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Show Page 10 - The -- Times-Independe- Gfi Guide 2000 Christmas nt Spice Up the Holidays with Personal Touches on Your Gifts earth dtudlo 31 north main 259.6445 open daily 10-- 6 Creative Gift Wrapping Adds Personality to Presents boxes every holiday? Make this Tired of the same boring d gift givers holiday season different and special. Even p that personalizes presents and can create unique and creative adds a special touch to eny package. Try these simple and easy tips to make your gifts stand out even before theyre opened: Wrap a package in fabric. Use iridescent colors to add sparkle. Textures such as velvets and fleece create a warm inviting gift. Patterned fabrics like plaids, paisleys and prints liven up any package. Give a basket filled with homemade gifts. Take a large basket and add cookies, handmade ornaments, stationary, beaded jewelry and picture frames. Wrap the basket with a blanket or throw, which becomes another gift. Add charm to an already wrapped present. Add metallic tassels, chenille trims, beads, candy canes, crayons, ornaments and wired ribbon to tie it all together. Make your own gift wrap by using rubberstamps to turn plain painto a festive pattern. Personalize the gifts for each recipient or give per clues about what theyll find inside. Create a special box for your gift by decorating a paper mache box. Paint it, stencil it, use rubberstamps, decoupage with magazine photos, attach eads, stars, stickers or anything else you can imagine. The box becomes a second gift. p To learn more simple and unique ideas, visit your local fabrics and crafts store and get into the holiday spirit. gift-wrapp- furable-fingere- gift-wra- together we can make it a Merry Christmas for everyone pom-pom- YOU... WE... food items to Earth Studio discount on all items you purchase and we will contribute your food donation to the Grand County Food Bank Valid through December 23, 2000. bring in any give you a 25 made in Moab Gifts for everyone . sterling silver jewelry, handmade Christmas soaps, metal art, pottery, stocking stuffere, gift baskets "wrapped and ready to give," whimsical Kokopelli skiers & snowboarders s, gift-wra- Holiday Decorating Continued color family you carry through with texture and fabric. Everything interesting, no one color or direction is right or wrong. As consumers are looking to see whats hot in the marketplace this year, Liss and her peers have already looked beyond to design what will be on the cutting edge in the year 2001. Shabby chic, flea market and junk styles will become even more popular in home and holiday decor. Serene and tranquil, monochromatic looks will enhance a cultural, spiritual focus. Global awareness and the honoring of cultures, customs and handicrafts will continue to develop as people enjoy memories of travels and dream of foreign destinations. Essentially we are in the business of reinventing the traditional icons of Christmas and putting a new spin on them within the context of new trends through color, material textures and styles. Angels, teddy bears, toy imagery, snowmen and Santas will never go away. These elements simply change in how we interpret them into new designs, Liss ad, mitted, adding, New designs, whether they are created by Midwest of Cannon Falls designers or are your own personal statements, continually change and grow as they tie the season together with nosenytime nermol kviineM Kyrr talgic memories and fresh new thoughts. for Ihi entire menth As people discover the soul of Christmas decorating, they begin to create multiple vignettes of holiday decor throughout the house, blending and coordinating within individual room environments. It is not unusual for homes to have multiple trees, one in the family room, perhaps one in the dining room or childrens play area. In this way opportunities for celebrating with traditional icons, family treasures, childrens themes as well as fashion themes based on color increase. Whats hot? Decorating trends for 2000 and 2001 show us there are no set rules. Todays decor speaks from the heart and passions of the person who isnt afraid to be bold and make their own statement. As Liss states, lb experience life fully, you must color outside of the lines. To learn more about Midwest of Cannon Falls product line or to find a retailer near you, visit www.midwestofcannonfalls.com. is DE6EMSER 1. TOM TILL GALLERY 61 N. Main. Tom Till 259-980- 8 Nature Photography 2. RED ROCK BAKERY 74 S. Main. 259-594- 4. MUSIC OF MOAB McStlfTl Plaza 8, 5 River Song Anthology Cover Am Serena Supplee TR Ritchie & Cosy Sheridan 259-440- play at 7:30 pm. 1 Retrospective Show of The Artists of 2000 3. SOUL FOOD 5 McStlffl Plaza 5. Nik Hougen Watercolors "Johnsons Up On Top 5. OVERLOOK GALLERY 1 83 E. Center, 5th Annual Holiday Small Work a Croup Show 259-364- - 259-539- 6. DAN OLAURIE MUSEUM 118 E. Center. 259-798- 5 Grand County High School Student An work |