It’s one of the best parts of Christmas. Waiting until they all leave the house. Grabbing a cup of coffee (with peppermint mocha creamer of course) or maybe a cup of hot chocolate.
Putting on the Christmas tunes…
and wrapping the gifts. The gifts that have been sitting on lists (or laptops) all year. The ones they are hoping for but don’t think they’ll be getting.
The fun gifts for nieces and nephews, the kind that are no longer asked for in our home anymore, the kind that come in bright colors and lots of blinking lights.
The lovingly hand picked gifts for parents and siblings. Because after this many years, we know each other so well that gift giving becomes a special treat.
What’s almost as much fun as choosing gifts for the ones we love, is wrapping this gifts with a little extra “something.” Here’s three fun and easy DIY gift wrapping ideas that can be made using items you find around your home during the holiday season!
SPARKLY STAR WREATH
Supplies:
Star Hole Punch
Glitter Scrapbook Paper
Glue
Sparkly Ribbon
Springs of Evergreen
Directions:
Punch out several stars from scrapbook paper. Glue together to form wreath. Allow to Dry. Attach with ribbon and tuck in evergreen sprigs.
RUSTIC FRESH EVERGREEN STAR
Supplies:
Springs of fresh evergreen
Florist wire
Wire cutters
Wide Ribbon
Craft Paper
Chalkboard Tag
Directions:
Wire sprigs of evergreen together, creating a star form. Weave wide ribbon thorough start. Attach chalkboard tag
MODERN RIBBON AND STICKER WRAPPING
Supplies:
Colorful Yarn
Large Sparkly Stickers
Tape
Directions:
Tape one end of yarn to back of package. Wrap yarn around package several times, tape end to back. Spell out Christmas words with large stickers. Example: NOEL, JOY, MERRY, HOLLY etc.
As we countdown to Christmas day, let’s remember to take a few moments to breathe, enjoy a favorite family Christmas movie (our’s is A Christmas Story), put aside the hustle and bustle and stress and remember what is important!
I’m excited to be joining four more fabulous bloggers for our “wrapping and rolling” party! Be sure to check out their beautiful DIY Gift Wrapping ideas as well!
Rachael, of Maison de Pax is sharing her Simple and Stunning Gift Wrap Ideas
Tauni, of SNAP!, is sharing how to make these Paper Feather Embellishments
Laura, of Finding Home, created these beautiful DIY Gift Bags
and KariAnne, of Thistlewood Farm created these darling Monogram Jingle Bells!
See you back here soon…At The Picket Fence!
What great wrapping ideas! I really love a well wrapped present… not bags!!!! Your star made from greens is lovely. I’m just starting to wrap now.I usually have it all done… but I’m just a little bit late this year! Thanks for the inspiration! xo
Thank you Yvonne! I will confess most of the boxes under there were empty..lol I still have quite a bit of shopping to do, let alone wrapping. Merry Christmas to you! Heather
Love all the ideas – especially the stickers with the fabulous yarn. So well done!
Thanks Laura! I think that’s my favorite one too. 🙂
Heather
Can I just say again how much I love the bright colors you used this year! So new and fresh – you are setting the trends! The packages are just beautiful!
Thank you Doreen, you are so sweet! I’m loving the bright colors too. It’s fun to change it up every once and awhile. Heather
You know I am totally loving your blue decor this year! You go girl! Thanks so much for making me smile. Every. Single. Day. 🙂
me
All fabulous ideas, Heather! And I’m so glad to see that you confessed to Yvonne that you had some empty boxes… My pasta and graham crackers sitting under the tree were feeling lonely! 😉
Thanks so much for sharing with us today,
Rachel
Oh my goodness. What a pretty bunch of packages. I am especially loving that sweet Noel bag. So fun! Great ideas for easy wrap! xoxo
WHat fun and pretty wrappings! I do think dressing up the package is such a delightful touch to add, and everyone appreciates it so much!