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Hello September-DIY sweet gift wrapping


Hello, September! We finally meet again. September is my birth month, and I've always enjoyed the cool air that begins to fill this month.

I appreciate the beautiful colors of blooming flowers and the old ones that slowly fade. It's all just so lovely. Since I love personalized gift wrapping, I decided to create something special. It’s a sweet gift wrap to welcome Autumn, which will soon be upon us.

**Materials needed:**

- Paper bag (for wrapping the package)
- Washi tape (I absolutely love washi tape, and I think you will too!)
- Fresh flowers
- Twine


**Here's what you'll need to do:**

It’s pretty simple:
1. Grab your special gift.
2. Insert it into the paper bag.
3. Wrap it up and apply your washi tape.
4. Using the twine, tie some fresh flowers to your wrapped gift.

You're all done and ready to give your beautifully wrapped gift to someone special. Enjoy!

Currently on my playlist:
- Yuna - "Fading Flower" (YouTube)

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  1. Midnight CowgirlSeptember 1, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    Very pretty!

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  2. StephanieSeptember 1, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Thank you! :)

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  3. Graceful MomSeptember 2, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    Fresh flowers on a gift! Wow, what a fantastic idea!

    Thanks for visiting my blog earlier! Nice to 'meet' you!

    Grace @ Sandier Pastures

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  4. StephanieSeptember 2, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    Well thank you Grace! I always love when new people stop by. :)

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  5. UnknownSeptember 2, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Hi Stephanie, very helpful page. I followed a coupled of your boards on Pinterest. Camii stopping by from Bloggy Moms

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    1. StephanieSeptember 2, 2013 at 8:39 AM

      Camii, thanks for stopping by! I'll be sure to swing by and check you out on Pinterest. :)

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  6. Steph @ Three Loud Kids!September 2, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Such a cute idea!

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  7. StephanieSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Steph, thank you! :)

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  8. Jennifer HaysSeptember 2, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    I'm going to start using my washi tape on gift packaging. You've inspired me. :)

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  9. StephanieSeptember 2, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    Jennifer, yay! I'm so happy to have inspired you. Washi tape is absolutely lovely. :)

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  10. RobinSeptember 3, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! Who wouldn't love to receive a gift wrapped like this? Thanks for sharing. So many ideas to pull from this.

    Stopping by from SITS.

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  11. StephanieSeptember 3, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Robin, thank you so much! :) You are too kind. Thank you so much for stopping by. I'll have to swing by and visit your blog!

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  12. UnknownSeptember 11, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Very nice idea! I am always looking for easy wrapping paper because I like to do things myself, but this is one thing I never get right but i love the fresh flowers idea! Thanks for sharing at the Friday Follow Along. Stop by this week, you're featured!

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  13. StephanieSeptember 11, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Leah, thank you! :) I love easy gift wrapping as well. (Also when it's personalized, it just makes it that much better. :) I'll be sure to stop by.

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  14. MyCleanerLabelLifeSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    I so love this! My kids and I started making our own gift boxes out of cereal boxes..turn them inside out and are a blank canvas! You are totally right..personalized is best--only I wouldn't want to open it--its too gorgeous! You were featured by myself and Leah at the Friday Follow Along - swing by! http://www.ffflinkypals.blogspot.com/2013/09/friday-follow-along-bloghop.html

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  15. UnknownSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    That flower looks amazing on that paper! visiting via FrugalFitFamily link up. I love creative ways to wrap gifts, makes it more special I think. You can find me over at www.ritewhileucan.com where I talk paper.

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  16. StephanieSeptember 13, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Thank you Heather, and Barb! I'm so happy you all enjoyed my sweet gift wrapping. It's always so sweet to personalize your gift wrapping for a love one. :) Thanks for stopping by!

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  17. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    So pretty and I love the beautiful fresh flowers on the wrap - what a neat idea! Thank you for sharing on the Four Seasons Blog Hop. Hope to see you next week.

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  18. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    This is so pretty and easy. Thank you for sharing it on our Four Season Blog Hop

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  19. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    I like simple wrappings. Thanks for sharing this Stephanie.

    Thank you for linking up with us at the Four Seasons Blog Hop!

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