Creative gift wrapping
Brown paper packages, tied up with string...
A thoughtfully presented gift is a joy to receive, but gorgeous gift-wrap doesn't have to come from an expensive store-bought roll. Think outside the box and you'll be amazed what pretty packages you can create with everyday bits and pieces.
Put together a gift wrapping kit so you're always ready to wrap, and collect and recycle any cute things that cross your path - bows, ribbons, trinkets, paper…
Brown paper packages, tied up with string...
A thoughtfully presented gift is a joy to receive, but gorgeous gift-wrap doesn't have to come from an expensive store-bought roll. Think outside the box and you'll be amazed what pretty packages you can create with everyday bits and pieces.
Put together a gift wrapping kit so you're always ready to wrap, and collect and recycle any cute things that cross your path - bows, ribbons, trinkets, paper…
Plain brown paper, available from stationery and post shops, tissue paper |
Pretty masking tape (fatherrabbit.com has some cute options) |
Ribbons (stock up next time you are at Spotlight or The Warehouse) lace, twine, string |
Printed and plain tea towels (stock up next time Briscoes are having a sale) |
Stamps and inkpads |
Coloured card and scrap-booking paper |
Little wooden pegs |
Fabric scraps, elastic in different widths |
Plain brown paper, available from stationery and post shops, tissue paper |
Pretty masking tape (fatherrabbit.com has some cute options) |
Ribbons (stock up next time you are at Spotlight or The Warehouse) lace, twine, string |
Printed and plain tea towels (stock up next time Briscoes are having a sale) |
Stamps and inkpads |
Coloured card and scrap-booking paper |
Little wooden pegs |
Fabric scraps, elastic in different widths |