Friday, December 16, 2011

herb gift toppers

herb gift toppers
I've been topping some of my gifts with fresh herbs. It looks festive, smells wonderful, and can be put to use in holiday cooking.

Tuck  a bundle onto a package wrapped with baker's twine or lace. If you don't have any greens of your own, check your grocery store for fresh rosemary, sage, and thyme- a wonderful and classic combo. The two latter herbs need to be added right before giving, as they'll begin to wilt.
box topper
Rosemary is quite sturdy, on the other hand. Tie some to a gift bag for instant cheer. Below is an easy way to wrap with rustic, reusable appeal in three easy steps.
rosemary
  1. Pull out several strands of jute from each short end of  a long burlap rectangle (to create a fringe).
  2. Fold in half lengthwise. Sew up the sides and lock stitches. 
  3. Insert a gift and secure with twine and fresh herbs.   
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Posted by mayaluna at 10:50 AM Labels: ,

12 comments:

  1. Melissa RDecember 16, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    So simple, so pretty!

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  2. theaDecember 16, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    What a festive way to wrap gifts. beautiful.

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  3. cathy@homeDecember 16, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    What an original touch.

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  4. carol hardieDecember 16, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    That's a lovely idea!

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  5. sheauDecember 16, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Yeah I love adding greens and twigs to gift wrapping. Refreshing and smell so good!

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  6. JoeyDecember 16, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Eek, you did it again! This afternoon I finished off a little gift bag with a sprig of rosemary and lavender attached with some wired berries! I love the simplicity of it and it looked so festive!
    great minds...! ;o)
    xoxo
    ~ joey ~
    ps. I'm halfway through my first bucket, so far so good, but I'm so nervous!

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  7. Right PerfumesDecember 17, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    It’s the perfume way that is set to speak up your emotions. Without having to speak a single word, the perfume makes the presence felt. It’s the stuff that everyone reckons as the most special accessory, and the class that perfumes show seriously matters. A visit to the link at www.rightperfumes.in is certainly a purposeful one the visitor.

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  8. FionaDecember 17, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Maya, I've been admiring your burplay creations for quite some time now and was wondering where you get the burlap from? I can't seem to find it anywhere!

    Thanks,
    Fiona

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  9. rosesDecember 17, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I appreciate these comments. visit rosesandgifts dot com.(send gifts,flowers and cakes to India.).

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  10. LauraDecember 18, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I always like your ideas! They're so simple but original!

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  11. UnknownDecember 18, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    so wonderful, Maya!

    xx

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  12. Kristín HrundDecember 19, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Since I really love to read your blog and your work, I just nominated you for the “Versatile Blog Award”.
    take a look:
    http://kh-handcrafts.blogspot.com/2011/12/i-was-happy-to-discover-that-ive-been.html

    Merry christmas from cold and snowy Iceland!

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