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Pretty Gift Wrapping Ideas

I LOVE LOVE LOVE paper and pretty paper at that.  Most of the craft projects I do involve some type of paper.  I also really enjoy wrapping gifts.  I started doing that when my Husband and I got married 8 years ago.  There’s just something about a pretty package that makes me squeal with excitement inside!

My last visit to Archiver’s I found some really great grey and yellow scrapbook paper made by American Crafts.  I know it’s out of character for me to not do the traditional red and green Christmas.  But, I just fell in love with this paper plus it’s good to change things up every once in awhile.

Pretty Gift Wrapping Ideas

Materials:

  • Kraft wrapping paper
  • Scrapbook paper
  • Ribbon
  • Tag punch
  • Scoring board
  • Washi tape
  • Clothes pins
  • Scissors
  • Adhesive tape
  • Twine

I started with the smallest package first.  I wrapped it tightly using Scotch brown kraft paper that I had purchased at Archiver’s.  Then I added a cute paper bow that I downloaded from The Elli Blog.  They have a great step by step tutorial on how to assemble the bow.  I just put a piece of white cardstock in the printer then clicked print.  It’s super easy and totally cute!

Kraft paper and paper bow wrapping

To finish the paper bow package I added a piece of grey polka dot washi tape to the paper ribbon.  Then I made a cute tag using a white and grey heart scrapbook paper with a tag punch.  I added the tag to the bow using a tiny clothes pin.

Gray and Yellow packaging ideas

For the second package I started by wrapping it with the brown kraft paper.  I added a traditional bow using yellow ribbon.

Brown wrapping paper ideas

Then I made my absolute favorite paper craft right now, a rosette using a grey and white polka paper.  Then added yellow chevron paper to the center of the rosette and placed a cork star sticker in the center.  I attached the rosette on the package with a large clothes pin that I wrapped in washi tape.

Using a paper rosette as a tag on packaging

The last wrapping idea is a cookie container using a Pringles can.  I wrapped the can using a white and yellow polka dot scrapbook paper.  Then I added a grey lattice ribbon to the top and bottom of the can.

Using a Pringles can as a cookie container

I made a 3 D paper star using a 2″ star template and scoring board.  I just printed the template off the computer with regular computer paper and traced it onto a piece of double sided scrapbook paper.  Then I used a scoring board to score from point to point and folded on the scores.  I wrapped some twine around the top of the can and attached the star with another clothes pin covered in washi tape.

3 D paper star using a scoring board

I enjoy wrapping presents every year.  I get to be crafty and also check off another task on the to do list.  I was talking to my mom the other day and she can’t stand wrapping gifts.  I told I would but some of them are for me.

Pretty Gift Wrapping Ideas

These are the only Christmas presents I have purchased so far.  I need to make a list and start going to the stores and buying.  That is my least favorite part about Christmas.  I might just start ordering online so then I won’t have to leave my house and fight the long lines and crowds.

Yellow and Grey Gift Wrapping Ideas

Pretty Gift Wrapping Ideas

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Comments

  1. Katherines Corner says

    A wonderful and creative way to wrap a gift, Love them all especially the tall one. Perfect for the odd shaped gift that often ends up looking like a big mess with a bow, LOL. Hugs

  2. Sami says

    I love this idea! I really like the solid paper with the accented patterns on the bows/ribbons. The mini clothes pins are a fantastic idea too. Thanks!
    Sami

  3. Sarah says

    Beautiful packages. I’m a big paper crafter as well and wrapping gifts is is a great time to use all those fun items. Thanks for sharing these.

  6. rea says

    i enjoy wrapping presents too and this is a really good idea♥
    stopping by through inspiration monday!

    huggies♥
    rea

  9. Barb says

    Love it when I find a paper ‘kindred spirit!’ I too adore all things paper and anything related to letter writing. Isn’t kraft paper fabulous? Such a great blank slate to create so many options with. I love your cork star. I am visiting from over at http://www.ritewhileucan.com I think you might enjoy.

  11. Carrie This Home says

    These packages are so pretty! I’m lucky just to get my presents wrapped in time for Christmas! Seeing all this pretty wrapping is inspiring me to be more creative this year!

  14. Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes} says

    Thank you so much for linking up to The Weekend re-Treat Link Party this week on The Best Blog Recipes! Wanted to stop by and “Pin” your post to our Link Party Boards (Recipes or Crafts) while I was here !

    Shauna @ The Best Blog Recipes

    • The Casual Craftlete says

      Thanks for stopping by, Barb! I just added my link. Lovely party. This was my first time using Kraft paper too. I love it…so much you can do with it. Hope you have a wonderful day!

  18. Julie says

    Lovely, and by coincidence I started a gift wrapping board on pinterest last night so this is going straight on there! Thanks

  21. claire says

    Thank you so much for linking up at Craft, Create & Inspire last weekend !! your pretty post is featured this weekend !! Be sure to grab a featured button !! I look forward to you partying with us again this weekend

    Claire xo

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