wrapped.

Before we move too far away from this Christmas season, I wanted to make a few notes about how I packaged and wrapped our gifts - mostly so that I remember for next year.

For most of our gifts, I used recycled paper bags that my mother and step-father saved for me. One of our local grocery stores had festive holiday bags covered with bright red ornaments. I used packing tape (I learned last year that regular tape doesn't stick very well.) For some of the gifts, I used plain brown paper bags and brown craft paper that I also use to wrap up books I sell online.

I wrapped each package several times with red and white baker's twine (pictured above). I purchased a large spool of it a couple years ago, and I use it for all kinds of projects. For tags, I punched circles of holiday cardstock left over from another project.

I made quite a bit of vegan caramel corn, and packaged it up in mason jars with festive ribbons and tags.

I also made a big batch of peppermint bark, and wrapped it up in handmade paper boxes.

The boxes were so easy to make! I used this tutorial.

I enjoy the simplicity of using this type of wrapping, and I'll probably stick with it. Though I am considering doing something like this next year.

I'd love to know - what are your favorite ways to festively and creatively wrap gifts?

Comments

[Kelly]

Hi. been forever since I commented on your blog. love it. I secretly wish I was you. Ok its not a secret now...

Thea is getting so big. its so bizarre!!! :)
to think I found you when i was pregnant and googling obsessive information. funny how lives intersect, albeit abstractly.

love to you and yours!!
-kelly