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The Art of Gift Wrap

Teaches you step by step how to create custom wrapping paper.  How to wrap your package and tie it up with unique bows of ribbon.  Learn how to upcycle paper and fashion beautiful bows.

 

Supplies:

  • May Arts Ribbon: 350-58-34, SE34, AG09, JD10, XJ46, XJ34
  • recycled newsprint and butcher paper, boxes
  • Stampendous Jumbo Orchid stamp and Embossing Enamel -Aged Turquoise
  • circle stamp, flourish stamp
  • red acrylic texture paint, green acrylic paint and brush
  • white stazon
  • embossing heat tool
  • white buttons
  • boxes, scissors, tape

 

Blog post by: Leah Farrar-White

 

Categories... Gift & Gift Wrapping, Paper Crafts, Videos |

11 Comments

  1. Rebecca W Reply
    February 27, 2012

    Thanks for sharing- this is a great idea!


  2. February 27, 2012

    What a fun and creative project! I love pretty packaging, and the ribbon adds the perfect finishing touch!
     


  3. Amy Jones Reply
    February 27, 2012

    Thanks so much for sharing.  This is a wonderful idea.  I am loving the way all of it comes together.  I will have to try this for sure.


  4. February 27, 2012

    Some great ideas!  Would work beautifully with tissue paper too.  How fun these gifts are! TFS!


  5. February 28, 2012

    I do this sometimes, but I use the comics – nice and colorful! TFS!


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  7. February 28, 2012

    I love it when the bow and paper don't compete with each other!  Plain paper fancy bow, or gorgeous paper, simple ribbon or cord accent. 


  8. February 28, 2012

    That was easy – I suscribed to your YouTube Channel.  I'm so glad you lead us to it – looks like tons of fun!


  9. Kathy P Reply
    February 28, 2012

    Lovely gift wrap…thanks for the tutorial!


  10. Sue D Reply
    February 29, 2012

    Great gift wrapping ideas.  I like the ribbon choices.


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