If you need inspiration for beautiful ways to wrap it up, Wrapped with Style may be your answer. Last week, I interviewed the author, Leslie Carola. If you missed the interview, read it here.
The book includes how-to basics, as well as sections on using fresh flowers, special adornments and playing with color. Emphasis is also given to “tying it up” and gift bags, boxes and baskets.
I picked a few of my favorite projects from Wrapped with Style to show. There are many more in the 120-page book.

This snake wrapping, helpful in packaging small gifts for children, is credited to pinestreet …read more

There’s still time to score some free goodies. Enter the Christmas for Crafters contest by leaving a comment on the contest post by Nov. 30.
We’ve already talked about the Beading 2009 calendar, but not the books being given away in this contest.

Vintage Redux by Brenda Schweder explains how to use your vintage jewelry discoveries in stylish, modern jewelry pieces. Best of all, you can add in your own personal flair. Vintage Redux features 30 projects with many design possibilities. You also have plenty of guidance and examples with 350 color photos.
The book sells for $21.95 at Beading, Jewelry & Crafts, …read more