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Frugal Gift Tags by Nikki Willhite Here is another label idea. I got this idea from my mother-in-law. She was a war bride from Germany, and she is frugal.  She lived through the hard times of WWII and knows what it is like to go hungry, do without, and make do. She has a unique way of making gift labels. Have you noticed how pretty the designs are on boxes of Kleenex and other brands of tissue? There are some beautiful floral pictures. The cardboard is too heavy for decoupage, but it is just right for labels. Pull the boxes apart, and then cut out square or rectangular pieces. You can cut them with plain or decorative scissors. Fold them in half, and then write on the inside. They make a very decorative gift label. My mother-in-law sends me things like handmade knitted slippers. She will punch a hole in the top of the label, and then run yarn through the hole, and also through the slippers so that they stay together. To add to the presentation, she usually attaches a little crocheted animal, with a few embellishments. Next time you buy a really pretty tissue box, think about pulling it apart and making gift tags that you can use all year.  About the Author: Nikki Willhite, mother of 3 and an interior design graduate, has been writing and publishing articles on the topic of frugal living for over a decade. Visit her at www.frugalhappyfamilies.com - where you will find hundreds of frugal living tips and articles. Frugal Happy Families- more than just money!  Article first published at www.allthingsfrugal.com

 

 

 

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