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Oh No! I need a hostess gift!

I thought you'd like a quick idea for the traditional gifted bottle of champagne or cider. This is a nice change from the festive printed gift bag. A "no sew" project, allowing all the items used to be repurposed.


Wine/Cider
Bags





Take a tea towel (of your choice). Fold it in thirds with the wrong side out.


Bind the end with cording, narrow ribbon, or a rubber band.
Get the cord as close to one end as possible without it slipping off. I wrap the cording a couple of times to secure it. Make a small bow with the loose ends.



Invert the towel. Set your bottle inside the pouch. Stand the covered bottle up and secure it with a bow or band. Embellish it with an ornament, antique broach, french lace doily, etc., preferably in items that would appeal to the hostess. The top of the towel can be left up or rolled down to form a collar.







May you be surrounded by those you love this New Years Eve!
Happy 2009!


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Victoria - Florence and Mary said…
Happy New Year!

Thank you for your visit to my blog, I hope to see you there again.

Fantastic idea for a hostess gift.

Victoria xx
January 1, 2009 at 3:03 AM
Bargain Decorating with Laurie said…
What a smart idea. I love that the hostess gets several gifts in one. Happy New Year! laurie
January 1, 2009 at 6:58 AM
The Vintage Kitten said…
I love this idea, they look fab! Happy New Year X
January 1, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Kim said…
HAPPY NEW YEAR...
LOVE this idea..
So glad to have found you this last year..
May 2009 bring me tons of cool things that you make...
Have a Great day..
Thank you for all that you have done..
~Kim
January 1, 2009 at 12:53 PM
nikkicrumpet said…
OH MY GOSH...how clever is that!! I love it...and it's so much nicer than just bringing the wine!
January 1, 2009 at 5:22 PM
Kristina P. said…
I guess I'm going to have for a towncar AND a Lexus next year. Thanks so much for the idea!

I love your blog and all your creative ideas! I will definitely return. Thanks for stopping by mine!
January 1, 2009 at 6:16 PM
Judy said…
What a wonderful idea. Next time I give a bottle of wine for a gift I'm going to try it.

Anna says thank you and she is on her way over for salmon and catnip.
January 1, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Sweetie said…
This is my first visit to your blog and it's been great. What a wonderful idea for wrapping wine and it would work well with other gifts also.
Sweetie
January 1, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Lori said…
great idea!!!

Happy New Year Sara!!!
January 2, 2009 at 8:40 AM
Linda Summerfield said…
Hope you and your family have a happy and healthy New Year!
I would love to receive a hostess gift that lovely!
Your Pal,
Linda
January 2, 2009 at 8:45 AM
ShabbyInTheCity said…
Way to hide the bubbly LOL! Very pretty :)
Thank you for the compliment and it has been nice meeting you too :)
Your banner is just gorgeous.
January 2, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Kristens Creations said…
What a great idea!! Thanks for stopping by. Looking forward to getting to know all of you better in the new year too! kristen
January 2, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Melissa Miller said…
Happy New Year Sara!

What a beautiful and thoughtful Hostess gift.
I really like the deer hanging on it.

Yes, They do make Keurig K-cups in de-caf varieties.
It came with our maker and they are really good too.
If you decide on one I'm sure you will enjoy it.

~Warmly, Melissa ;)
January 2, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Anonymous said…
Sara, you are a creative idea machine! I loved this post!
January 2, 2009 at 3:10 PM
FRENCH LAUNDRY said…
Thank you for visiting me. Your blog is lovely and I'm so glad to have found you. The hostess gift idea was darling!

Best to you in 2009,
Judy
January 2, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Marilyn said…
What a beautiful idea, Sara... Thanks for sharing it!
I'm so glad you stopped by my blog so that I could find yours...it's really lovely!
Happy New Year to you!
Marilyn:)
January 3, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Rue said…
Hi Sara :)

That's a wonderful idea all year round!

You lived in Glendale?? I was born and raised in Arcadia!! Small world, huh? :)

Happy New Year sweet friend!!

hugs,
rue
January 4, 2009 at 8:08 AM
Charlotte said…
Happy New Year to you also!! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog to see Miss Sophie's calendar...I hope you enjoyed it...
January 4, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Gone said…
Very nice idea, Sara! Pretty, too!

Thanks for visiting today...and I'm glad you enjoyed our B&B!!!
January 4, 2009 at 7:23 PM
tam said…
Happy New Year Sara! Come on over to my blog I have something there for you!
~Smiles~Tam!
January 4, 2009 at 9:50 PM
tam said…
Ooops-I mean come over to http://yakiddyyakyak.blogspot.com sorry-LoL!
January 4, 2009 at 10:04 PM
The Polka Dot Pixie said…
What wonderful ideas and what a lovely blog! (((hugs))) and happy new year!!!
January 5, 2009 at 6:12 AM
Sharon said…
Happy 2009 and thanks for thw darling idea that could be used the year around.
January 5, 2009 at 10:53 AM
The Golf Widow said…
Happy New Year to you too!
January 6, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Sharon said…
Sara..........I love the look of your blog and your name on it...........very classy.....I am having a give a way so please come over and sign up when you have the time............Sharon K
January 6, 2009 at 12:18 PM
LiLi M. said…
Am I still in time to wish you a happy and healthy New Year?
This idea is great and suitable for a whole year! Thanks for sharing!
January 8, 2009 at 1:16 AM
Debbies-English-Treasures said…
Thanks Sara,
for such a lovely comment!
"That idea" its great!
Thanks for sharing with us all!
I would never think of doing it...
Love,
Debbie Moss
January 9, 2009 at 5:20 AM
Anonymous said…
What is happening in your creative brain right now? I miss your posts!
January 9, 2009 at 1:32 PM
Four Paws and Co said…
Wonderful idea! ♥ Diane
January 16, 2009 at 9:53 AM
Rosa said…
Oh, that's good. I'll have to remember that. I'm always behind the 8 ball!
January 21, 2009 at 5:36 PM
La Table De Nana said…
Beautiful idea! I just saw tea twoles covering cardborad in teh shape of flat wine bottles offered this way..:) Yours is even better.
I love wrapping gifts with tea towels.. 2 gifts in one:) And creative!
March 7, 2009 at 7:10 AM
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