This is the sixth post of an eight post series called “It’s a Wrap, Yo!” that includes ideas, wrapping tips and tricks, and inspiration for your holiday wrapping. Check out the introduction and Parts 1-5 here. And follow my Gift Wrap Pinterest board for tons of wrapping ideas!
We’re in the home stretch! And if you still need to wrap a few gifts and you’re on a budget or else you’re running out of paper, you’re in the right spot. This is one of my favorite wrapping tips to share, especially if you’re on a budget, and it makes you look like a wrapping genius. And if you can’t decide on one wrapping theme, this is your ticket, girlfriend.
The formula:
1 patterned paper + 1 kraft paper with patterned paper belly band + 1 kraft paper only with coordinating ribbon
Follow this formula and it’s a win every time! And the best part is that you don’t have to have gifts that all look the same. It kills me when you have to do that. Mix it up a bit and you’ll have a lot more fun!
Materials
- Kraft paper, brown or white
- Patterned paper, Paper Source
- Ribbon, Paper Source (I love Paper Source ribbon, but you’ll find great deals at Paper Mart, which is where I scored the pretty navy velvet ribbon in this post)
- Check out 5 Supplies Every Wrapper Needs for wrapping supply essentials and recommendations (like double-sided tape and solid scissors)
Let me know if you have any questions, I’d love to help! For lots of fun, creative, and pretty packaging ideas, follow my Gift Wrap Pinterest board!
If you’re looking for some easy holiday DIYs, check out the gift tag garland and painted ornaments projects! Thanks for reading! xo
Check out the entire It’s a Wrap, Yo! wrapping series here.
