Good morning! As promised, I’ve got another great gift idea for you today.
This one comes to you courtesy of Alessandra Gutierrez at
Thanks Alessandra!
She suggests making a personalized journal, by weaving strips of oragami paper together to cover a notebook. Here’s what her version of the finished product looks like:
And here’s where you can get the step by step instructions.
How easy is that?!? I think this is something you could definitely put together in an evening.
If you don’t have any oragami paper, why not try using your leftover wrapping paper instead? I think that would look amazing.
And you could easily substitute a larger notebook, photo album, or even a binder instead of the smaller journal.
If there are any foodies on your gift list, you could make a great recipe-themed gift: cover a binder with woven wrapping paper, and slip in a favourite cookie recipe. Include a mason jar with the pre-measured, dry ingredients, and ta-da! An easy, personalized (and delicious) gift they’ll actually use!
Wow, now I’m hungry.
I also have the urge to go buy wrapping paper…
I’ll see you back here tomorrow for the end of another work week!
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