craft – The Nifty-Thrifty Crafter https://niftythriftycrafter.com DIY and How-To Projects for the Whole Family Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:32:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.4 https://i0.wp.com/niftythriftycrafter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-siteicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 craft – The Nifty-Thrifty Crafter https://niftythriftycrafter.com 32 32 192058155 The Secret To Perfect Gift Wrapping https://niftythriftycrafter.com/the-secret-to-perfect-gift-wrapping/ https://niftythriftycrafter.com/the-secret-to-perfect-gift-wrapping/#respond Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:31:00 +0000 https://niftythriftycrafter.com/?p=22 If you spent any time on YouTube last year during the holidays, chances are good you caught a glimpse of one of the many videos exhibiting a method that will change the way you wrap presents forever. Japanese gift-wrapping techniques make wrapping presents quick and efficient.

The best part? You won’t need any special tools. All you’ll need is:

  • Wrapping paper
  • Clear tape
  • Scissors
  • Ribbon and/or gift tags for decoration

That’s it! Watch the video below to see how Japanese gift wrapping can change your holiday forever!

]]> https://niftythriftycrafter.com/the-secret-to-perfect-gift-wrapping/feed/ 0 22 A Lesson in Bookbinding https://niftythriftycrafter.com/a-lesson-in-bookbinding/ https://niftythriftycrafter.com/a-lesson-in-bookbinding/#respond Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:55:29 +0000 https://niftythriftycrafter.com/?p=33 I admit that I am a book nerd. I love everything about them. Like many people, I started using a Kindle a few years ago for convenience, but also for space. My bookshelves are packed full of almost everything I have read: classic novels, thrillers, mysteries, romances, and probably every textbook I’ve every owned!

For several years, I have wanted to start bookbinding. It’s a way to combine my passion for books with my passion for craft. I have even saved the leather from an old chair (it finally broke beyond repair) to use for the outer cover.

Binding your own book isn’t practical in the commercial sense, but it would make a wonderful gift for someone you love. Check out this video to see how easy it can be to do at home!

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