One year we stamped leaves with silver and gold ink on brown paper, it was very elegant and we had a lot of fun. Another year we used white paper and splattered paint on it, we even used newspaper and added a watercolor wash.
All these ideas were easy and fun. I have been researching ideas for this year and come across lots of good ideas. So over the next 3 weeks I will share with you some of the cool ideas I have found so you can create your own DIY gift wrap.
This is one of my favorites, the color is amazing. I have an old road atlas, I may be doing this on some of our packages this year.
I love the idea of putting pictures of the recipient on the packages. You could use brown paper or even newspaper and add black and white photos.
Anytime I can use paint chips I'm in. I love how simple this is, yet it makes a unique package.
Check back next week for three more inspiring ideas.
What's your favorite way to package your gifts for the holiday?
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I had seen the maps before, but the pictures on the packages are great!
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I actually wrapped some Christmas packages yesterday.
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How fun! Putting photos on gifts for a large family gathering is such a great idea!!! ~Val
ReplyDeleteLove the maps and the paint chips!! There is something about brown packaging with a simple embellishment....always looks so classy to me.
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Love the idea of putting pictures on the boxes.
ReplyDeleteI make origami boxes and use it for small items. This year I bought templates to make some pillowcase boxes and will be embellishing them with beads and buttons!
Thanks for the ideas! I've already purchased the brown craft paper and ribbon, but I love the idea of the photos and may just have to incorporte that into the packaging! Next year, I think my son and I will have a fun project of creating our holiday wrapping paper!
ReplyDeleteWow, these are beautiful! I can't tell you which one is my favorite;)
ReplyDeleteLove!! Such great ideas. I love gift wrap that is unique.
ReplyDeleteThese are three great ideas, the paint chips could be reused as a garland, or have a message on them, or plain- it all looks good and personalized.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I love all the ideas!! The photo one would be a lot of fun, and the map one is absolutely fabulous. :) The ones you and your daughter have made sound fantastic, too! All of it is very unique, love it. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful! This is so creative!
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Oh, yes, really inspiring! I love what I recently saw - wrapping a gift in a gift, it looks crazy!
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