5 cool gift wrapping ideas
Photo, Cyd Converse.
DIY gift wrap ideas
Cozy idea
Emily and Sarah over at Boxwood Clippings have come up with a great way to make use of old wooly sweaters. What a novel and eco-friendly idea for a cozy Christmas wrap!
Get the instructions: Boxwood Clippings.
Pop of colour
You'll never guess what this bright bow is made of! Two words: duct tape. In her blog, The Sweetest Occasion, Cyd shows us how tho create a chic bow with just a few household items.
Get the instructions: The Sweetest Occasion.
Stamp it
Making your own wrapping paper with Christmas trees is so easy to do — all you need is a rubber stamp, a sharp knife and an ink pad. Babs at Patchwork Cactus used black ink, but you can experiment with red and green ink too for a super festive motif.
Get the instructions: Patchwork Cactus.
Spruce it up
To create this pretty handmade gift wrap, start with plain kraft paper or bags, then decorate with festive tags and ribbon. Creative add-ons (like cedar sprigs or pine cones) provide the perfect finishing touch.
Tip: Get the step-by-step tutorial on how to tie the perfect bow.
Ribbon, $25/23 metres, stamp, from $25, tags, $6/20, Penny Paper Co.
Sweet tooth
This cheery gift topper resembling candy canes looks good enough to eat! Substitute with whatever colour and patterns of straw you have available — a white topper on any style of Christmas wrap will look lovely.
Get the instructions: Paper Mash.
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