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Katie Hacker's final workshop lesson is about tips for packaging handmade jewelry gifts.



Tips for Packaging Beaded Gifts
Designed by Katie Hacker

 

There's no better way to share your love of beading than giving the gift of jewelry that you've made! Here are a few ideas for making the presentation as special as the gift itself.

Present your earrings on a pretty, handmade card: Make a card that coordinates with the colors of the earrings. Use a beading awl or small hole-punch to make two small holes on the front of the card. Slip the ear wires into the holes. Be sure to use a padded envelope!

For an easy, elegant presentation: Use WildFire beading thread to stitch an eye-catching collection of Bead Gallery beads onto a pretty ribbon bracelet. Wrap the bracelet around a gift box and fasten the clasp.

Add a little sparkle to any gift: Use a heat-setting tool to attach Swarovski Elements Hotfix flatbacks quickly and easily to ribbon, artificial flowers or other fabric embellishments.



For more finishing touches, check out Earrings 101
(Hot Off The Press 2012) available at your favorite
bead shop, craft store or KatieHacker.com.

Katie Hacker

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