Gift Wrap – Francois et Moi

How to Tie the Perfect Ribbon Gift Bow (Video!)

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 21:08:41 +0000

In case you guys are wrapping up gifts this week, I wanted to share this fancy, but deceptively easy bow trick I picked up as a 16-year-old while working at a candy shop making gift baskets around the Holidays. (My second job ever!) I still remember the day I learned this. It was such an a-ha! moment, and I thought to myself ‘OHHHH so that’s how they do it! Weird thoughts for a teenager? Probably. What can I say though except: different strokes. While step-by-step photos do get the point across, I think it’s always easier to see a video of someone actually making it happen. So here’s a little hyperlapse video of how to create the bow. I’m hoping to start creating more quick and easy videos like these, so if you like the video, please hop over to YouTube and subscribe to My Channel. Materials: Wired Ribbon Scissors A Gift 1. Cut a long piece of ribbon and place the midpoint on the top of your gift. The length of this piece will greatly depend on the size of your gift. Wrap the ribbon around the gift and hook the two ends around one another until they […]

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DIY Lino Stamp Gift Wrap

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 13:05:57 +0000

Happy Friday’s Eve! So often I share tips and tutorials on how to make projects at home in your pj’s, but I don’t often get into the creative back story behind how a spark of an idea works its way into a complete and finished project. I’m always fascinated by other people’s creative processes, so I thought I’d share how a quick morning coffee sketch transformed into Frenchy gift wrap, one of the many projects you can create with We Make Collective’s Lino Stamp Kit! Above was the quick original sketch I drew up over morning coffee while having a particular craving for Paris. That same morning, I pitched this friendly fellow to We Make Collective as the design for DIY French-themed gift wrap, one of many tutorials offered to We Make Collective Members in tandem with their Lino Stamp Craft Kit. After I got the go-ahead a few hours later, I made a few modifications to make the fellow more stamp-friendly, and also added the Eiffel Tower to help reinforce the French theme. From there I created mirror images of the designs in Adobe Illustrator and turned them into a printable template for We Make Collective subscribers to […]

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Handmade 3D Gift Wrap

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 14:14:50 +0000

Hello Friday! On the coattails of Wednesday’s giftbow tutorials, I’ve also been meaning to share this 3-D gift wrap project that I had so much fun creating for SheKnows in partner with Energizer, as a creative way to add wow factor to practical or accompanying gifts like art supplies, batteries, lip balm, etc. These little toppers are super happy and oh-so perfect for Spring! Head over to Sheknows.com for the full tutorial. And most importantly: Have a GREAT weekend!!!

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3 Beautiful Ways to Tie a Bow with Ribbon

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:11:21 +0000

I love tying up gifts with ribbon bows, because I think they add such a pretty touch to even the smallest or simplest gifts, and effortlessly make last minute presents seem thought out and pulled together. Sometimes you just need to put a bow on it! There are 3 bows in particular that I use all the time for birthdays, Christmas, and just because, and I’ve created tutorials for each of those bows over at Homedit. Give them a tie and let me know which is your fave! Tag on Instagram with #francoisetmoi . For more of my Homedit projects, go here. Happy Wednesday!!!

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Wrap Session

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:08:17 +0000

I have to say, I’ve never gotten into the Black Friday craze. Waking up at 4 am to brave the massive, cut-throat crowds for Holiday deals doesn’t quite top my list for how to spend a long weekend. Though I don’t partake in Black Friday, I do find great pleasure in finding clever and thoughtful gifts for those on my list, as well as finding festive ways to wrap them all up. Below are some creative gift wrap ideas I look forward to trying out this year. Enjoy the long weekend, everyone! Woodland Wreath Wrapping via Odessamay Society DIY Paper Feathers via Lia Griffith Tassles in lieu of Bows via MaeMae Paperie Winter White Monochromatic Wrapping via Chairo-Latte Lumberjack Plaid Wrapping Paper via Norman’s Printery Newspaper with Monogram Tags via Allora Handmade

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