it's a wrap. [make your own wrapping paper] #1

hello dear readers.

one thing i love to do at at any present wrapping occasion is customise my own wrapping paper and gift tags. it's super easy and loads of fun! i love coming up with new ways to put spins on last years efforts. here are a couple of ideas for you try, share or make.

using various recyclable and reusable materials found around the house; i'm going to make my own stamps, which will create the pattern we will use to design our own super fab wrapping paper.

i'm using the lid off an old eye-liner pen and a wine cork - however you can use almost anything you like depending on what shape you want to achieve.

below is a pic of the #1 wrapping design you'll be creating.

 

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but first things first. what will you need?

 

 

materials

// string & ribbon

// scissors

// a pencil for tracing

// stamps

// a gift tag [optional]

// an old pen lid [i'm using an old eye-liner pencil lid]

// kraft paper [or brown paper]

// an ink pad

other bits and bobs you can add for decorations

// a ruler

// a feather

 

 

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#1. style wrap // pen lid

to create this simple yet effective result i have used an eye-liner lid - however any lid of a similar shape will do.

 

 

step one // made to measure

 

start off by grabbing some kraft paper [or brown paper] and then measure the present you are going to wrap so you don't under allocate.

 

 

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step two // stamp away

 

grab your stamp implement - i'm using the lid off an old eye-liner pen. i'm using the 'flat side/the top' to create a 'rough' circle. you can use so many different things from around the home - such a toothpaste lids. this is a new spin on the old "potato stamp"!. i'm also using a red stamp pad instead of paint; mainly because it dries instantly, saving you time and mess associated with paint.

 

 

 

 

 

// stamp in whatever pattern you'd like; i'm going for a bit more of an even spotty page.

 

 

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step three // the final design

once you've finished you stamping; you're basically done! this took me about 2 minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

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step four // wrap it up!

 

the final step is to wrap it! i've used brown string, a plain gift tag stamped with some of my alphabet stamps and a feather from the paddock and hey presto; you have a present wrapped in a super-duper quick and easy.

 

happy wrapping!

 

love g xx

 

stay tuned for my "it's a wrap #2" on how to use an old wine cork to design a custom stamp.

 

 

 

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