and wrapping up gifts to give with care makes me even more happy.
It is just an extra touch to add to the thoughtfulness of gift giving.
And it’s pretty. And way better than doing laundry.
customize a gift to the recipient by simply adding
different elements and colors to compliment the simple brown paper.
Today I am going to share you a few {easy} ways I like
to dress up my kraft paper wrapping.
Really anything goes. I use ribbons, lace, twine,
fresh and faux greens, berries, ornaments, jewelry, pine cones …etc., etc.
Here I used thick wired ribbon simply wrapped around and
tied in a bow. Slip in some greens and berries, add your tag
This is my baby sister’s gift. A totally different look from
the one above by using some fun leopard ribbon, a bow
of mixed pieces and a dollar ornament for that pop of color.
** To create a this bow, I cut a few pieces of different
ribbon and a strand of pearls in varying lengths,
then tied them in the center with twine.
Here is another example of how a colorful or interesting
ornament tied with a bow, can totally transform the
Finding ribbon with some character makes
pretty-ing up a gift even easier. Because of the fun
I just wrapped the gift in a small burlap sack, tied jute
around it and stuck a recycled card front as the tag.
Any sort of fabric sack would work great.
- You can find the brown paper almost everywhere. I just like to make sure the weight is heavy enough that it won’t rip, but not too heavy that it is difficult to work with. I bought the wrap used in these photos at Target.
- Look for after Christmas clearance ornaments, ribbon and greenery picks with gift wrapping for next year in mind. At the major craft stores they get seriously marked down…like 90% off my friends!
- Think of non-conventional gift wrap items to use as your bow and/or embellishments.
- To personalize your gifts even more, use little wood or paper letters to add initials to the bow or top of the gift.
- Start wrapping early or you’ll end up like me…the first batch will be beautifully wrapped, but in the end your husbands gifts will be thrown into grocery sacks. 🙂
Christy Ramey says
I absolutely adore your style of wrapping, I just wish I could have thought of these ideas for this year. I got the brown paper but the ribbon, is well not so appealing. I will totally be doing this on future gifts for sure. Thanks so much for such an inspiring post.
Happy Holidays!!!
XOXO
Krista says
Happy to hear that!! Thank YOU! xo
Rachel says
Wow! All the gifts look so amazing! I’ve never thought to personalize them as much as you have! Beautiful!
Krista says
Thank you, Rachel! 🙂
Carly says
These pictures are so inspiring, love them!
Carly
http://www.lipglossandcrayons.com
Krista says
So glad! Thanks for taking the time to let me know!! 🙂
Rebecca S. says
Seriously girl, you are so talented. You made this gift wrapping look like it’s simple. The gifts are beautiful, I think I would have a hard time tearing into mine!
Krista says
Wow, thanks SO much for your sweet words! That is what is awesome about these…if you can tie a bow, you’ve got it! 😉 xo
Luisa says
So beautiful!!!! I wish I received such a pretty looking present!!! 🙂
Krista says
Aww, thank you!! 🙂
Courtney says
I love these! My favorite is the one that looks like its wrapped in burlap? So cute!!
xo,Courtney
shabbyloveschic
Krista says
Thank you! Yes, it’s just a burlap sack wrapped and tied with a jute bow…so simple. ( I had a close up picture of that one but it looks like it was lost. I am not so good at uploading my posts, haha;) )
Stephanie says
love love love this! so beautiful
Krista says
Thanks Stephanie!! xo