Gift Wrapping Ideas
Hello everyone! I’ve been out and about today and enjoyed it so much! It felt good to get my errands done but above all, to connect with a very good friend of mine and to go shopping together in her store! Fun! I found some great Danish clothes and a pretty dress that I will wear to Berlin on Friday. It’s always so nice to be with a sweet girlfriend – so energizing!
I came home home with sweaters, shirts, knee socks, leggings and a dress – and that post-shopping guilt, “Oh dear, I exceeded my shopping budget for like five years!”. But they I realized that I did need the clothing but that I also supported two shop owners today who have sweet stores that they love and manage with such care – that really means something to me more and more. It’s also a great way to ease the guilt (wink). As I was wrapping (and unwrapping!) myself in clothes all afternoon, I started to think about gift wrapping in general because that’s all I see in stores everywhere right now – Christmas things. I thought it may be helpful to you to round up a bit of a best of series for you now featuring some of the most beautifully wrapped presents that decor8 contributor, photographer and stylist Leslie Shewring, has shown over the past few years.
Try neon colors, paper doilies and baker’s twine…
Use watercolors to paint your own gift wrap. Add sequins to a simple white gift tag.
Try different textures, velvet ribbon is nice.
A natural touch is always nice.
More watercolors in geometric shapes to dress up plain white paper.
Kraft paper in brown with simple touches goes a long way.
Experiment with Japanese washi tape (masking tape).
Combine a punch of your favorite shape (butterfly, tree, snowflake) and paper that you love to create a gift tag using a little glue.
Coffee filters, why not, right!?
More watercolors on white tags that you can buy in packs from a store like Staples.
Less traditional ways to wrap gifts – from tea tins to a stack of books tied together with ribbon and topped with a handmade greeting.
And speaking of gifts, this little post is my gift to you today and perhaps it has inspired and delighted you. I hope so! A special thanks to Leslie for all of her inspiration over the years!
(images: leslie shewring)
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November 22nd, 2011 at 8:05pm
cute ideas
Zane´s last [type] ..This world ain’t simple
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:07pm
Thanks so much for sharing those wonderful ideas! I can’t wait to try a few of them!
Rosie Grey´s last [type] ..Something Warm
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:09pm
I think twine and doilies or paper snowflakes as gift tags are going to be my accessories of choice to go with my kraft paper wrap this year. Although I picked up some red and green used stamps too.
Really love the neon tape!!
Jem´s last [type] ..Wordless
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:12pm
Thanks – this inspiration is just what I needed in this season of wrapping..! :-)
tinajo´s last [type] ..Time for light…
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:20pm
Thank you for this pretty ideas! My favorite is the first one with neon colors and paper doilies :-)
Alice
Alice´s last [type] ..Et même mardi!
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:26pm
You have some seriously wonderful skills… and such an eye for beauty!!
Always love your work!
xoxo
Happy Wife´s last [type] ..Rainy Day Smiles
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:31pm
Just lovely as usual! I’m on a lavender kick at the moment so I’m loving that. I think the hand-painted gift tags and wrapping paper are great ideas!
Heather´s last [type] ..Kitchen-spiration or Don’t Fear Color
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:42pm
:) I favour that paper we wrap food in, for lunch… You can see through it butI love it.
Ege Denne´s last [type] ..Soldråpe – Erik Kjøsen
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:44pm
Love the gift wrapping ideas Holly, but where’s the piccie of your new dress? Come on, you can’t tease us like that…. ;-)
November 22nd, 2011 at 9:27pm
Great post – I love using Kraft paper with embellishments. I hadn’t thought about watercolor on gift tags – great idea too.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Marie @ Sally Lee by the Sea´s last [type] ..Adorable Cottage? Nope, It’s An Apartment!
November 22nd, 2011 at 9:39pm
Did you go shopping in Munich? Next week, I’ll be in Munich for a day or two and would love to visit some new stores.
Thanks.
November 22nd, 2011 at 9:42pm
Ooooh! It’s so pretty!!!
Thanks for share it. Thnssss!!!
:)
Regards.
November 22nd, 2011 at 10:21pm
I loved, loved this post! Such good ideas before Christmas :)
Have fun in Berlin! :)
Barbara
Momographica´s last [type] ..Creative Blogger Weekly 4
November 22nd, 2011 at 10:34pm
Dear Holly, fabulous ideas! Thanks so much – I am wondering if you ever put together a list of your favorite shops in Hannover???
Due to some appointments I will visit Hannover more often in the next months and would love to check out the shopping…
Anette
Anette´s last [type] ..Cold and flu fighting chili elexir
November 22nd, 2011 at 11:26pm
i love all of these Holly! especially the coffee filters idea :D so rad! x
Nuit´s last [type] ..Poison Ivy
November 22nd, 2011 at 11:47pm
These are such beautiful ideas! Thanks for sharing… I love the coffee filters! So easy, cheap, and lovely!
Emily S.´s last [type] ..Do you know how to shop for clothes online?
November 23rd, 2011 at 12:35am
Ayyy buyer’s remorse always gets me! I think that’s why I am such a sale-shopper. Anyways, darling gift wrapping – I am totally keeping this in mind for gifts this year! Thanks!
Kristina Gulino
Something 2 Write About
November 23rd, 2011 at 1:08am
I love the coffee filter idea! I’ve used newspaper, the inside of shopping bags, and old (particularly pretty) calendar pages before, but never coffee filters!
Emily @ Little Bits of Delight´s last [type] ..Imagine If – Betsy’s Console
November 23rd, 2011 at 3:36am
very nice ideas! :) thank you for sharing! :)
November 23rd, 2011 at 4:26am
Love that Kraft paper…I keep a gigantic roll of it in my studio and use it for everything…especially as gift wrap…
Kinga´s last [type] ..Picture postcard…{3}
November 23rd, 2011 at 6:49am
Stunning wrapping ideas here! I love the butterfly tags. I hope you enjoy your purchases.
Handmade in Israel´s last [type] ..A Little Something Sweet
November 23rd, 2011 at 6:50am
Super ideas~I love your kraft paper ideas~Cute and I feel it is really worth to collecting~LOVE
Judy´s last [type] ..Unique bookshelf themed wall sticker
November 23rd, 2011 at 7:50am
This is exactly what I need :). I am preparing for Christmas gift for dear friends and loves ones, wrapping them in pretty wraps will be a very sweet touch. Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea yet very easy to do it :).
fenny setiawan´s last [type] ..Thanks giving tableware ideas
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:17am
Some amazing gift wrapping ideas! I just posted a gift tag tutorial over on my blog :)
Nat @ Dear Little House´s last [type] ..Precious hand printed gift tags.
November 23rd, 2011 at 10:13am
When do we get to see pictures of your new outfits? ;)
Jenni´s last [type] ..Holiday Art Show Event Schedule!
November 23rd, 2011 at 11:40am
Absolutely love the brown parcel paper ideas – looks so effective and different! I am now searching the house for craft bits and bobs to put to good use!
November 23rd, 2011 at 11:59am
I feel like this is a Bonus at the right time! Great tips for wrapping presents for this Christmas.
I just love Leslie’s work. She inspires me so much!!!
I specially like the idea of the Kraft paper, because it’s so easy and gives you so many possibilities.
I also love the combination of white and light blue and those heart shaped tags!
Ana Sofia Santos´s last [type] ..Pink and Red Girly Party
November 23rd, 2011 at 1:30pm
Oh these are so beautiful! Great ideas. I am definitely putting the coffee filters on my list for wrapping ideas :)
Sometimes I use a really spread from a magazine to wrap my gifts. After running out of wrapping paper one year, I found it to be a really awesome alternative.
Best!
Nicole
November 23rd, 2011 at 7:24pm
Thanks so much for sharing Holly! (And Leslie :) I’ve been thinking about going “all out” on my wrapping this year b/c I know it will make everyone so happy & get my creative juices flowing. Thanks for all the ideas!
November 24th, 2011 at 7:36am
fab ideas….how can anybody have so many lovely creative ideas for gift wrapping??? amazing.
November 24th, 2011 at 7:41am
What lovely, pretty, and inspiring wrapping ideas! Thanks for sharing :)
November 24th, 2011 at 3:20pm
Brilliant use of coffee filters! We definitely think to look around and search for new options and privilege materials we already own or have used before. And clearly it can look AS great or even better!!
Thx for sharing. Looking fw to try a few ideas.
November 25th, 2011 at 3:15am
What amazing work Leslie does! I write a blog on gift wrapping and these images are truly refreshing. I wonder if the geometric prints are perhaps stamped and not watercolored? At any rate, bravo! I think my readers would be so inspired by these.
November 25th, 2011 at 7:34am
I always like the arcive products like toys , soft toys, picture, artificial flower etc. And its wrapping idea is also nice.
Asis´s last [type] ..veterinary medicine
November 25th, 2011 at 8:11am
Very nice gift wrapping ideas!
Jamie says dream´s last [type] ..First of Advent weekend
November 25th, 2011 at 11:06am
they are all soo cute!
November 29th, 2011 at 12:03pm
These are the beautiful expression of kind thoughts – a simple gift has the power to bring a smile to the face of a loved one and the happiness lingers on long after the bows and wrapping is discarded.
November 30th, 2011 at 9:54pm
Beautiful ideas!
We are a paper store in Ohio and we love to embellish gift wrap with an “add-on” secured in to the ribbon- berries, feathers, felt flowers and even a traditional glass ornament work beautifully. A gift within a gift!
Also- turn to Japan for inspiration- they are the masters! Simple lace papers, ginwashi and yuzen papers add festivity to most wraps and are a perfect way to celebrate the season!
December 1st, 2011 at 4:54pm
Where is that beautiful tea cup from? I love it!
December 2nd, 2011 at 10:23am
I love those butterflies! How adorable. Such great ideas for the holiday season.
sarah´s last [type] ..European Vegetarian Hotspots
December 23rd, 2011 at 4:59pm
I featured part of this post on my blog! Hope you don’t mind. =)
http://ohkayciara.blogspot.com/2011/12/handmade-holidays-presentation-5-ways.html#more
January 21st, 2012 at 12:41am
So sweet! I love Leslie’s crafty ideas!
July 23rd, 2012 at 5:32pm
please if i told you that i need help and advise from you wrapping my gift whould you help me-i will told you what my gift and the paper ,the colors and every thing but i am bad at wrapping and how-