Rustic, Wintery Wrapping Inspiration by Sunday Suppers

Photo by Karen Mordechai of Sunday Suppers

Before we sign off and settle in with our families for some holiday fun, I wanted to share a few last bits of inspiration for this festive season that are making me smile, right this very minute.

There’s been a lot of love for the simplicity of kraft paper around here these last few months and these lovely rustic packages by Sunday Suppers epitomize every ounce of it. A simple mix of paper, pine, and twine. Don’t they make you want to run outside and gather some wintery bits to bring indoors? So cozy.

Photo by Karen Mordechai of Sunday Suppers

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How to Wrap A Present – The 18 Best Gift Wrapping Videos

Time to wrap! Whether you’re looking for inspiration or how-to help, we’ve gathered up the best videos to help embellish or upgrade your gift-wrapping skills.

The first few cover the basics of wrapping a box. You’ll also learn creative ways to reuse materials already around your house and crafty DIYs with pom poms and potatoes.

For veteran wrappers, learn clever fixes for when your paper is too short, how to wrap a cookie tin and make it look beautiful, a dramatic way to wrap a wine bottle, and how to make glossy confetti-filled gift wrap.

These first two are simply to get you in the mood. They made me smile. I hope they do the same for you!

Holiday video by Amsterdam media company, Suikerdepôt

From the ever-festive folks at Kate Spade.

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Gift Wrap Video Tutorials from The Container Store

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Martha’s Gift Wrap Challenge—Cast Your Votes!

Vintage Portraits Wrap by Something’s Hiding in Here

As if it were possible to pick! Well okay, we’ll try.

All this week over at the Crafts Department on Martha Stewart, some of our most favorite crafty bloggers have been sharing creative and inexpensive wrapping ideas as part of a Gift Wrap Challenge.

The ideas are bursting with inspiration, and now the trick, to choose the most inspiring! Will it be color copies turned gift wrap? Sleek and stylish stitching? Homemade bows with confetti inside? Or whimsical glittered gift tags?

Pictured are each of the submissions with links to their tutorials so you can give them a go. Wrapper friends, these bloggers are true stars and their sites are wonderful corners of the internet. So go get lost, but don’t forget to vote!

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Adorned Glitter Clothespin Gift Toppers by Creature Comforts

Confetti Bow Ribbion and Pom Pom Topper by Hello Sandwich

Stitched Wrap and Printable Pull Tag by Shimtokk

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Falalala with Gift Wrap From Mr. Boddington’s

Wrapping Paper by Mr. Boddington’s Studio

If you haven’t started yet, it’s time to get wrapping!

Of all the paper in all the land Mr. Boddington’s has my heart this Christmas. Extra points for the chevron pattern? Well of course! What can I say, I love a happy zig-zag.

Their wrapping paper is sold by the sheet in mix and match sets of 5 or 10. That’s right you pick the ones you like most! My five pack would look something like this: 3 Red Chevrons, 1 Rudolph at The Disco, and 1 Big Johns Christmas Trees.

If Hanukkah is your holiday of choice this December, Mr. Boddington’s also makes an adorable hand-drawn paper for you too featuring matzos, Menorahs, and more!

And let’s not forget, a proper present needs a proper tag. More chevrons!

Gift Tags by Mr. Boddington’s Studio

Orders should be placed with Mr. Boddingtons by Dec. 20 to get them in time. Happy wrapping!

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For Kicks

Cheeseburger Wrapping Paper

Do you choose a wrapping theme for the gifts under your tree?

What’ll it be this year? Traditional hues and symbols, like holly or ho ho hos? Something shiny? A monochromatic palette? Perhaps something wild like Summer's theme this year—kraft paper and neon!

Here’s a new one for you—cheeseburger. With all the fixings. Oh yes.

Okay, okay before you get too carried away dreaming about a mountain of paper patties and sesame seed buns under your tree this year, this all-American wrap isn’t available just yet.

Designed by Sarah Fay & Justin Colt of NY, this cheeseburger paper is the first creation in a new gift wrap line called Gift Couture. The project is currently being funded on Kickstarter and they’re less than $300 from their goal to get this tasty looking paper into production and in stores by February.

In addition to being an instant smile maker, this paper has another inherent feature your recipient will love—six gifts!

(h/t Josh Spear)

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12 Pretty Packages to Inspire Your Holiday Gift-Wrapping!

Pretty packages galore! Tied up with everything from string to bows, pompoms to lace, and even recycled produce bags, these clever gift wrapping ideas are sure to get your creative juices flowing. Happy gift giving!

12 Pretty Packages to Inspire Your Holiday Gift-Wrapping!

1. Braided Yarn and Felt Leaves from Danielle Thompson

2. Colorful Packaging and DIY Embellishments from Oh, Hello Friend

3. Miu Miu-Inspired Glitter and Velvet Gift Wrap from Ambrosia Creative

4. Re-purposed Produce Packaging as Ribbon from Tokketok

12 Pretty Packages to Inspire Your Holiday Gift-Wrapping!

5. Calligraphy-Inspired News Years Gifts from Shim Tokk

6. Paper Snowflake Gift Wrap from How About Orange

7. Hand-Drawn Gift Wrap from Mini-Eco

8. Creative Hardware Store Embellishments from Lowes Creative

12 Pretty Packages to Inspire Your Holiday Gift-Wrapping!

9. Feather and String Packaging from In Haus Press (h/t Oh, Hello Friend)

10. Pompoms and Jingle Bells Gift Wrap from Danielle Thompson

11. Beautiful Color Combo Ideas from The Purl Bee

12. Re-purposed Trader Joe’s Grocery Bags from A Creative Mint

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Free Holiday Gift Tag Printables from Sass&Peril!

Free Printable Gift Tags from Sass&Peril, photo by Shannon Kennedy

Sass&Peril is a screenprint shop run by awesomesauce designer Shannon Kennedy. I’ve been a big fan of her charming, graphic style for a long time and was pleased as punch to find out that she’s offering FREE gift tag printables for the holidays! There are 9 downloadable designs in all, so head over to her blog to check ‘em out. (My favorite of the bunch? The “Warning: absolutely NO peeking, shaking, sniffing” tag!)

Download Holiday Gift Tag Printables from Sass&Peril

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Tasteful Type: Make Your Own Typographic Gift Wrap!

DIY Typographic Gift Wrap, Photo by Chris Gardner

Hey, remember that awesome alphabet wrap? If you loved those letters but want something a little more custom ‘n’ crafty, we’ve got the perfect DIY gift wrap for you!

DIY Typographic Gift Wrap, Photo by Chris Gardner

Our buddy Chris from ManMade created this clever typographic gift wrap using craft paper and an old book. If you’re hesitant to start hacking up tomes however, you could try magazines or newspapers for the same print effect. For a more colorful spin, I love the idea of using Chris’ downloadable alphabet templates with bright neon card stock or patterned scrapbook paper! Whatever you decide, gather up your dutiful brown craft paper and grab your trusty Xacto. Then head on over to ManMade for the full tutorial and free typeface downloads (there are 4 to choose from). Happy crafting!

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Gift Wrapping Ideas From Everyday Materials

Hi all! I’m Charissa from The Gifted Blog, and I love that wrapping gifts is an everyday way to be creative. Today I’m delighted to share 5 ideas for using everyday objects to wrap beautiful gifts. Can you guess what the everyday object is in each photo?

First up (above), a ruffly gift topper sewn from the hem of a tank top. Did you guess it?

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Wag More, Bark Less: Great Gifts for Dogs and their People

His n Hers by Dogtown Artwork

His n Hers from Dogtown Artwork

Let’s face it, most of us with dogs tend to go a little overboard. I know people who throw their dog a birthday party every year. With actual cake and presents. But when you have a pet, they become a member of the family – loved equally, and sometimes, dare I say, more? Here is a gift collection that celebrates both the dog AND the dog lover!

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Gift Wrap for World Travelers

Bon Voyage Wrapping Paper

They’re off to see the world!

As their dear friend, you’re encouraging, excited for them, and can’t wait to see their photos riding the gondolas in Venice and up high at the ruins of Machu Picchu.

You’ve also picked out the perfect gift to send them on their way—a stylish Dopp Kit for her, TSA approved fine toiletry essentials for him, the ultimate travel wish book The, with a capital T, Travel Book by Lonely Planet, and the map of my dreams that never has to be folded, this Crumpled City Map.

Perhaps you even made them their very own leather passport holder. You’re such a good friend.

Now it’s time to wrap it up, and I’ve got the perfect wrapping paper for you. From their archives of vintage ephemera, these wraps from Cavallini & Co. in San Francisco are printed on Italian acid free paper and pretty enough to hang on the wall.

So now the hard part, deciding do you wrap with it or frame it? At only 3.95 a sheet, you can do both!

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Cavallini New York House Number & Transit Guide Wrapping Paper

Cavallini Italian Postcards Wrapping Paper

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Letter Love: Alphabet Wrap by Nineteen Seventy Three

If descenders delight you and serifs excite you, then hang on to your baseline, this gift wrap is to die for!

From 1973, a paper line by James and Emma Emmerson in the UK, the Alphabet line consists of the 6 designs you see here, including a Happy Birthday paper and a lovey one Robert Indiana would approve of.

For the love of ligatures, aren’t they wonderful?!

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