Well now that my house is fully decorated, what is one to do?
Wrap presents of course!!!!
And true to this years Christmas color scheme, my gift wrapping is red and white too.
Pretty bunch together don’t you think?
This was such fun to do! Coming up with a different one each time, trying to make it ‘fit’ the size of the package.
I wrapped all presents (but 2) in simple white tissue paper and then dressed that up with ribbon, twine, paper doilies and various colored papers. The one above has a big flower made from muffin papers. Simply scrunch up and glue together in the middle.
For this one I used the same papers as I used for my Christmas garlands. I just punched circles in a smaller size and scattered and glued them onto the package.
Remember those paper napkins I bought at IKEA last month? I used one to make this pompom. Not quite perfect but definitely good enough to make this package look very festive.
I really like my circle garland I made for the tree. So I made a bit more of it and wrapped it around a package as you would a ribbon. For a little contrast I added some black twine. And I used the same elements for the tag.
This ordinary white paper bag became quite festive when I added some big circles and some paper strips. When you are using coordinating colors and papers like this it is so easy to get a great look. You can’t go wrong really.
I had one small piece of red wrapping paper left in my stack so I used it to add a little contrast to the bunch. On top a flower made from stacked muffin, cupcake and chocolate wrappers (also from that IKEA trip).
More circles in a Christmas tree shape this time and I weaved the twine through the paper doily.
The last one I wrapped in one of those Ikea Napkins. I think it looks good enough to be mistaken for tissue wrapping paper.
Funny when I only have one gift to wrap I usually don’t bother with a lot of hoopla, but when I have to do a bunch my crafting mojo kicks in.
These sure do look good together. I wish I could say the same about my craft room, it looks like a toddler high on coffee ran through there……
So are you done wrapping? And how about the Christmas cards? I still have to start on those. I fear it will be another year with store bought cards for me.
PS You might like last years Christmas wrapping too!
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fiona anderson says
December 13, 2011 at 11:42 pmYour gift wrapping is simply gorgeous – like your mantle I saw the other day. Lovely, lovely
Perfect Imperfections by Jeanne says
December 14, 2011 at 12:13 amWow! You really go all out with the gift wrapping. Really pretty stuff.
helen tilston says
December 14, 2011 at 12:21 amBeautiful work and how I would love to receive a gift so carefully and artistically wrapped
opportunityknits says
December 14, 2011 at 3:34 amThey're so pretty, too pretty to open 🙂 Love your red and white idea!
Mary Ellen says
December 14, 2011 at 5:25 amWhat beautiful wrapping! I wouldn't want to open those gifts they are so pretty!
Lorrie says
December 14, 2011 at 5:42 amThese are wonderful ideas. Those who receive your gifts will hardly want to open the packages.
Marianne says
December 14, 2011 at 9:35 amPrachtig allemaal! Je hebt werkelijk een oog voor detail!
Bedankt voor alle mooie foto's de afgelopen weken! Ik ben lui geweest en heb alleen gelezen en een commentaar achtergelaten.
groetjes,
Marianne.
Thuis Thuis says
December 14, 2011 at 11:13 amI love your wrapping. Red and white are not realy my thing.
Bud I love this!
Love Annette
Franse Lelie says
December 14, 2011 at 3:08 pmMarianne, het ziet er fantastisch uit, zonde om uit te pakken! Die pakjes met de ballen en kanten taartkleedje zij mijn favoriet. Ik kan me helemaal voorstellen hoe je werkplek eruit ziet! Hier ook gekochte kaarten dit jaar, ben weer te laat om iets zelf te maken….kan niet alles he! Lieve groet
Deb @ Paper Turtle says
December 14, 2011 at 3:33 pmLOVE the red and white combo and your package look so pretty! I know what you mean about the craft room space…mine is pretty much upside-down at the moment!
Green Willow Pond says
December 14, 2011 at 4:08 pmWOW! Those packages are gorgeous! I envy the lucky recipients. I think I would just hold the package for a few days before opening it!
I bought all red and brown kraft paper to wrap with this year, but won't be wrapping until next week. Mine won't be nearly as pretty as yours though. Have a very Merry Christmas Marianne.
VacationBarbie says
December 14, 2011 at 6:41 pmSo cute. I just discovered your blog and I'm loving it. Thanks for some great ideas I will have to try next year!
gail says
December 14, 2011 at 7:50 pmwow–very pretty! I haven't wrapped a single present, the tree isn't even decorated yet. Yikes! I'm so behind!
gail
Carin says
December 14, 2011 at 9:27 pmLove, love, love the red and white wrapping. Love that you've used muffin cases and napkins as part of your wrapping too- fantastic!
LoeLaLoep (Heidi) says
December 14, 2011 at 10:23 pmGewoonweg schitterend! Erg leuk ook, die cirkeltjes in de vorm van een kerstboom.
Two Shades of Pink says
December 16, 2011 at 6:03 amYou have won my gift packaging heart with this amaaaaaazing bunch of gift wrap ideas. Gorgeous!
JunkStuffTreasures says
December 18, 2011 at 3:57 amLove ALL the red & white patterns (red is my favorite color). Your packages are adorable!
Sanna says
December 23, 2011 at 1:04 pmHello,
I was surfing for christmas weapping and ended up at your place. Got hooked. :)Lovely inspiration. I will be back. Now its wrapping time this day before the the day.
Christmas wishes from Sweden
Best regards/Susanna
Hope it is ok if I use a few wrapping pictures and ofcourse I link back to you.