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December 16, 2013

Easy DIY Gift Wrapping Ideas

 

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…

Easy DIY gift wrapping ideas

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!

DIY Christmas Decorating Ideas

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.

DIY Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas 3
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

DIY Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas

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!

DIY Christmas gift wrapping ideas

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

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Tauni, of SNAP!, is sharing how to make these Paper Feather Embellishments

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!

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  1. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    December 16, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    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

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    • Heather says

      December 16, 2013 at 9:14 AM

      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

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  2. Laura @ Finding Home says

    December 16, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Love all the ideas – especially the stickers with the fabulous yarn. So well done!

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    • Heather says

      December 16, 2013 at 9:15 AM

      Thanks Laura! I think that’s my favorite one too. 🙂

      Heather

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  3. Doreen@HymnsandVerses says

    December 16, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    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!

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    • Heather says

      December 16, 2013 at 9:15 AM

      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

      Reply
  4. Thistle says

    December 16, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    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

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  5. Rachel Paxton says

    December 16, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    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

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  6. Tauni says

    December 16, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    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

    Reply
  7. Jennifer says

    December 17, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    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!

    Reply

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