Wrapping presents is fun, but it can sometimes be really stressful. Whether it’s the pressure of getting the “perfect gift” or making that gift you spent so much time getting appear as perfect on the outside as it is on the inside, I end up spending so much time picking out a present that I’ll completely forget to buy wrapping paper! If you do the same, or if you want to be extra creative this year, then this post is for you. Keep scrolling to see how to make 3 super unique and not-so-basic gift wrapping.
Materials
1. inexpensive nail polish
2. large container
3. water
4. paper (thick heavyweight paper works best!)
5. tape
6. ribbon
Directions
1. First, grab whatever inexpensive nail polishes that you have! Nicer polish sinks to the bottom while cheaper floats (we need polish that floats!) Then, grab a container that’s larger than your paper and fill it with 2 inches of water. Remove brushes from the polish and shake/drizzle the polish into the water.
2. Lay the paper on top of the water, do not submerge and gently press your finger across the paper.
3. Peel back the paper and set aside to dry. Then, once your art is dry, wrap your gift and finish it off with a ribbon!
Materials
1. Roll of kraft paper or desired wrapping paper
2. Tape
3. Twine or Ribbon
4. Fresh Flowers
5. Your favorite Perfume
Directions
1. Wrap your gift with the desired wrapping paper.
2. Finish off with twine or ribbon.
3. Cut fresh flowers and tie with twine and ribbon. Then, spritz some of your signature perfume for an extra personal touch!
Materials
1. Old Magazines
2. Tape
3. Ribbon
Directions
1. Grab whatever magazines you have and tear out interesting editorials, ad campaigns and articles.
2. Tape the pages together to have a larger piece, big enough to wrap the gift.
3. Finish with ribbon and bow to ensure a complete look!
Which DIY wrapping paper style is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below! PS: I’d love to see if you use these, so if you do- take a picture and tag me!
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The romantic one is amazing!!
Miki x
https://littletasteofbeauty.blogspot.it/
Lovely Gift wrap
These ideas are amazing. Who knew you could use nail polish on gift wrapping.
Meghan | http://tanlinesanddaisies.com/
I love all these ideas! So pretty!
The nail polish 💅🏻 idea is really cool!
great idea! love it
xo tanja
http://www.tanjabock.com
The marble one is my favorite! #12DaysGiveaway
I often use idea 2 and 3, but this trick with nail polishes…I have to try it out!!! 😀
I love wrapping!! And these are really great ideas!! I will definitely try this this year. Thanks for sharing!
Steal4Style.com
really nice tips, great ideas!!!!
http://7-sevendays.blogspot.it/
Wow this is really a good idea, thank you!
These are all such cute ideas! The romantic one is especially my favorite. The simplest but the most beautiful. Especially, if you switch out the flowers on each gift according to what the person means to you in your life.
Thank you for these awesome ideas Chriselle.
Pretty~~ ^.^
These are great ideas! Thank you so much for sharing!
Love,
Nikki
The first was pretty cool but maybe the last if I have a really cool magazine!
Love this! Usually used newspaper and twine but this is a nice twist.
Love this idea!! I’m definitely going to try the nail polish and old magazines. They look amazing. My friends will think it’s great. This post was awesome !!!
xx
So nice! Love this inspiration post ❤️🎄✨😍
This is so creative and beautiful, thanks ^^
Love xx
The rose one is so beautiful!
Love, Marit Magdalena
I do like good wrapping but I tend to just buy some glitter Christmas paper and lots of big bows. I love your ideas , so thoughtful and elegant xx
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Thank you for the great tips!!
Definitely trying them all for this Christmas!!
xoxo,
Erika Tan
Love the sophisticated flower wrapping and the magazine/editorial wrapping style – they’re both super easy; and they add a modern, unique touch.
I love the water marble on paper technique and the craft paper with the roses!! 😍🌹🎁
I really like the nail polish hack the best! Let your imagination go!!!
Those are so pretty!
http://www.petiteandhungry.com
these are such fun an great ideas for wrapping gifts! the third one “fun and environmental” is especially creative
Wow! I’ve never seen gift wrapping to be such a creative outlet. I love the first idea, especially if you have nail polish lying around that you don’t use…will definitely keep these tricks in mind for my holiday wrapping 🙂
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Beautiful ideas: Love them all, I liked most the last looking like had wrappping in the Gucci scarf, <3
xx
Eva
http://www.themermaidfashion.com
Great post its perfect for me!!
http://thepinkpineappleblog.blogspot.com/2017/12/milan-fashion-week-day-2.html
I love the nail polish idea because I always seem gather a collection of cheap or old nail polish that I don’t end up using 🙂
All of them are so pretty! Definitely going to do this when I’m wrapping gifts!
Absolutely love it!
Mireia from TGL
https://thegoldlipstick.com/
Absolutely love it 🙂
http://www.evdaily.blogspot.com
this is amazing! thanks for sharing
xx
https://www.closetotstreet.com/
Such beautiful, personal wrapping! Love these ideas <3
xx
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