gift wrapping Tag

Free printable easter tags + paper

Eggs, Chicks, Bunnies, Ducks, Birds, Flowers, and Carrots!
YAY! It's Easter time again! You're not really into the easter mood yet? Well ... let me help you with that: I want to share a special freebie with you. To say THANK YOU for your continued support, feedback  and to welcome all my new followers. All you have to do is to download the files, print them and cut them out. Freebie Easter, Ouschteren

Option: Make your own hand-drawn easter pattern!

Free gift wrapping paper HOHOHOooo, only 1 day left until Christmas! Do you still have to wrap your last little gifts? Or maybe you're just looking for a simple way to relax a few minutes – maybe even longer? Just focusing on one single thing? Well.. I may have...

Customize your gift wrapping paper

Did you know that in Japan gift wrapping paper is as important as the gift itself? They say that:
"Wrapping a gift = wrapping the heart"
Contrary to the western approach using 'random' wrapping paper to hide the present, Japanese choose the style of wrapping paper which harmonizes with the present. By showing how you wrap you express how you feel about the person, the receiver. The gift is marked by mindfulness and consideration. The process of giving, not the gift itself is the most important part.  So why not adding a very personal touch to your gifts?Christmas_DIY-(5-von-78) I'll show you some inspiring ideas to customize your own wrapping paper using brown craft paper. You're only limited to your imagination! Just follow these simple DIY-steps.

Brown craft paper meets lint roller

Supplies you need: 
  • brush 
  • craft paint (whatever you have at home) 
  • lint roller
  • foam paper + scissors
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  • It doesn't have to be the glue as shown in the picture above. 
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  • Cut out 3-6 shapes matching the season. It's Christmas time so I guess, little Christmas trees should work well for our purpose :) Of course you're free to choose other shapes (little hearts, stars, cactus, teddy bears...) Just think about the receiver. Which shape could suit him/her? I'm sure you will come up with a cool idea! 
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  • Add some texture. Any tool with a narrow edge will work fine for this part.
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  • Glue your different shapes all around your lint roller. 
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  • Here comes the fun part: Use a brush to apply craft paint onto the shapes. AND THEN: SIMPLY ROLL IT! (this action may take a few attempts, but it's not that difficult, just try it out and surprise yourself ;)
Christmas DIY Wrapping Paper Maybe they won't look as perfect as you have expected it, but HEY- it's handmade. You should love the little imperfections!  Christmas DIY Wrapping Paper Christmas DIY Wrapping Paper Want to see more wrapping ideas? Christmas wrapping paper

 Crazy block printing

Christmas wrapping paper

Last Minute DIY for Mother's Day Tomorrow on Sunday will be Mother's Day in Luxembourg and I am sure that some of you haven't got a gift for your mom? Am I right? For whatever reason you still haven't found something to offer to her tomorrow.. here is...

Eco-friendly wrapping idea Yup, let's call it ECO-CHIC. Your old maps are getting a new identity: Wrapping Paper.   [gallery type="thumbnails" size="large" ids="137,138,139,140,141,142,143,149"] [gallery type="thumbnails" size="large" ids="130,131,132,133,134,135,136"]  ...