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DIY Gift Packaging Tutorials

Holy Packaging Batman! There are so many tutorials for this subject – it’s crazy! I tried to sort all of my findings the best I could, so please refer to the contents section below if you’re looking for something in particular. I can’t believe I found so many – I’ve been wrapping my gifts horribly for my entire life, I had no CLUE how to tie a bow, and there are a ton of things that you can reuse for packaging! I hope this really helps – here we go!

Oh! But first – here are 101 links from TipNut for Gift Tags, Toppers, and Wraps. Check it out!

For gift tags, check out my previous post: DIY Gift Tag Tutorials

Contents:

  • Bow Tutorials
  • Box Tutorials
  • Circular Tutorials
  • Cash and Gift Card Holder Tutorials
  • Gift Bag Tutorials
  • Printable Holiday Quotes
  • Wrapping Paper Tutorials
  • Halloween Packaging Tutorials
  • Christmas Packaging Tutorials

Bow Tutorials:

Paper Bow From Recycled Gift Wrap: Momfetti

Paper Bow From Recycled Gift Wrap: Momfetti

Hair Bow Tutorial: Snsribbon - although its a hair bow, it can totally be used for packaging as well!

Hair Bow Tutorial: Snsribbon - although it's a hair bow, it can totally be used for packaging as well!

How to Tie a Wreath Bow: eHow

How to Tie a Wreath Bow: eHow

Basic Bow Making Instructions: EleganceinBloom

Basic Bow Making Instructions: EleganceinBloom

How to Make a Perfect Floral Bow: Save-On-Crafts

How to Make a Perfect Floral Bow: Save-On-Crafts

The Useful Circle Bow

The Useful Circle Bow

Pom Pom Bow Tutorials: The Container Store

Pom Pom Bow Tutorials: The Container Store

Make a Gift Bow from a Magazine Page: How About Orange

Make a Gift Bow from a Magazine Page: How About Orange

Embellish Your Holiday Gift Wrap With Econoflex: SoftFlexGirl

Embellish Your Holiday Gift Wrap With Econoflex: SoftFlexGirl

Perfect Little Bows: Scrappin Out Loud

Perfect Little Bows: Scrappin Out Loud

Brooches and Badges: Bugs and Fishes

Brooches and Badges: Bugs and Fishes

How to Create a Wired Bow: Living With Lindsay

How to Create a Wired Bow: Living With Lindsay

Present Decor: The DIY Show Off

Present Decor: The DIY Show Off

Lolita Bow: Cut Out and Keep

Lolita Bow: Cut Out and Keep

Ribbon Bow Tutorial: Smashed Peas and Carrots

Ribbon Bow Tutorial: Smashed Peas and Carrots

Box Tutorials:

Printable Pillow Box: Up Up

Printable Pillow Box: Up Up

Giant Nugget Boxes: Inking Idaho

Giant Nugget Boxes: Inking Idaho

Greeting Card Box: KinderArt

Greeting Card Box: KinderArt

CD Holder: Creative Itch

CD Holder: Creative Itch

Circular Tutorials:

Christmas Pop Top Cans: Blue Cricket Design

Christmas Pop Top Cans: Blue Cricket Design

Teacher Gift: Poppies at Play

Teacher Gift: Poppies at Play

Cash and Gift Card Holder Tutorials:

Crafty Cash Holder: Martha Stewart

Crafty Cash Holder: Martha Stewart

Wrapping Gift Cards: Martha Stewart

Wrapping Gift Cards: Martha Stewart

Gift Card Holders: Martha Stewart

Gift Card Holders: Martha Stewart

Gift Bag Tutorials:

Somewhat Simple: Cereal Box Totes

Cereal Box Totes: Somewhat Simple

Gift Bag Tutorial: Treasures For Tots

Gift Bag Tutorial: Treasures For Tots

Paper Bag Purse: Inking Idaho

Paper Bag Purse: Inking Idaho

Getting Purseonal: Small Fry and Co.

Getting Purseonal: Small Fry and Co.

Bear Bag Tutorial: WeWilsons

Bear Bag Tutorial: WeWilsons

Printable Holiday Quotes:

Wrapping Paper Tutorials:

Make Your Own Stripe-y Wrapping Paper: CrafterHours

Make Your Own Stripe-y Wrapping Paper: CrafterHours

Eco-Friendly Holiday Wrapping: SewingDork

Eco-Friendly Holiday Wrapping: SewingDork

Eco Christmas Gift Wrap: Zakka Life

Eco Christmas Gift Wrap: Zakka Life

Halloween Packaging Tutorials:

Paper Witch Shoes: Skip to My Lou

Paper Witch Shoes: Skip to My Lou

Christmas Packaging Tutorials:

Easy Christmas Baskets: Small Fry and Co.

Easy Christmas Baskets: Small Fry and Co.

Lump of Coal Gift Box with a Secret: Martha Stewart

Lump of Coal Gift Box with a Secret: Martha Stewart

Make a Mini Holiday Gift Box: Cathie Filian

Make a Mini Holiday Gift Box: Cathie Filian

Snowman Gift Boxes: Blue Cricket Design

Snowman Gift Boxes: Blue Cricket Design

Using Ornaments for Packaging: Zakka Life

Using Ornaments for Packaging: Zakka Life

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift Wrapping Ideas

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

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DIY Art Smock/Apron Tutorials

Apron and art smock tutorials are awesome. You don’t have to spend a ton of money on something that you’re just going to mess up and get dirty! So – here are some great links to some great tutorials. Find the one you love the most and make it!

Contents:

  • Misc. Apron Tutorials
  • Full Apron Tutorials
  • Waist Apron Tutorials

Misc. Apron Tutorials

Full Apron Tutorials:

Childrens Art Smock Tutorial: Make it and Love it

Children's Art Smock Tutorial: Make it and Love it

Tutorial for Empire-Waisted Apron: 7 Layer Studio

Tutorial for Empire-Waisted Apron: 7 Layer Studio

Stripey Apron Project: CraftZine - Scroll down to get the PDF pattern

Stripey Apron Project: CraftZine - Scroll down to get the PDF pattern

Kangaroo Apron: We Wilsons

Kangaroo Apron: We Wilsons

Waist Apron Tutorials:

Cottage Chic Apron Tutorial: Grosgrain

Cottage Chic Apron Tutorial: Grosgrain

An Apron in an Hour: Jonag

An Apron in an Hour: Jonag

No Sew Apron: CraftZine

No Sew Apron: CraftZine

Free Pattern for a Christmas Apron: Phyllis Dobbs

Free Pattern for a Christmas Apron: Phyllis Dobbs

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

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DIY Halloween Pumpkin and Gourd Decoration Tutorials from Better Homes and Gardens

It’s October 24th – ONE WEEK UNTIL HALLOWEEN! I am SO EXCITED! I’m going to a pumpkin patch today to pick out some pumpkins to carve up! Can you tell I LOVE carving pumpkins? I mean, if you haven’t seen my other two posts on pumpkin carving tutorials, you most definitely should take a look to ensure that you have the perfect ideas for your pumpkins this year!

Why am I providing you with all of Better Homes and Gardens’ links, you ask? Why don’t I just give you the links to the Better Homes and Gardens website? BECAUSE – in order to view ALL of the pumpkins, you have to literally click on each link. Here, you can directly go to the pumpkin or gourd tutorial that you are interested in, without wasting a ton of time searching for the perfect one!

The first section will focus on carved pumpkin and gourds, and the second section is a whole bunch of ideas for no carve solutions.

This is the last set of pumpkin tutorial links that I will be posting. Have fun carving!

General Tutorials:

Contents for Carved Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

  • Basket and Vase Tutorials
  • Candy Holder Tutorials
  • Non-traditional Carving Tutorials
  • Celebrity Stencil Tutorials
  • Engraved Carving Tutorials

Contents for No Carve Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

  • Object Attachment Tutorials
  • Party Favor and Decoration Tutorials
  • Painted Tutorials

Carved Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Basket and Vase Tutorials:

Pretty Pumpkin Pots: BHG

Pretty Pumpkin Pots: BHG

Candy Holder Tutorials:

Goody-Bearing Gourds: BHG

Goody-Bearing Gourds: BHG

Non-Traditional Carving Tutorials:

Jester Jack-o-Lantern: BHG

Jester Jack-o'-Lantern: BHG

Jolly Jack-o-Lantern: BHG

Jolly Jack-o'-Lantern: BHG

Pumpkin Head Greeter: BHG
Pumpkin Head Greeter: BHG
Crack em Up Pumpkin: BHGCrack ‘em Up Pumpkin: BHG
Pumpkins All Aglow: BHG

Pumpkins All Aglow: BHG

Bird Haven Pumpkin: BHG

Bird Haven Pumpkin: BHG

Floral Face Pumkin: BHG

Floral Face Pumpkin: BHG

Curly Locks Pumpkin: BHG

Curly Locks Pumpkin: BHG

Sly Grin Pumpkin: BHG

Sly Grin Pumpkin: BHG

Shy Guy and Flying Witch Pumpkins: BHG

Shy Guy and Flying Witch Pumpkins: BHG

5 Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin: BHG

5 Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin: BHG

Dripping Face and Happy Halloween Pumpkin: BHG

Dripping Face and Happy Halloween Pumpkin: BHG

Bats in the Belfry Pumpkin: BHG

Bats in the Belfry Pumpkin: BHG

Joyful Pumpkins: BHG

Joyful Pumpkins: BHG

Little Critter Logde Pumpkin: BHG

Little Critter Lodge Pumpkin: BHG

Tower of Pumpkin Power: BHG

Tower of Pumpkin Power: BHG

Tabletop Totem: BHG

Tabletop Totem: BHG

Make a Goofy Group of Pumpkins: BHG

Make a Goofy Group of Pumpkins: BHG

Carve a Pumpkin with Eerie Cat Eyes: BHG

Carve a Pumpkin with Eerie Cat Eyes: BHG

Carve a Scared Pumpkin: BHG

Carve a Scared Pumpkin: BHG

Carve a Fallen Witch Pumpkin: BHG

Carve a Fallen Witch Pumpkin: BHG

Carve a Cute Pumpkin Puppy: BHG

Carve a Cute Pumpkin Puppy: BHG

Make a Mouse House Pumpkin: BHG

Make a Mouse House Pumpkin: BHG

Monster Pumpkins: BHG

Monster Pumpkins: BHG

Make a Pumpkin Mouse Chef: BHG

Make a Pumpkin Mouse Chef: BHG

Spider Pumpkin: BHG

Spiderama Pumpkin: BHG

Bat Pumpkin: BHG

Bat Pumpkin: BHG

Birdhouse Pumpkin: BHG

Birdhouse Pumpkin: BHG

How to Carve a Sky Pumpkin: BHG

How to Carve a Sky Pumpkin: BHG

Owl Pumpkin: BHG

Owl Pumpkin: BHG

Creepin Cat Pumpkin: BHG

Creepin' Cat Pumpkin: BHG

Cat Pumpkin: BHGCat Pumpkin: BHG

Fun Feline: BHG

Fun Feline: BHG

Black Cat Pumpkin: BHG

Black Cat Pumpkin: BHG

Fall Pumpkins with Drilled Holes: BHG

Fall Pumpkins with Drilled Holes: BHG

Flame Design Pumpkins: BHG

Flame Design Pumpkins: BHG

Haunted Mansion Pumpkin: BHG

Haunted Mansion Pumpkin: BHG

Flower Power Pumpkins: BHG

Flower Power Pumpkins: BHG

Floral Face Pumpkin: BHG

Floral Face Pumpkin: BHG

Happy Goblins: BHG

Happy Goblins: BHG

Celebrity Stencil Tutorials:

Michael Jackson Pumpkin: BHG

Michael Jackson Pumpkin: BHG

Barack Obama Pumpkin: BHG

Barack Obama Pumpkin: BHG

Jon Stewart Pumpkin: BHG

Jon Stewart Pumpkin: BHG

Sarah Palin Pumpkin: BHG

Sarah Palin Pumpkin: BHG

Joe Biden Pumpkin: BHG

Joe Biden Pumpkin: BHG

Oprah Pumpkin: BHG

Oprah Pumpkin: BHG

David Letterman Pumpkin: BHG

David Letterman Pumpkin: BHG

Rachael Ray Pumpkin: BHG

Rachael Ray Pumpkin: BHG

Hillary Rodham Clinton Pumpkin: BHG

Hillary Rodham Clinton Pumpkin: BHG

Michael Phelps Pumpkin: BHG

Michael Phelps Pumpkin: BHG

John McCain Pumpkin: BHG

John McCain Pumpkin: BHG

Stephen Colbert Pumpkin: BHG

Stephen Colbert Pumpkin: BHG

Engraved Tutorials:

Are You My Mummy Pumpkin: BHG

Are You My Mummy Pumpkin: BHG

Chip Away a Pattern Pumpkin: BHG

Chip Away a Pattern Pumpkin: BHG

Willard the Warlock Pumpkin: BHG

Willard the Warlock Pumpkin: BHG

Spine Chilling Spider: BHG

Spine Chilling Spider: BHG

Welcome Home Address Pumpkins: BHG

Welcome Home Address Pumpkins: BHG

Beware the Pumpkins: BHG
Beware the Pumpkins: BHG
Headstone Engravings: BHG
Headstone Engravings: BHG

No Carve Pumpkin and Gourd Tutorials:

Object Attachment Tutorials:

Junk-O-Lantern Pumpkins: BHG

Junk-O-Lantern Pumpkins: BHG

Pumpkin Ballerina: BHG

Pumpkin Ballerina: BHG

Sequin Striped Pumpkin: BHG

Sequin Striped Pumpkin: BHG

Silver Swirl Pumpkin: BHG

Silver Swirl Pumpkin: BHG

Snowman Pumpkin: BHG

Snowman Pumpkin: BHG

The Crows Hideout Pumpkin: BHG

The Crow's Hideout Pumpkin: BHG

Night Light Pumpkins: BHG

Night Light Pumpkins: BHG

Sparkled Pumpkin: BHG

Sparkled Pumpkin: BHG

Striped Pumpkin: BHG

Striped Pumpkin: BHG

Copper Leafed Pumpkin: BHG

Copper Leafed Pumpkin: BHG

Fallen Leaves Pumpkin: BHG

Fallen Leaves Pumpkin: BHG

Haunted Pumpkin on Boo Avenue: BHG

Haunted Pumpkin on Boo Avenue: BHG

Build a Border Pumpkin: BHG

Build a Border Pumpkin: BHG

Easy Pumpkin Topper: BHG

Easy Pumpkin Topper: BHG

Metal Mug Pumpkin: BHG

Metal Mug Pumpkin: BHG

Lace Face Pumpkin: BHG

Lace Face Pumpkin: BHG

Make Waves Pumpkin: BHG

Make Waves Pumpkin: BHG

Beads and Wire Trimmed Pumpkin: BHG

Beads and Wire Trimmed Pumpkin: BHG

Aunt Hattie Pumpkin: BHGAunt Hattie Pumpkin: BHG

Veggie Lady: BHG

Veggie Lady: BHG

The Cowboy: BHG

The Cowboy: BHG

Glamour Girl Pumpkin: BHG

Glamor Girl Pumpkin: BHG

Party Favor and Decoration Tutorials:

Mini Pumpkin Wreath: BHGMini Pumpkin Wreath: BHG
Pumpkin on a Stick Party Favors: BHG
Pumpkin on a Stick Party Favors: BHG

Painted Tutorials:

Craft a Pumpkin Quilt: BHG

Craft a Pumpkin Quilt: BHG

Primitive Paintings: BHG

Primitive Paintings: BHG

The Pumpkin King: BHG

The Pumpkin King: BHG

How to Make a Stenciled Pumpkin: BHG

How to Make a Stenciled Pumpkin: BHG

Paint a Pretty Witch: BHG

Paint a Pretty Witch: BHG

Apple Core Pumpkins: BHG

Apple Core Pumpkins: BHG

Bold Design Pumpkin: BHG

Bold Design Pumpkin: BHG

Create Witches Legs from a Pair of Pumpkins: BHG

Create Witches Legs from a Pair of Pumpkins: BHG

Frosted Pumpkin: BHG

Frosted Pumpkin: BHG

Leafy Pumpkin Candle Holders: BHG

Leafy Pumpkin Candle Holders: BHG

Creepy Crow Pumpkin: BHG

Creepy Crow Pumpkin: BHG

Pretty Pumpkin and Stand: BHG

Pretty Pumpkin and Stand: BHG

Nocturnal Creatures Pumpkin: BHG

Nocturnal Creatures Pumpkin: BHG

Web Laden Pumpkin: BHG

Web Laden Pumpkin: BHG

Pretty Patterned Pumpkins: BHG

Pretty Patterned Pumpkins: BHG

Painted Pumpkins: BHG
Painted Pumpkins: BHG

Carnival Pumpkin: BHG

Carnival Pumpkin: BHG

Painted Patchwork Pumpkin: BHG

Painted Patchwork Pumpkin: BHG

Pick Your Pattern Pumpkin: BHG

Pick Your Pattern Pumpkin: BHG

Patterns and Polka Dots Pumpkins: BHG

Patterns and Polka Dots Pumpkins: BHG

Gourd Greeting: BHG

Gourd Greeting: BHG

I could be missing some pumpkins – the website is really complex for listing all of these pumpkins. If you notice that I’m  missing any, please let me know so I can add them to the list! Thanks!

Photo Credit: zizzybaloobah on flickr

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