Tinsel Snowflake Set from West Elm
Earlier this week I told you about the simple wintery style I’d fallen in love with this holiday season—a mix of woodsy natural textures, crisp whites, shimmery touches and geometric everything.
Today I’ve got some favorite gift wrapping ideas and embellishments for you to create a warm, wintery, sparkly holiday of your very own.
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Free Printable Halloween Gift Wraps by Mini-eco
The longer I blog about gift-giving, the more I find myself immersed in the wonderful world of printable gift wrap. It’s taught me something too—it takes quite the creative person to make something so superbly simple.
I should add, I expect no less for the crafty Kate at Mini-eco. She’s a favorite here. Nevertheless these freebie Halloween wraps are just right to jumpstart your imagination. They’re your backdrop for Halloween gifts gone wild. And the Pac-Man ghost, really who can resist that?
Visit Mini-eco to download the printable versions of these Halloween wraps.
Free Printable Halloween Gift Wraps by Mini-eco
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DIY Printmaking with Rolling Pins by EcoSalon
It may not be a project you often think to do—to print your own gift wrap at home. However, just as wrapping a present is symbolic of your extra effort, that personal touch, getting a little messy MUST mean you really really care.
Or… that you’re simply a big dork when it comes to getting crafty with gift wrap. Join the club. Either way this printed rolling pin wrapping paper is a clever idea and also a fun project to do with the kids.
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Cheeseburger Wrapping Paper by Gift Couture
Remember this cheeseburger gift wrap? We first wrote about it back when it was the glimmer in the eye of a hopeful Kickstarter project. Well you should know it’s now a real thing.
Two buns, a patty, lettuce, tomato, and of course cheese, are sold in a set of 6 high resolution sheets by Gift Couture.
Cheeseburger Wrapping Paper by Gift Couture
Get yours in plenty of time for those game day birthday parties coming up or that cheeseburger themed Christmas tree you’ve always wanted.
Sugar Paper Reversible Gift Wrap – Sunshine Yellow
Our love for versatile gift wrap continues with this reversible collection from LA’s Sugar Paper. (A wonderful little shop if you’ve yet to visit.)
Each sheet of wrap comes with two patterns—one on each side. And aren’t the colors just terrific? What’s your pick—stripes or polkas, subtle or sunshine?
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I’m a big fan of gift wrap that works for any occasion, either gender, any age. A few rolls of versatile wrapping paper will ensure you’re prepared in a pinch and keep your wrap stash tidy.
Kraft paper is the ultimate go-to. You can dress it up or down, make it look rustic and earthy or sleek and modern.
But let’s go beyond the brown and add a few more rolls to the mix. Fig 2.’s gift wrap comes in a variety of patterns and colorways that are instantly festive and easily embellished however you choose. Keep it simple with twine or go wild with ribbon!
Confetti, Pennants, and Party Hats by Fig. 2
Neon Letterpress Gift Tags by Fig. 2
Dots, Chevrons, and Stripes by Fig. 2
Confetti, Pennants, and Party Hats by Fig. 2
Paint Palette Wrapping Paper by Dear Hancock
This painterly wrapping paper from Dear Hancock is inspired by the painting process. Available in warm and cool hues, the blots and dabs look fresh from the paint brush.
Dear Hancock Paper Bow Animation
In addition to creating this lovely paper, the LA based stationer has put together a stop-motion video that shows how to make a colorful bow from the paper. See it here!
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Bold Wrapping Papers, Instagram image by Egg Press
Like bright colors and modern praphics? Then you’ll love these new wrapping papers from Egg Press. The yellow one is calling my name.
Like they say, gift wrap’s not just for wrapping presents anymore. The Egg Press peeps recommend using their wrapping papers to line your shelves, make party hats, use for bookbinding, craft projects, decorative notions, and more—in addition to making the gifts you give look fantastic.
Sold in sets of four or eight patterns—go wild!
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Love Set Tea Towels by Studiopatró
Simple expressions of love around the house are a surefire way to bump up the cheer-factor in a home. However it’s not always easy to find gifts that assert sweet somethings and are also well-suited to today’s modern newlyweds and classy couples.
But I’ve found one for you, and it’s exquisite. I was fortunate to catch a sneak peek of Studiopatró’s new Love set of linen tea towels at a local event a couple weeks ago. I’d admired their textiles from afar so it was a treat to see and touch the linens in person. And for the record Studiopatró creator, Christina, is just as chic and lovely as the the line itself.
So, the Love Set! This set of hand-printed towels was just added to their shop today. It’s the kind of gift you’ll find yourself buying three of—one for you, one for a lucky couple, and one for all the other fun things you can do with them. I’ll s’plain…
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Remember that awesome illustrated wrapping paper magazine we told you about a couple weeks ago? Wrap, Issue 4 is out!
The theme for the issue is, “the great continent of North America” with prints by illustrators from Toronto to Texas and NYC to LA. It includes great interviews and more articles than ever, plus they just announced a new subscription service to receive all three issues for this year (with June and October yet to come!).
Catch a glimpse of the latest issue in the video below, and see how to wrap with pages from Wrap!
Good morning from sunny San Francisco! We’ve been here just over a week, soaking it all in and meeting so many wonderful people. (Are you here? Let’s do coffee!)
A couple days ago I had the pleasure of meeting an awesome group of creative, artistic gals. Katy was one of them. She’s an illustrator and co-founder of Daughter Earth, with her sister Laura. Visit their blog, shop their store, send virtual hugs.
Katy introduced me to something jaw-droppingly wonderful, gift-givers. I’ve been so excited to share.
Wrap is a design magazine with a double purpose. It features the work of talented illustrators from around the world and once you’ve read the interviews with each artist, the large format pages can be put to use as wrapping paper. Wrapping paper!
Run by Chris and Polly in London, Wrap can be found in select news stands and museum gift shops worldwide. Issue Four will be available in their online shop next Tuesday. Catch a sneak peek of the next issue on the presses!
Once I get my hands on a copy one question remains: Wrap with them? Or frame them? Oh man!
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While my dream home will always include a healthy gift wrap stash, if I had to stock it with just one wrap, it would most definitely be this one.
Created by Italian designers Fabio Milito and Francesca Guidotti, Wordless Wrap is a whimsical word search wrapping paper that has you covered for every occasion. The pair dreamt up the idea shortly after Christmas when they found themselves wrapping a birthday gift, with only holiday wrap on hand.
They were quite thorough, and quite clever, with their creation too. The underside of the wrap (the inside) includes the word search solutions so you can easily spot the 20 different greetings and occasions on the wrap. There’s everything from “Happy Birthday” to “I Miss You” to “It is not a tie”. (ha!)
The wrap ships from Italy and is sold in sheets. Stock up now so you’re prepared for every celebration the year brings!
