag tips as well as tips for removing sticky labels and price tags and making your own bow maker cheap! I’ts all in the video:
The supplies I used are from Papermart, I love the way the burlap looks over the plain brown boxes and I like getting the doilies, ribbon and shipping tags in bulk so I always have them on hand. Papermart even has a heavy duty heat gun if you don’t have one but I’d keep it on the low setting for craft use, don’t burn your hands off LOL! If you want to see more crafty desks besure to visit Julia’s blog for more WOYWW fun! Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!
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Beautiful! Looks like you are ready for the holidays!
Kelly #2
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I love red and green and keeping it easy!
thanks for visiting and a snoop around your place.
robyn 7
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What a marvelous bow maker………..my husband will be soooo happy to make one for me. I needed twelve bows for the paper turkeys I made for Thanksgiving…..his fingers were the clothes pins. After six bows, he needed a break from sitting still that long and having his arms and fingers in that position. LOL
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These look beautiful.
Happy Wednesday Karin #3
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Your gift wrap and tags are beautiful. #6
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WOW…thank you so much for the fun tutorial. The wrap is beautiful and quite simple. The best tip…heat gun on the labels ….I’ve always struggled with that mess. Love to shop after Christmas sales and stock up on supplies too Happy WOYWW, enjoy the snow day.
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I love the wrapping. Thanks for sharing the video on how it was done. I especially like your bow maker. 🙂
Happy WOYWW. Helen #17
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Great idea using fabric..would never have thought of that! Thanks too for the reminder to use the heat gun to remove labels!!!!! You are the best Lindsay!
Jan
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Love the idea of wrapping in burlap…came out beautiful. Also, love your tip on removing stickers. Tried it and worked wonders. Thanks for sharing all your projects, ideas and tips.
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Lawks, if there were such a shop as Papermart here, I’d never leave it! Brill video Lindsey. Hope the kids have a wonderful snow day!
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Haven’t thought of burlap for gift wrapping, but it looks nice.
Judy #29
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Hope you have a fab time on your snow day, the presents look lovely I love the bright green and zingy pinks you have used. Thanks for sharing, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Tracy #41
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Good morning
Just popping my head around the door to say hi and wish you a very happy Christmas.
Thanks for sharing your workplace.
Neil #20
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those presents look great, thanks for sharing, Donna #39
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Oh, what pretty packages, Lindsay – love the colours and burlap as packaging is a great idea. Greetings, Elizabeth x #45
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Loved your idea on the presents. Especially taking off labels with the hot air gun. Also liked the video on coloring the angel.
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Very pretty.
Just wanted to take a moment and thank you for all the great videos you make, I get them daily and love to watch them.
Merry Christmas
Krisha #23
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great posts I love your enthusiasm for life its contagious
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Looks like a very productive work desk have a great week xx Jan (65)
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Thanks for the great video on wrapping. Now I want to wrap all my packages in burlap! Loved the tip for using a heat gun to remove stickers, wow.
Thanks for stopping by my blog today and for the lovely comments.
Happy Woyww and Happy Christmas!
Sandy #1
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Brilliant idea to use Burlap! and they look so pretty.
Bishopsmate #52
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Hi Lindsey!! Great tutorial!! I am enjoying my snow day too! No kids and the dog already walked!!
Have a great week and thanks for stopping by earlier! Ginny #9
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Lindsay, your gift wrap and tags are so festive and unique! Thank you so much for the video! Happy WOYWW and Happy Holidays!! Hugs, Darnell #10
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Gorgeous Christmas Wrapping and I love the use of all these elements together. TFS and Merry Christmas to you and Yours! Danie #37
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Why can I not link into the video? The box is black.
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Your presents look awesome! The hint about removing stickers and labels is going to come in very handy! I had the same problem with my small long type iron that I use when for fusing down small pieces. The holder was usual so I glued it to a round (5″) piece of 1″ wood. Now it’s stable. That would probably work for your glue gun too.
Love the idea of the clothes pins for large bows. I made my own bow maker for small bows from left-over Tim Holtz grunge board and they work just fine.
Thanks again for sharing your tips and creations.
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Great tips thank you !
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great tutorial and such pretty parcels Ilove the burlap . a very happy Christmas to you and your family i hope you have a lovely time over the festive period . i wish we had snow ! crafty hugs andrea x
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DOH! Wish I’d seen it BEFORE I wrapped most of the gifts….
Sorry to be late but now I can get to my desk, it’s commenting time …
Happy last WOYWW before Christmas!
Mary Anne (24)
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That packaging with burlap is BEAUTIFUL. The heat gun trick is worth gold!!!!!! Thanks so much.
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