tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post316506627399970699..comments2024-03-28T18:50:23.094-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: Wrap it up!Far Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-22375390180170781432009-12-19T07:36:03.512-06:002009-12-19T07:36:03.512-06:00I have always thought wrapping was just too time c...I have always thought wrapping was just too time consuming and the very last thing I did and I hated it. This year, as gifts were bought they were wrapped and I am done already! For the family I did baked goods and they get to pick out colors for their towels I am weaving and so no wrapping there Yea!lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998455958377639450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-29926466181075884872009-12-18T23:43:59.513-06:002009-12-18T23:43:59.513-06:00One year I had a beautiful wrap that had colorful ...One year I had a beautiful wrap that had colorful frogs all over it. It was my favorite for every thing... birthdays, anniversaries, christmas, etc.<br /><br />Who doesn't want frogs jumping and croaking on every festive occasion?Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-66721614037230718912009-12-18T22:10:18.803-06:002009-12-18T22:10:18.803-06:00Connie......I have two words for you. But you prob...Connie......I have two words for you. But you probably won't like them. But, that is another blog post for you then. <br /><br />GIFT BAGS.<br /><br />I love gift bags, we can reuse them over and over, they are easy to wrap with, and almost anything fits in them. <br /><br />I think I even saw some exactly like the pattern you described wanting.<br /><br />Funny post. Loved the grousing.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-27006589697827429952009-12-18T20:32:37.697-06:002009-12-18T20:32:37.697-06:00Fun read. I think i do experience that same hiccup...Fun read. I think i do experience that same hiccup as you in the gift dept before.. glad you did finally find the gift wrapping papers to go with those gifts. <br /><br />~Silver<br />ReflectionsSilverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15559987944096301573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-22950551958611666192009-12-18T19:51:19.118-06:002009-12-18T19:51:19.118-06:00I love the idea of a lighted glass block....I migh...I love the idea of a lighted glass block....I might steal the idea and do some along my sidewalk leading to the house.....or maybe not, ithey might make it easier to find us:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-54349829921824068632009-12-18T18:24:01.218-06:002009-12-18T18:24:01.218-06:00You are way ahead of me! I use newspaper and colo...You are way ahead of me! I use newspaper and colorful ribbons. Recycles and doesn't look too bad.<br /><br />I have rolls of paper but, like you, I wonder where they get these designs.<br /><br />My sister uses brown paper and hand made decorations.<br /><br />Now you are to the point you can enjoy the holiday. Merry Christmas!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-11847983084364075042009-12-18T18:02:56.833-06:002009-12-18T18:02:56.833-06:00I still have a big box of paper in the basement, b...I still have a big box of paper in the basement, but I'm also trying to make some reusable fabric bags from Christmas prints I bought on sale last year. Will post about them one of these days, probably.Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-28574474336442488862009-12-18T16:42:47.818-06:002009-12-18T16:42:47.818-06:00I could read your blog every cay and never be bore...I could read your blog every cay and never be bored. it always makes me smile or laugh,and I always need a good boost by the tiem I get to read my blog sites.We bought more together this year as I am not able to get out as much. Good wrapping paper is hard to find. Its like cheap toilet paper, all you have to do is touch and it rips so good paper costs almost as much as the gift. Oh Well,good thing Christmas only comes once a year. lillylillyhttp://www.evieann.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-4715738690078443592009-12-18T15:43:52.454-06:002009-12-18T15:43:52.454-06:00I also used to wrap things in the Sunday funnies, ...I also used to wrap things in the Sunday funnies, which I would save up a few months before Christmas. I liked the look of it, but I have never been much for style. I also love these ornaments, especially the glass present. Just gorgeous!DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-39315257955315699972009-12-18T14:16:34.104-06:002009-12-18T14:16:34.104-06:00You have made me laugh out loud. I love the way y...You have made me laugh out loud. I love the way you tell things. How do you manage to take something so ordinary and turn it into an amusing story? It is your special talent. Amazing! <br /><br />I hate wrapping gifts. It is a nightmare. Thank goodness I didn't have to do it this year. I can't imagine what Paige wants with a bullhorn, but I have to admit it is a very unique gift.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858158707328118375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-2499409408513665792009-12-18T14:09:20.228-06:002009-12-18T14:09:20.228-06:00Glad you found just the right paper and bows. Gre...Glad you found just the right paper and bows. Great post.<br />PatsyPatsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862394699499538591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-28649148141940494072009-12-18T14:04:18.955-06:002009-12-18T14:04:18.955-06:00You are always so brutally honest - it's refre...You are always so brutally honest - it's refreshing!<br /><br />Kisses for Chance,<br />Emma RoseEmma Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16687752178033531295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-54494645538261508142009-12-18T12:51:53.115-06:002009-12-18T12:51:53.115-06:00Yep, it is getting to you too. I too find the cho...Yep, it is getting to you too. I too find the choices of paper stupid. Would they quit with the pink and lime green and gold. I lived that era and I don't want to revisit it. Your dog ornament at the top is just beautiful. I didn't get to comment on it earlier. Hang in there, we are now putting things to do on paper. It looks like a snowstorm is coming to stop our visitors from getting here from Chicago anyway.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-79274267378381188832009-12-18T12:48:35.816-06:002009-12-18T12:48:35.816-06:00Half the present is the wrapping or is it like a m...Half the present is the wrapping or is it like a meal, my mother, and I agree with her, always said that presentation was ninety percent of it. So I agree with the paper issue. And I am glad to hear that you are doing presents. Not a fan of money, not that I wouldn't take it home if that is what I got, but some how it just feels like people pass the same bill around the room. Or everybody toss some gift cards in the candy dish take which ones you like the best. So I understand your girls but I can sympathize with how easy they can work on a dad, I think my daughters' eye sockets actually tilt into poor puppy angle when looking at their father. But all in all, yay for presents, yay for carefully chosen wrapping paper, yeah for husband that go shopping too, yay yay yay. Happy Bullhorn Hunting!Lannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16018584509455303394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-83895408236277656392009-12-18T12:42:24.200-06:002009-12-18T12:42:24.200-06:00Love your ornaments! Your blog is really very fun...Love your ornaments! Your blog is really very fun to visit. I'm never sure what I will find here.<br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/DayPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241862779620972216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-4465731564574031292009-12-18T12:04:44.596-06:002009-12-18T12:04:44.596-06:00This chick' shopping is finished, candy in the...This chick' shopping is finished, candy in the freezer, house decorated to the kilt, but I have not wrapped yet. Wrappin' is just not a turn on for me. I need to jump in and just get~er~done! I don't even mess with tape, a glue gun is fast, one handed and drives everyone opening c-r-a-z-y! Well, if I wrap them I need to have a little fun...right? Heeeheeehe!<br /><br />You have yourself a wonderfully blessed weekend, girlfriend!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-24643085749357000032009-12-18T11:46:09.516-06:002009-12-18T11:46:09.516-06:00You nutty girl. You are so funny. I hate wrapping ...You nutty girl. You are so funny. I hate wrapping gifts too. Love your new header. I am off to finish my shopping this afternoon. I will spend my weekend wrapping these things in between back breaks. Only 1 person left to buy for. I didn't even get a gift for my son or daughter this year. Wanted to but no money.Becca's Dirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245107413671341365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-12740777624815129512009-12-18T11:17:54.977-06:002009-12-18T11:17:54.977-06:00When I lived in the UK I spent many years only usi...When I lived in the UK I spent many years only using newspaper and glossy magazines as wrapping paper. Quirky - but surprisingly stylish.<br /><br />Love the ornaments in your photos.LadyFihttp://ladyfi.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com