Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Day 3 - Simple Packaging

Thanks everyone for all the comments yesterday...loving all the stories about favorite decorations.
  So many memories shared.

Congratulations!
to the winner of "Peace on Earth"

I love your peace on earth creation!! That crackle paint is the bomb dot com!! I've gotta get some! My favorite Christmas decoration is ball jars with cranberries and candles. I make them every year!! Oh, and the kids' nativity set. Soooo precious to me!
December 13, 2011 6:35 PM

Someone from the Montgomery Family, please email me at paula@2gypsygirls.com to claim your prize!  You have 24 hours or it goes back in the pot!

Today I have some simple packaging ideas found on the web and under my tree. 
I like simple.  Hope you do too.

from Inspire Lovely
  from Design Sponge
 from Whimsy
  from Songbird
from Allorah Handmade via Pinterest
 from Martha Stewart
from a creative mint
made from Trader Joe's bags
from Oh,hello friend
the only person I bought something from at the Renegade Craft Fair this past weekend!
Oh, hello friend
and from my house
I have to mail a lot of packages so I am always looking for flat packaging that will not get damaged in the mail.
Plain brown mailing paper
(you can buy it at Michael's over by the shipping supplies and cellophane)
and a recycled Paper Source Letterpress Calender. 
Of course once I mail this package to my sister I will have no idea what day it is till I put out the Jan calendar.
Add some baker's twine and my favorite label shape and you are done.
then there's the calendar that we have been giving out.  I just printed December on kraft paper (also from Michael's), cut it out, rounded the corners, added a little Distress ink.  I decided on wide satin ribbon and cut two slits in the calendar to fit.  Add the label sticker and a little star I punched from glitter paper and you're done. simple.
You can email us for the 2012 calendar, just click on the email icon in the left sidebar.
 Here I made a simple flashcard...all who bought the village kit got one of these inside their kit as part of the packaging, so now here's a use for it!
Super easy to make...if you can make a text box in your word processing program, you can make this.

I used the free font Modern No. 20 - download it here .
The word Merry is 125pt and the date (No 1225) in the corner is 12pt.  Print it on some creme cardstock and cut it out, round the corners and you are done.
Oh, and don't forget the little red label ready to write in the name of the recipient, I need one of those on just about everything.

If you would like to enter to win today's giveaway
to win a stash of 7gypsies products, please leave a comment.

Today's question: Do you have a favorite Christmas Song?  
(anyone that picks Feliz Navidad by Jose Feliciano will be disqualified by me because when I hear that song I can't get it out of my head for a month and therefore should it not be played at any time of the year)
Day 3 Giveaway is open till 12 midnight pacific time.  
Winner will be posted tomorrow morning and you will have 24 hours to claim your prize.
See you tomorrow!
cheers!
paula
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354 comments:

  1. RitaDecember 14, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Little Drummer Boy is my all time favorite! Love the cute packaging ideas.

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  2. MargieDecember 14, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I love "The First Noel"!Love all of the wrapping inspiration!

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  3. AideenDecember 14, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I have to get me a roll of brown paper! Gorgeous ideas :)

    I really like silent night X

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  4. LindaDecember 14, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I love all the beautiful packaging ideas! One of mu favorite Christmas carols is Silver Bells...it's so nostalgic. Merry Christmas!

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  5. LindaDecember 14, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I really like the style of all of your packaging examples--thanks for the inspiration! "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is my favorite Christmas song.

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  6. Laurie ~ Blackbeary ForestDecember 14, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I love all of these wrapping ideas. They are wonderful. I found you from Tim Holtz link on his blog. One of my favorite songs is "Winter Wonderland". Feels so fresh and wintery. :-)

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  7. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Those packages are so beautiful! I am truly inspired and I will be one of your new loyal followers!

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  8. StephanieDecember 14, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    O Holy Night is my favorite Christmas song. I love the emphasis on the Lord's birth.

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  9. barbwiredDecember 14, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    "The Christmas Song" (Chestnuts roasting on an open fire....) Thanks for all the cute packaging ideas. I've been waiting for some inspiration to get wrapping!

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  10. DaneeDecember 14, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Ha, I already bought my big roll of kraft paper from an Etsy site about a month ago so I am on Trend! Love the ideas you are showing - especially yours- but I have some secret amazing ideas of my own and they involve Tinsel not glitter! Shocked? I knew you would be.

    My favorite song? Justin Bieber's MIstletoe . Ha, kidding though that song too is catchy and after hearing it, I spend the rest of the day singing "Shorty with you, shorty with you…" (Can a song EVER become a classic when it contains the words "Shorty with you….Shorty with you..?)

    My real favorite song is "The First Noel" but I really love them all.

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  11. Rachael RDecember 14, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    "I want a hippopotamus for Christmas" is my favorite holiday song. My girls love it too!

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  12. Valery KlassenDecember 14, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    What perfect timing, I will be wrapping gifts this weekend and will use ALL of your amazing ideas! My favorite Christmas song would have to be "I'll be home for Christmas" as it warms my heart when I hear it as my daughter always tries to come home from England to Canada for Christmas! Thanks gals!

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  13. BoneyLittleFingersDecember 14, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Tim Holtz highly recommended a visit to your blog and I see why!! Fabulous!
    I am so sorry I missed out on the bottle brush trees this year. I have started a small forest of them and I will definitely check for them next year.
    My favorite Christmas song is from my favorite Christmas movie... White Christmas. When Bing sings this song to the troops, I always tear up.
    Merry Christmas!
    Karen H.

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  14. JeanetteDecember 14, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I love them all! Hard to pick one - The Christmas Song will have to be my first choice. I love all the wrapping suggestions. You've got the wheels going now...Ho, Ho, Ho - jeanette

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  15. Amy BagleyDecember 14, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Kraft and bakers twine are my favorite packaging for Christmas...and the single initial tags are too. My favorite Christmas song is "What Child is This"...since it tells the real story of Christmas! Thanks for the chance to win...and for inspiring us too!

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  16. Chris TDecember 14, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Love your wraps!!! My favorite carol is an old Polish song called Lulaijez-(sp?) So beautiful-a lullaby to baby Jesus

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  17. KylaDecember 14, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I didnt realise I was on trend-I have wrapped The Coven (our crafting group) pressies in brown paper! Hurrah!
    As to favourite Christmas song....HAS to be Pogues and the much missed Kirstie McColl-Fairy Tale of New York-makes my hubby cry whenever he hears it...so beautiful.
    Kyla

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  18. CathyDecember 14, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    New follower here, thanks to Tim Holtz:) I love all these simple ideas, Simple is always good, because life can get you busy and one can not always put a lot of time into a project as much as we would like. My all time favorite is Feliz navidad...lol just kidding. It is Oh Holy night. so many artist do this song well.
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com
    mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com

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  19. NancyKDecember 14, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Would love to get your calendar but your e-mail link is not working for me. Can you send it to me at nkirk@aol.com

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  20. Kris DietzDecember 14, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    What great ideas! TFS.

    My favorite Christmas song is Carol of the Bells.

    Kris
    dietzrobles at yahoo dot com

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  21. Stefan en HedwigDecember 14, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Hi, Glad i found your blog, (via Tim Holtz) because I could really use some great packaging ideas! Thanks for that!!

    My favorite song is "driving home for Christmas" by Chris Rea

    I wish you happy holidays!!!

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  22. cal8007December 14, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    All the Christmas songs are so emotional, except for jingle bells; but I'm especially fond of Little Drummer Boy, because I sang that in choir - brings fond memories.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Hugs,

    Carmen L
    cal8007 at aol dot com

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  23. SwannieDecember 14, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    WOW...you have an amazing site (thanks to Tim Holtz for recommending it). My absolute fav Christmas song is Silent Night (doesn't matter who sings it either).

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  24. migglymaxDecember 14, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Hey I am glad I checked this out..loved the tips especially cause I am still wrapping (ugh too many). This gave me a little perk me up in ideas :) thanks!

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  25. CatherineDecember 14, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    perfect timing - the wrapping starts today! Great ideas.

    So many favorite Christmas songs - lately I'm really enjoying "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"

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  26. LyndaDecember 14, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Came from Tim Holtz's blog; favorite Christmas song is "Christmas Eve in Sarajevo by Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

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  27. anna christensen craftsDecember 14, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Hi there, wonderful gift wrap ideas - I love stamping and embossing brown paper. Favourite Christmas song? White Christmas

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  28. suziequeDecember 14, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I have always loved the song Hard Candy Christmas by Dolly Parton!!! And btw I totally agree with you about the "other" song! LOL

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  29. Terry@ a quilting blogDecember 14, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Great packaging ideas!!!
    'White Christmas' is a big favorite of mine.

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  30. ~TonyaDecember 14, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I love your humor about the song that is stuck in your head :) I can relate!

    My absolute FAVORITE song for the season is "Carol of the Bells!" I love that song and it means even more to me because my mom and I were able to go to the Trans. Siberian Orchestra and they played it. It was AWESOME!

    I love the tips you had for gift wrapping. Adding handmade goodies to packages sure sets them apart from the mass produced wrapping. I adore the look of the packages you shared with us.

    Cheers!!

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  31. LuannDecember 14, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    My favorite is "Mary did you know?"

    Tim was right your blog is Holiday Cheer. Love the ideas for the wrappings. I think that wrappings are just as important as what is inside.

    Love your blog.

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  32. JeanneDecember 14, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I love your packaging ideas! I will be downloading the calendar too, thank you.

    My favorite christmas carol is What Child is This, love that.

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  33. MichelleBDecember 14, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Gorgeous gift wrapping ideas! Love the kraft paper trend and I love the bright red you're using too! For me, it's Bing Crosby and White Christmas. It's just beautiful.

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  34. DenaDecember 14, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I love beautiful packaging and this is wonderful. I didn't even know about your site before seeing Tim's post. :-) Wasn't the 12 Tags of Christmas fun with him??? There are 2 songs that are my favorite, so I'll give you both of them. "Oh Holy Night" was one of the best ever written...."fall on your knees, oh praise His name forever"...gives me chills!! And, by the Eagles, "Please come Home for Christmas". Glad to meet you and thankful to have found your blog. MERRY Christmas!

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  35. Kris WhittakerDecember 14, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    My favorite is "White Christmas" because I live in South Carolina, and well, it would just be perfect to have a white Christmas. We almost did in 2010. I love snow!

    KristineWhittaker@gmail.com

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  36. CarolDecember 14, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    So hard to choose just one.
    Favorite: O Holy Night
    Close second: O Come All Ye Faithful

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  37. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I love the brown paper bag style wrapping! Very nostalgic! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  38. msmtjones4December 14, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Actually, I like them all! Well, I am getting a little tired of "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer." But I could listen to Martina McBride's Christmas album for hours.

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  39. DebbieDecember 14, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Rockin' around the Christmas Tree..........

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  40. MargieDecember 14, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I gotta go with Fairy Tale of New York by the Pogues - it gets me every year! Love all the great packaging ideas, thanks so much for the inspiration.

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  41. mommakatx6December 14, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    These are some fabulous ideas for simple packaging and has me inspired.

    My favorite Christmas song is "Santa Baby" by Eartha Kitt. I also love "The Christmas Shoes" but it makes me cry every time I hear it.

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  42. HMaxDecember 14, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Eartha Kitt singing Santa Baby - hands down the best Christmas song. :) Love your site and all the beautiful wrapping ideas!

    Heather

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  43. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    "Christmas Time is Here" from Charlie Brown Christmas. Totally brings out the kid in me.

    Linda Bertetta

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  44. EvaDecember 14, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I really haven't thought before about a favourite X-Mas song. I tend to like the more silly songs but this year our local radio station started playing X-Mas song in the middle of November and some of them are starting to appeal to me more and more. I think I am going to go with Little Drummer Boy as my current favourite.

    Love the simple gift wraps - it makes the gifts more personalized because you put more effort into making these!

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  45. coRinne not connieDecember 14, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Silent Night is very very high on my list of carols for the season!
    have a super day!

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  46. CJJohnsonDecember 14, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Sent here from the Tim Holtz site, very nice blog. I'm back reading and loving all the crafty inspiration.

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  47. CynthiaDecember 14, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Thanks for the cool gift wrapping ideas! Love all the kraft and red.

    My favorite Christmas song is "Oh Holy Night" but "Silent Night" comes in a close second.

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  48. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Hi - Tim Holtz sent me and I'm very glad he did. Really, really great ideas on here. I had more than one "Why didn't I think of that?!" moments!

    I discovered a new Christmas song this year - "Somewhere in my Memory" from Home Alone. My siblings and I are all pretty scattered from our hometown. Songs like this one always make me long for days gone by at Christmas time.

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  49. AnnDecember 14, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    My favorite is Mary, Did You Know?
    Or Stevie Wonder's Someday at Christmas.
    Or about a hundred others....except NOT Feliz Navidad!! I'm with you on that one!

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  50. SereneDecember 14, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Wonderful packaging ideas. I have 3 favorite Christmas songs: Celine Dion's version of "O Holy Night", Belleau Wood by Garth Brooks and The Christmas Shoes. I especially tear up when I hear The Christmas Shoes because it makes me miss my Mom even more. Thanks for the great inspiration.

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  51. mmpm88December 14, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    My favorite Christmas song is "Mary did you know". Gives me chills and reminds me what Christmas is all about. Love today's blog post. And yesterdays. WoW!

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  52. Larissa HeskettDecember 14, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    My FAVORITE song is Carol Of the Bells!! I really like the way different artist make it personal too!! =) THANKS for sharing all of the ideas!! LOVE them!! THANKS for the chance to win and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  53. Gloria L.December 14, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    These packaging ideas are just wonderful! My favorite Christmas song is "Mary, did you know".

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  54. ClaudineDecember 14, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Wow, thanks to Tim Holtz for sending me over to your blog. I love it and I'm so glad I stopped by. Thanks for the great ideas!! I am now a follower.
    My favorite Christmas son is "Away in a Manger" I just love the message behind it.

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  55. SarahDecember 14, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    "Brown paper packages tied up with string...". So many good ideas for gift wrapping!!
    One of my favorite songs is "The Holly and the Ivy" as well as a myriad of others.

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  56. KathrynDecember 14, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Love your packaging ideas, thanks for sharing and the chance to win! My favourite Christmas song is Silent Night.

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  57. Eva SanzDecember 14, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Fantasticas todas la ideas de embaleje de regalos.
    Besos

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  58. karennarelleDecember 14, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    i love the calendar idea. Will be emailing you for it!! Thanks.

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  59. MoDecember 14, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I love all Christmas music and will even play it in the middle of summer If my spirits need a boost. I think the one I play most often is 'Little Drummer Boy' sung by Bing Crosby and David Bowie on Bing's TV Christmas special. Thanks for all the wonderful ideas.
    Merry Christmas.

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  60. Donna Jean SayDecember 14, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Chestnuts roasting on an open fire...I think it's so warm and soothing to sing and listen to. In my town of Virginia City, NV, we have a night time parade and actually have those chestnuts roasting on bbq's and you can purchase them that night. Pretty cool and nostalgic in our country's largest historical landmark.:)

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  61. LaNellDecember 14, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Wonderful Ideas. Thanks for sharing.

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  62. GirlsinthecraftDecember 14, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Ah, such a difficult choice. Guess it would have to be Jingle Bell Rock because it is so upbeat and doesn't make me feel melancholy around the holidays.

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  63. cdm317December 14, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    My favorite is still I'll Be Home For Christmas, I love Bing's version the best!
    Great ideas!
    Colleen

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  64. marymacDecember 14, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Love all the wonderful ideas. I can remember my mom using the comic strip from sunday's paper to wrap with. My favorite all time Christmas song is Silent Night. That song is the reason for the season.

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  65. TriciaDecember 14, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Thanks for all the great wrapping ideas! My favorite Christmas carol is "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and my favorite Rock and Roll Christmas song is "Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)" by Darlene Love.

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  66. HollyDecember 14, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I love these ideas for wrapping, they look fabulous, so much nicer than store bought. I guess I would choose Silent Night, my daughter's choir sang it slightly different and it was amazing! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  67. YelowflowerDecember 14, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Little Drummer boy, done by Bing and David....

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  68. HollykDecember 14, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I done have a favoriate song, I love them all!!! Love the wrapping ideas i have been wrapping gifts like that for a long time, save money in the wrapping paper spend more on the person. :)

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  69. LauraJane:)December 14, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    There is a PORKY PIG version of BLUE CHRISTMAS that will bring tears of laughter!

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  70. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Love the packaging ideas.
    My favorite song of the season is "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year."

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  71. gretchenDecember 14, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    i've always loved using brown paper and you can't beat a roll of white freezer paper, either! I used to use it for drawing paper for my girls when they were growing up...

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  72. Mandy Makes and Mends December 14, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    My fav has got to be FEED THE WORLD. i love the tune , the words and when its played i know its christmas. It also brought a lot of celebs together on one record and made zillions for charity to boot. I love it.

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  73. usagypsyDecember 14, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    White Christmas by my fave Bing! Must bring me back to my childhood. I've always loved it! Love the movie too!

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  74. StacyCDecember 14, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Sent from Tim Holtz blog, love the wrapping ideas... My fave Christmas song is Silent Night....

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  75. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    OK, you won't believe this but "Grandma got ran over by a reindeer" is our all time favorite around here. We use to square dance, and our caller sang this song so well.
    We would all wear red Santa hats, and have a blast!
    Loving your packaging ideas. I love to decorate the outside of all my handmade gifts.
    Please visit my new blog.
    http://kathysalwaysstamping.blogspot.com

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  76. Glennis FDecember 14, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Fabulous ideas.
    White Christmas is my fave

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  77. Prairie ScrapbookingDecember 14, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    My favorite Christmas carol is "Joy to the World" It completely says what Christmas is all about for me. The best thing this year is my son is learning it on his guitar, so he can play with me on my violin.

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  78. joyDecember 14, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I'l Be Home for Christmas is one of my favorites! But, there are many more that I love to hear, too!

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  79. AnnetteDecember 14, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Oh Holy Night...gives me goosebumbs!

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  80. SuzetteDecember 14, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) always gets me in the mood to celebrate all season long. I'm so loving all the inspired wrapping ideas. I've got a guest room of gifts waiting to be wrapped. LOVE LOVE the December calendar flashcard and ribbon slit!

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  81. Lezlei Ann YoungDecember 14, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    thanks for all the gift wrap ideas! Timely!

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  82. SarahDecember 14, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I don't know if I have a favourite Christmas song...I have concentrated sooo long on my LEAST favourite (santa claus is coming to town) that I don't really know what is my fav! My mom says that I used to cry even as young as 2 years old whenever that song came on...and here I am almost 30, and I still don't like it! lol

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  83. ChrisDecember 14, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I loved all the packaging ideas, very simple but also very stylish!

    My favourite Christmas song is 'Walking in the air' by Aled Jones, it always gets me into the Christmas mood :).

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  84. Judy Ellis CzarneckiDecember 14, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    O Holy Night - my dad's favorite and mine too!

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  85. Jan HobbinsDecember 14, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Love all your wrapping ideas! But my favorite one is the one you had on your blog last December, with the little opened book on the top. I wrapped a gift like that for my son and his girlfriend and her mother wanted them to give her the wrapping! My favorite Christmas song is "White Christmas"! Thanks for all the inspiration, love your blog!

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  86. Beulah BeeDecember 14, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    A Baby Changes Everything sung by Faith Hill. I get tears in my eyes everytime I hear it.

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  87. EvelynDecember 14, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    My favorite is "Do You Hear What I Hear".

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  88. Janet L.December 14, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I've always loved, "I'll Be Home for Christmas". Those are some really great packaging ideas!I'm particularily enjoying the Merry one!

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  89. Gail LaCroixDecember 14, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Love all the wrapping ideas --will have to keep them in mind for next year as I have all my tags and gift wrap made & ready to go. My favorite Christmas song is "Oh Holy Night"...whenever I hear it I am filled with such a sense of peace!

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  90. CarolDecember 14, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    The Carol of the Bells! Or Ave Maria!

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  91. EskanaDecember 14, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I love all of your wrappings! So festive and creative. I plan to wrap most of our presents in craft paper and stamp the person's name on them. Very cool ideas!

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  92. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Hi there,
    My favorite Christmas song is "Winter Wonderland" Great packaging ideas!

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  93. NicholeDecember 14, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    I love all the wrapping techniques, the newspaper is so cool and I know I have that laying around somewhere. My favorite christmas song is also feliz navidad-or like my 2 yr old son Isaiah sings it " please mommy dad" its hilarious. I have to put that phrase in my chriatmas mini this year its just classic! Thanks for the chance!LOVE your blog, very inspirational!

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  94. DonnaDecember 14, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Definitely Winter Wonderland (although nearly anything by Manheim Steamroller is a close second). Thanks so much for all of the great gift wrap ideas!

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  95. Laure Janus ~ Little Joys StudioDecember 14, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Lovely, lovely wrappings. I still need to wrap my goodies so I may just use a few of your ideas! My favorite Christmas song? "Silent Night." Thanks for sharing your creativity and for offering a chance to win!

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  96. JoAnnDecember 14, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I love Mary Did You Know, I heard this song about 2 years ago and it has been my favorite every since. I love your blog and will be back.

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  97. sueDecember 14, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    the christmas song - is my favorite... lots come close, but this is still my favorite..

    love the ideas you posted today..

    thanks for the chance!

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  98. CherDecember 14, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    oh easy...White Christmas...luv me some Bing Crosby! Actually anyone who sings well usually does a great job with this sone...I love it..ty for asking...Tim sent me...I love all the packaging ideas. I like to use Kraft too and stamp...for the kids I do their names and silly Santas..for adults more patterned...really looks great under a rustic tree too. tyvm

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  99. silverrabbitstudioDecember 14, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    White Christmas for the serious part, and Jingle Bells for the fun part!

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  100. Denise ~ Paper PonderingsDecember 14, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I love to sing along with THAT unmentionable song that you mentioned...but I can't get it out of my head either!! I love, love, love "Oh Holy Night"...but I listen to Christmas music ALL YEAR ROUND (the only CDs I have in my pickup are Christmas ones), so picking a very favorite is a little bit difficult. I love so many of them!

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  101. mrydjeskiDecember 14, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I love so many songs. I sing in a choir and we just had our concert, so many songs are running through my head. (I agree with you BTW about Feliz Navidad!) My current favorite is Christ is Born LIttle Holy One, a little renaissance carol.

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  102. SusanKDecember 14, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    L-O-V-E your blog and all the ideas you share..thank you so much!!! My fave holiday song is 'Silent Night' sung at the Christmas eve service, lights off or turned down low, candles burning all around. Serene, peaceful...the meaning of the season. I'm going to snag some of these gift-wrapping ideas - super!

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  103. C. Sage DeerbornDecember 14, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    The Little Drummer Boy is my favorite because my son is a drummer, and has been from a very early age of 3.

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  104. NoblekattDecember 14, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel is my all time favorite christmas song. love all the fun wrapping options, thanks for sharing!
    JPost
    Noblekatt(at) hotmail.com

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  105. misshamDecember 14, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Have a holly golly Christmas. I love that song. But it too will get stuck in my head for the whole season.

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  106. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Every year I blare "I want a hippopotamus for Christmas!". Her voice is so strong and just chills me to the bone! EVEN when I am belting along right with her.

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  107. Karalyn & JasonDecember 14, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    LOVE your wrapping ideas!! My favorite song is "Breathe of Heaven" by Amy Grant....I just love it!!!

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  108. KGumkowskiDecember 14, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Just reading your post has THAT song running through my head, have to have grandma run over by a reindeer again.... Love your wrapping style, will be definitely using some of these, thanks.

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  109. KathyDecember 14, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I love White Christmas with Bing - its the only time of year I want SNOW...

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  110. PlumTuckered's Paper PlaysDecember 14, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    These ideas are fantastic! I'll be giving some of them a try this year, thank you! My favorite Christmas Song is Oh Holy Night , the song gives me goosebumps!

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  111. Deborah345December 14, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I love the old fashion wrappings they are so beautiful in their simplicity.

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  112. vwiseDecember 14, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    This Christmas just brings back so many memories. nice wrapping ideas.

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  113. AnneDecember 14, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    My favorite Christmas song is..."I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas."(I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas is a Christmas novelty song written by John Rox (1902–1957) and performed by Gayla Peevey (10 years old at the time) in 1953.WIKIPEDIA) This started-early in our married lives-when my Hubby "adopted" a Hippo from our local zoo as a Christmas present for me...yes,surprisingly(!) after 30+years, we are still married-and that Hippo song is on our list of classics to this day!

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  114. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I just love " O Holy Night"! I made a cd with that song being sung by many different artrists so I can hear over and over again.
    Your wrapping ideas are very lovely- it would make it hard to open the gift!
    Thanks for the inspiration
    Holly

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  115. JoDecember 14, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    O Holy Night is my very favourite Christmas song ... cant sing it but i love to listen to it! What wonderful wrapping ideas, I love all things Kraft!

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  116. melcherDecember 14, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I love the song A holly jolly Christmas. Thanks a bunch - D

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  117. christineDecember 14, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    All those wrapping ideas are beautiful! I'm glad T!m Holtz sent me to this blog, everything is so wonderful. I like the wrapping with the doilies best, soooo pretty! Happy Holidays! Oh, my fav Christmas song is Rockin around the Christmas Tree.

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  118. debbDecember 14, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Such unique and beautiful packaging! I love Silent Night- so beautiful with the candlelight service too!

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  119. RheaDecember 14, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I still get choked up with Silent Night.

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  120. kallen1105December 14, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Thanks for all the great giveaways.
    My favorite Christmas song, "O Holy Night".

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  121. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I'll be home for Christmas, makes me think of my Dad. He was a WW2 vet who got shipped home New's Year Eve after the war ended. Came in the back door and surprised his Mom (Grandma) in the kitchen.
    Ok, he didn't make it home for Christmas but close. Makes me kind of teary eyed to hear Bing Cosby or Perry Como sing this song.
    Merry Christmas and Lucky Day!

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  122. Kris in AlaskaDecember 14, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I just came over from a link on Tim Holtz blog! Love the packaging ideas! My favorite carol since I was a child has been "Little Drummer Boy"!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  123. J. Anthony StubblefieldDecember 14, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Such pretty packaging. I just wish mine were wrapped at this point. I am starting to get into panic mode! LOL

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  124. TOBEYDecember 14, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    love all your packaging ideas, so simple and elegant!!
    thanks!!!

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  125. DianaDecember 14, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Beautiful projects, I especially love the packaging from Oh Hello Friend. My favorite Christmas song is Do You Hear What I Hear? and I love the Andy Williams version of it. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  126. TinaDecember 14, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Comin' in late on this fun - but these wrapping ideas are genious. I pinned a whole bunch - as a reminder what to work towards.

    Love your ideas & the blog...thanks for the chance to win - xo

    tina

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  127. Kelly MassmanDecember 14, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    My favorite song is Little Drummer Boy! Thanks!

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  128. Art By WandaDecember 14, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I'm here via Tim's blog... so glad he shared the link!!! Lots of wonderful ideas!! I do like simple!! I love Christmas music!!!! One of my current favorites is Mary Did You Know.

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  129. Nana711December 14, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I can't think of any Christmas songs that I don't love -- but I will choose Oh Holy Night as my most favorite.

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  130. Ruth GDecember 14, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I love "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing"! I could listen to that one (and sing along) all day long!!!

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  131. ChristaDecember 14, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I love the song "Mary Did you Know?" and "The Little Drummer Boy".
    I love all the packaging w/ lace and doiley's. It is all so creative and fun!

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  132. KimDecember 14, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    There are so many! I f I had to choose, I could narrow it down between Hark! The Hearld Angels Sing and O' Come All Ye Faithful. Seeing as my family sang these in 4 part harmony as I grew up, they are even more lovely!

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  133. Sobre el Arte y otras AventurasDecember 14, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    The wrapping ideas are very inspirational! Love the brown ones with any kind of label and twine. They look great for sending via post (flat).
    My fav christmas songs are the spanish ones I used to sing when I was child with my family on Christmas Eve: "Los peces en el Rio", "25 de desembre", etc... getting used to the english ones now though ;-D

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  134. Dusty McRaeDecember 14, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Oh to pick just one, I guess it would have to be O come all ye faithful. I can't wait until Dec 1st comes ever year that is when the radio stations start playing all the Christmas music it really get you into the Christmas Spirit.

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  135. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    I love the Frosty the snow man song. It brings me back to when I was a kido. What a great blog you two have ! I have added this one to my favs list ! Thanks !
    Melody

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  136. Pat S.December 14, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    My favorite Christmas song is "Ring Christmas Bells". I love all the packaging ideas, especially using the baker's twine!

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  137. JeanmaDecember 14, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I have allways loved to wrap with craft paper and embelish with a lot of things, but hey I saw a lot of ideas I could use to spruce up my packages!!!

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  138. Nan GDecember 14, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Cool wrappings! And reusable too love em. Christmas song would have to Oh Tannenbaum. Thanks for the chance to win something.

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  139. LorraineDecember 14, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Ooh gorgeous gift wrapping! Thanks for the inspiration. I think my fav Christmas song is still Merry Christmas Darling - love that!

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  140. Lelainia N. LloydDecember 14, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    My favourite song is non-traiditonal. It's Winter Song. Here's a link-check it out. The video is beautiful.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkOKCWDJ4iA&ob=av3n

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  141. Marva Plummer-BrunoDecember 14, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Oh how cool!!! Love all your ideas! My favorite Christmas song would have to be Silver Bells.

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  142. Sara PDecember 14, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    My favorite Christmas song has always been Silent Night. I'm very partial to O Holy Night this year as it was my mom's favorite and it makes me think of her.

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  143. jezebelDecember 14, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Great Wrappings! I've used plain brown wrapping paper now and then, and jazzed it up with wired ribbon I bought on sale the previous year on sale after Christmas on the cheap. But you've got some great ideas here...

    My favorite song for Christmas is "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen". There is something so spritely about that tune that I just feel wonderful singing it - I can't carry a tune, so it's all in my head - no one else feels happy hearing me singing, but, Hey! It's Christmas!! Gotta LOVE it!!

    HUGS... Jen Johnson

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  144. Miriam PrantnerDecember 14, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Great packaging ideas! My favorite Christmas song is It Came Upon a Midnight Clear. I also like Still, Still, Still....great music for when you're sitting down with all the lights off except for the tree at the end of a long day!

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  145. julie caseDecember 14, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    What awesome wrappings!! Thanks for the inspiration!! (and thank you Tim Holtz, for your link here and so much more!) My favorite holiday song is "All I want for Christmas", usually by Mariah Carey. It's so upbeat, it's hard not to sing and dance to it!!

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  146. sidney98December 14, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I found your nice blog thanks to Tim Holtz. He posted a link on his blog. I really like all the gift wrapping ideas. Thanks all for sharing. I don't know if I have one favorite Christmas song, more like many. : ) I like Wonderful Christmas Time by Paul McCartney, Last Christmas by Wham (George Michaels), Do They Know It's Christmas by Band Aid, Father Christmas by The Kinks, Step Into Christmas by Elton John, December Will Be Magic Again by Kate Bush, All I Want For Christmas by Mariah Carey, Merry Christmas Everybody by Slade, Christmas Is the Time To Say I Love You by Billy Squier, & It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Andy Williams to just name some of the many Christmas songs that I enjoy. : ) I also would like to mention Cheech & Chong's Santa Claus & His Old Lady, I just enjoy this eventhough not a song. : ) Thanks for having these giveaways. Congrats to all the winners.

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  147. CraftyVioletDecember 14, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Nice packaging ideas!

    My favorite Christmas song has to be "Oh Holy Night"...love it!

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  148. ingeDecember 14, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Hello,

    My favorite "Christmas" and winter CD is " if on a winter's night" from Sting !!!

    No farinaceous christmas songs for me, but the beautiful voice of Sting with several genuine musicians and "vintage" folksongs...

    just google it on itunes and listen to some of them.
    The sfere that it brings to you is that of a chamber with a warm fire, surrounded by friends...

    Another favorite CD this period is the music from the movie " les choristes"...

    If you read this message and you didn't know this music and found time to listen to it... let me know what you think of it :)

    greetings from belgium
    Inge

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  149. Queball0321December 14, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Ok, my favorite two christmas songs are Grandma got run over by a reindeer and Oh Holy Night. The wrapping are beautiful, especially the brown paper and the newspaper. When I was younger we used to use the funny pages to wrap gifts, and paper bags to wrap up school books. I guess we are getting back to being frugal. I LOVE IT.

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  150. Karen S.December 14, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    "Light a Candle" by Avalon has become my song this season. Bringing light to the dark of someone else's life is the essence of Christmas, and this song makes that so clear.
    I first heard this song when two teen sisters sang it at church' now they've moved a far away, yet this song brings them close to us again.

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  151. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    'DECK THE HALLS with boughs of holly....' because EVERYONE can join in 'FA LA LA LA LAAAA LA LA LA LAAAA!' even if they've never heard it before!

    And also because it joins pagans like me, with Christians and people of all faiths to come together and celebrate the blessings of the season together, whatever their spiritual beliefs.

    :)

    LOVE brown paper packages tied up in string... just like the song says, this is one of my favourite things. :)

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  152. KathyDecember 14, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I have 2 favorites, Carol of the Bells and Silent Night. Manheim Steamroller does a version of Silent Night that transports me to riding in a horse drawn sleigh, traveling down a trail at night through a beautiful snow covered forest. So peaceful and calming!

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  153. fusiafscrappingDecember 14, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Lovely packaging ideas! I will use some of them very soon ;)
    My favorite song for Christmas is Mistletoe and Wine sung by Cliff Richard.

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  154. FredDecember 14, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Thanks for sharing... Mary and Joseph makes me smile.
    It has been fun reflecting and reading .

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  155. Memories by MandaDecember 14, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Snoopy's Christmas (Red baron)!

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  156. RobinanneDecember 14, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I'll be Home for Christmas is probably my favorite traditional song. Nothing like brown paper packages with cool toppings. Thanks for all the new ideas.

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  157. Miss BDecember 14, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    My favorite is "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas" because my Mom used to start singing that around Thanksgiving right as we were contemplating getting the decorations out and what we were going to put where.

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  158. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    I love White Christmas, both the movie and the song! :)

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  159. fairkatDecember 14, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Oh, Holy Night has always been my favorite.

    By the way, do you have enough Baker's Twine?? i love the size of that batch of string!

    Happy holidays to you

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  160. debpaint16December 14, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    My Favorite song is White Christmas!! This is my Favorite Christmas Movie, so that would explain it!!!
    Thank you for the Great wrapping ideas!!!
    debpaint16@aol.com

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  161. EricaDecember 14, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    My favorite is the Christmas Waltz, especially sung by Frank Sinatra. Runner-up is J-I-N-G-L-E Bells, also by Frank Sinatra.

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  162. Lisa M.December 14, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I have so many favorites, but the one that is getting me through the work week smiling and in the holiday spirit is WHAM's Last Christmas! :)

    Merry Ho Ho Ho!!

    Lisa M.

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  163. Caroline D.December 14, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Your packaging and wrapping ideas and photos are marvelous!! I've not even started wrapping yet so I'm thinking simple and pretty like your photos. However, I have been playing lots of Christmas music. I have so many faves, but this year I'm really liking the soundtrack from "A Charlie Brown Christmas". :o)

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  164. Carmen O.December 14, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Wow what great packaging and wrapping ideas! I love the doilies how fun.

    My favorite Christmas song is Silent Night sung in German Stille Nacht.

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  165. khjune64December 14, 2011 at 2:54 PM

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  166. khjune64December 14, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I have several, Don't save it all for Christmas Day - Clay Aiken, I'll be Home for Christmas - Rascal Flats, Jesus - Mariah Carey, Mary did you Know - Kathy Mattea, I could go on and on but I think I better stop now. I will be making some home made wrapping paper by just stamping craft paper, it is fun and simple and inexpensive.

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  167. BengalDecember 14, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Wow! Just discovered your blog and already bookmarked it! I'm new to all the craft world and I'm using the holidays to learn as much as I can! Tonight: packing ideas... :) I'm glad I found your blog!! About songs and the holidays... there are so many out there, but the one that always brings me back to my childhood is the old traditional Jingle Bells... I can't help it. I listen to the first lines and I have to sing along! Happy Holidays!! :)

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  168. Jean Franks BeckDecember 14, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    These packaging ideas are absolutely wonderful! I have a bunch that need to go in the mail, and these are so beautiful and so fabulously flat, LOL! Thanks for the inspiration. My favorite Christmas song is Bing Crosby's rendition of Do You Hear What I Hear. (Bing is by far my favorite voice for Christmas.)

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  169. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Beautiful Star of Bethleham. Love it and when we sing it in church it sounds amazing to me. Alabama recorded a song "Joseph and Mary's Boy"..have no idea where it came from but I love to hear them.

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  170. LindaDecember 14, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    your packages look absolutely fabulous! My favorite christmas song is I'm dreaming of a white christmas" because I love to sing it in the shower! It never fails to get me giggling :)

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  171. DebbieDecember 14, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Such cute ideas for packaging... I think I will try the calander and flashcard for mailing presents :) Takes the place of a bow real well!
    My favorite song for Christmas is hard to choose, but God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. Great old time song with meaning.
    Thanks for the chance to win,
    Debbie

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  172. FrancineBDecember 14, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Silver Bells. Absolute favorite christmas carol of all time.

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  173. BethDecember 14, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Such an amazing batch of wrapping ideas! I have two favorites. For the traditional option, I love O Holy Night. On the secular, not-so-traditional side, I'd say Fairytale of New York by the Pogues. <3

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  174. Carol PDecember 14, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Great wrapping ideas! I think my favorite Christmas song has to be "I'll Be Home For Christmas" by Karen Carpenter.
    Carol P

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  175. CharmaineDecember 14, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Wonderful packages. Swung over here from T!m's blog! My favourite song would probably have to be Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. I honestly pretty much love all Christmas songs, but it's the one I know all the words to and can sing any time of the year if you asked. Second favourite? Where are you Christmas? The version sung by Cindy Lou Who in the Grinch is best with Faith Hill's version being a close second!

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  176. cjsimplyscrapsDecember 14, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Love the great wrapping ideas! My favorite Christmas song is as hard as my favorite dessert would be but if I had to pick 1 from all the different types of music it is probably
    Christmastime is here by the Vince Guardi trio off the Charlie brown Christmas album and show. It brings memories and goosebumps from childhood through when we sold Christmas trees and played Christmas music 12 hours a day til now, when I could still hear it 5 times a day. Other favorites that if you haven't listened to them yet, do it today. U won't be sorry.
    Christmas Song-Dave Matthews
    Il Est Ne; Ca Berger- The Cheiftans
    carol of the Drums- Vienna Choir Boys or Morman Tabernacle Choir- also Oh Holy Night by these 2
    Dance of the Sugarplum- Tchaikovsky
    Peace On Earth/ Drummer Boy- Bing Crosby& David Bowie
    I Believe in Father Christmas- Emerson Lake and Palmer
    I Saw Three Ships- Dan Fogleberg or Sting
    Hallelujah- Jeff Buckley
    Noel Nouvelle Et Il Est Ne- Julie Andrews
    Hark the Herald- from Charlie Brown Christmas
    A Long December- Counting Crows
    Winter song- Sarah McLachlin
    Christmas in Hollywood -Hollywood Undead
    River- James Taylor or Joni Mitchell
    What Child Is This - Enya
    Believe- Josh Groban and Beyonce
    Christmas Shoes- .?
    These r just some wonderful songs that you don't hear very often.

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  177. famillemarleauDecember 14, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I love your ideas for packages. Think I'll try them. My favorite song is in french, Petit papa Noël. I love it since I was a little girl. Johanne L.

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  178. okienurseDecember 14, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    WOW awesome gift wrapping ideas. Thanks for the link to the 2012 calendar.

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  179. Anne MarieDecember 14, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    "Nobody Oughta Be Alone On Christamas" is my favorite Christmas song. I remember shopping with my oldest brother when I was in college and we went out shopping really early on a Saturday morning and we were blasting it in the car and singing along! That day is one of my favorite Christmas memories and it will forever be my favorite Christmas song.
    Anne Marie

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  180. okienurseDecember 14, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    sorry forgot to add the song...
    The song that I love is by John Lennon that came out in 1970's called So This is Christmas.

    So this is Christmas
    And what have you done
    Another year over
    And a new one just begun
    Ans so this is Christmas
    I hope you have fun
    The near and the dear one
    The old and the young

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  181. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    O Holy NIght is my favorite. I love to hear White Christmas though.
    These packaging ideas are a great help. Thanks.

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  182. SuzanneDecember 14, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Great packaging ideas, just in time too. I love John Lennon's Happy Christmas and also Handel's Messiah.. truth be told, I'm not much for Xmas music but that one gets me every single time.

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  183. LeeshyDecember 14, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I'm totally late, but the peace on earth piece that you made is stunning.
    I am actually on the ball this year ahead of schedule, so I am wrapping my gifts using the TJs bags this year with their tags cut out with yarn. I love it. Simple, green, and fun. Thanks again for the inspo!

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  184. BeckyDecember 14, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    My husband was in the Navy for 26 years and only had to spend one Christmas away from home, though many years he would arrive on the 23rd, so my favorite song has been "I'll be Home for Christmas"

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  185. BobbiDecember 14, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Great wrapping very cute.
    My favorite song is Coming Home By Sugarland
    F.U.N.
    Bobbi

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  186. ImmiDecember 14, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    My favorite song is "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas"! It's so cute and fun, and it has an interesting history.

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  187. AnnetteDecember 14, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Favorite song is CHRISTMAS VACATION from the movie, just can't get it out of my head, course have to watch the movie a million times with our grown grandkids. Love you site and generosity.

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  188. MargieDecember 14, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    My favorite Christmas Carol is "Silent Night," because we have a tradition of not placing Baby Jesus in the Nativity until after Midnight Mass, and when we do so we sing "Silent Night," followed by "Happy Birthday." It still makes me cry, every year, to welcome the Christ Child into my heart, home, and the world this way!

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  189. mysweetbellaDecember 14, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I love the movie, The Grinch and the song by Faith Hill called Where are you Christmas. It always brings a tear to my eye.

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  190. BetsyDecember 14, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Straight No Chaser's "Twelve Days of Christmas"--a classic that they've made not so classic. Love the story behind it!

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  191. Schoolgirl502December 14, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I am loving all the songs on the A Very She & Him Christmas album this year especially like their rendition of Baby, It's Cold Outside. Winter Song by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson is hauntingly good. Pandora radio has Christmas stations so I have been listening a lot to the Rat Pack belting out classic songs -- very retro! Last night's Glee had some good Christmas songs -- have to get to iTunes to check those out again.I really enjoy Christmas music between Thanksgiving and Christmas and then I need a break -- probably because Macy's (and others) start playing it right after Halloween.
    Merry Christmas All!

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  192. FroggietalksDecember 14, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I have lots of favourite Christmas songs... we have over 70 CDs and tapes of Christmas music. I would say that "The Christmas Song" by Russ Taff, "I wish it could be Christmas everyday" by All Star United, and "Only Love" by Prism are in my top 10... but I LOVE Christmas music, so just about all of it is great to me.

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  193. rushDecember 14, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    thank you for planting that song in my brain!!! you will burn for this one!!! i am so glad i don't listen to the radio!!! we don't celebrate christmas anyway. lol

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  194. Jenna K.December 14, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Of course I do- Hark the Herald Angels sing!!!

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  195. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    O Holy Night is one of my very favorites.

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  196. Andra HeplerDecember 14, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Angels we have heard on high. Love that font. Thanks for sharing.
    Smiles, Andra

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  197. SueDecember 14, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Of the traditional Christmas carols, my favorite has always been O Holy Night. From the modern era, Christmas In Dixie...because I live in Dixie!

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  198. paperkicksDecember 14, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    I have several favorites. I'm like you--the overplay of some of my favorites has made me a little tired of several goodies. My favorite this year is O Holy Night.

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  199. BrandyDecember 14, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Wow all of the wrapping paper ideas are so pretty! Whoever receives these packages are so lucky! My favorite Christmas song would be Holly Jolly Christmas by Burl Ives.

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  200. krcmasterpieceDecember 14, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    I love Jingle Bell Rock!! Love your Christmas tag/wrapping ideas.

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