We have been doing well on the planning front and today we talk about wrapping gifts and the MHH wrapping party dates.
Wrapping gifts is one of those things that is often put off to the last minute. How many times have you heard of people staying up into the wee hours of Christmas morning wrapping the presents, maybe this has happened once or twice in your own home. Hopefully with a few hints from here and a little planning the gifts will be wrapped way ahead of time and you can spend Christmas Eve relaxing.
Are you choosing a theme for your wrapping this year? I know that some of us pick different wrapping for each member of the family or a theme such as gold and red, white and silver or traditional. If you are intending to use a particular theme make a note in your planner.
Do you have a supply of wrapping paper and gift bags? Many of us shop the post Christmas sales and stock up on supplies for the following year. I have enough wrapping paper and gift bags to last for a few years. I paid very little for my supplies. I don't stick to a particular theme for my wrapping, I prefer the colourful chaos under the tree.
While thinking about supplies, how are you situated for ribbons, bows and gift tags?Do you need tissue paper or gift boxes?
Maybe a CIJ project might be to sort through your supplies, toss anything that you no longer like or will not use and make a list of what supplies you may need for this year.
Do you have a wrapping station or a dedicated area where you wrap? Take the time now to set it up.
I have a small tote that I use just for wrapping. It contains 2 pair of scissors, sticky tape dispenser and extra tape, and several pens. I store this in a drawer in my craft room and I know exactly where to find it. Make a note to stock your wrapping area with these items. Then if you have an opportunity to wrap you can get right to it without the hassle of searching for supplies.
Make sure that the area you are to store your wrapped gifts is clean and tidy. Nothing worse than wrapping a gift beautifully and it gets damaged because it was not stored properly. Remember to attach gift tags securely so that they do not become dislodged.
If you are doing a marathon wrapping session, enjoy it. Get yourself a festive beverage, put on your favourite music and get it done. Maybe pull a dinner out of the freezer for that night, make things easier for your self.
Here are this years wrapping party dates, an annual tradition here at MHH.
Saturday September 25th.......3 months to go. If you don't have anything to wrap, make a list, set up a wrapping tote, make a freezer meal.
Wednesday October 14th . If the kids are at school and your spouse it at work take the time to wrap so gifts or stocking stuffers.
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th of November. A double header. Maybe a chance to make some headway and get a lot done.
Thursday December 2nd. We have still time left, a gentle sort of panic!
Wednesday December 15th. 10 days to go, we are nearly there.
Saturday December 18th. One week to go, the end is in sight. Well done, you made it. Now sit and enjoy.
Wrapping gifts is one of those things that is often put off to the last minute. How many times have you heard of people staying up into the wee hours of Christmas morning wrapping the presents, maybe this has happened once or twice in your own home. Hopefully with a few hints from here and a little planning the gifts will be wrapped way ahead of time and you can spend Christmas Eve relaxing.
Are you choosing a theme for your wrapping this year? I know that some of us pick different wrapping for each member of the family or a theme such as gold and red, white and silver or traditional. If you are intending to use a particular theme make a note in your planner.
Do you have a supply of wrapping paper and gift bags? Many of us shop the post Christmas sales and stock up on supplies for the following year. I have enough wrapping paper and gift bags to last for a few years. I paid very little for my supplies. I don't stick to a particular theme for my wrapping, I prefer the colourful chaos under the tree.
While thinking about supplies, how are you situated for ribbons, bows and gift tags?Do you need tissue paper or gift boxes?
Maybe a CIJ project might be to sort through your supplies, toss anything that you no longer like or will not use and make a list of what supplies you may need for this year.
Do you have a wrapping station or a dedicated area where you wrap? Take the time now to set it up.
I have a small tote that I use just for wrapping. It contains 2 pair of scissors, sticky tape dispenser and extra tape, and several pens. I store this in a drawer in my craft room and I know exactly where to find it. Make a note to stock your wrapping area with these items. Then if you have an opportunity to wrap you can get right to it without the hassle of searching for supplies.
Make sure that the area you are to store your wrapped gifts is clean and tidy. Nothing worse than wrapping a gift beautifully and it gets damaged because it was not stored properly. Remember to attach gift tags securely so that they do not become dislodged.
If you are doing a marathon wrapping session, enjoy it. Get yourself a festive beverage, put on your favourite music and get it done. Maybe pull a dinner out of the freezer for that night, make things easier for your self.
Here are this years wrapping party dates, an annual tradition here at MHH.
Saturday September 25th.......3 months to go. If you don't have anything to wrap, make a list, set up a wrapping tote, make a freezer meal.
Wednesday October 14th . If the kids are at school and your spouse it at work take the time to wrap so gifts or stocking stuffers.
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th of November. A double header. Maybe a chance to make some headway and get a lot done.
Thursday December 2nd. We have still time left, a gentle sort of panic!
Wednesday December 15th. 10 days to go, we are nearly there.
Saturday December 18th. One week to go, the end is in sight. Well done, you made it. Now sit and enjoy.
