Christmas with Victoria {1998}

I love beautiful wrapping when giving a gift..........it so makes the gift even more special. Here are some gift wrapping ideas.........from Christmas with Victoria 1998..........

Pape-Doily Wraps
For a lacy effect, tape square, round, or rectangular paper doilies around gifts wrapped in solid paper. Weave ribbon through the holes in a the doily and tie it in a bow. Fold a square doily's corners to its center and glue 3-4 in place for a custom envelope to hold a photograph, poem, or note.

Fabric Envelopes
This is a treasure to give. Create fabric envelopes to hold photographs, tickets, jewelry, gift card. For a pattern, unfold a paper envelope and trace its shape onto 2-pieces of scrap fabric and a piece of lightweight fusible web. Following the manufacturer's instructions for the fusible web, fuse the web onto the wrong side of the fabric piece intended for the outside of the envelope. Remove the paper backing from the fusible web and fuse the outside fabric to the remaining fabric piece {the envelope lining}. Using an intact paper envelope as a guide, fold the side flaps toward the center. Then fold the bottom flap up. Secure the bottom flap to the side flaps, using strips of fusible web. Trim the envelopes with cording and fabric-covered buttons. You can also use other things.....I would love to be able to understand how to do this. I pray one day I can make one of these.....Enjoy............. I know the envelope will be well recieved. Great for birthdays too or a gift to a friend or grandmother.........