Gifting books and upcycling

I love sweet and simple crafts. I saw the bookmark idea on Pinterest and knew it would be perfect to use up a few more cards.

The beads came from a broken bracelet so I had everything on hand to whip these up.

DD1 is a ferocious reader. I picked up the set of books above in the poundshop earlier in the year. It's not often DD1 gets brand new books so it felt nice to get them for her. 

I've tucked one of the  bookmarks in each one.

And while they were out of the gift cupboard I got them nicely wrapped ready for the big day. 

I'm determined not to leave all the wrapping to the last minute this year. I will be trying to do it as I go along. (She says!)

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