Present Wrapping- A bridal shower gift

Have you noticed how present wrapping is a lost art form? My mom is amazing at wrapping presents. Her edges are crisp, her bows are homemade, and they are always color coordinated. I, like most people I know, way over use gift bags. I still try to make a cute card with a bow attaching it to the present but something is special about tearing open paper on a present.

I was recently invited to a bridal shower and I purchased a set of glasses for the bride. The box was perfect to be wrapped because it was nice and square. I looked through my paper stash with dismay as I realized I didn't have any wedding paper.

 I did have some neutral brown paper I think is so adorable so I opted for that. It has a subtle pinstripe that makes it a little fancier. I used a white satin ribbon and wrote "Congratulations" on the front. I used this tutorial for the congrats. I love doing this "fake" calligraphy and bust it out all the time! The paper folded great and was stiff enough it didn't tear or get any creases. I was so proud to bring that present :)

Do you enjoy wrapping presents?

Fancy Wrapped Gifts

I'm guilty of wrapping presents rather plainly. Thank goodness for my friend Anne teaching me a better way. I give you: Fancy Wrapped Gifts!

Only a few details can transform a plain present into a gorgeous gift!

The wrapping paper is very pretty, but doesn't say a little girl's birthday. What it needed: ribbon and flowers!



A brooch adds bling to any gift and can be used over and over!

This gift is my favorite! A large feather was added as well as fabric pearl trim. Both are reusable!

Got any scrapbook embellishments laying around? Stick one on!

I have another friend who only buys white wrapping paper and dresses it up for any occasion with ribbon, bows and other embellishments.

More ideas of items to dress up gifts:

Jewels

Lace

Two types of ribbon on the same gift

Twine

Vintage keys

Miniature birds or another animals

Buttons

A flower hair bow (doubles as a gift!)

Fabric trims

Polymer clay shapes or gift tags

Beads or charms

Do you have any more fancy wrapping ideas? We'd love to hear them!