Fancy Filler

I keep a bag taped to my cutting table for fabric scraps. The next time I wrap a package, I put the fabric scraps instead of tissue paper in the gift box. It looks great, and it's a hit with recipients!

-Marlene Stern

Richardson, Texas

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