Several holiday seasons ago I worked for Macy’s. I went from department to department wherever they needed extra help. One of the area’s I worked in quite a bit was the gift wrap department. I picked up quite a few tips that I thought I would share with you. It’s a wrap tutorial and a special Friday Freebie.
It’s a wrap tutorial and a special Friday Freebie
Here are some of my favorite supplies:
The number one tip for a really great looking wrap job is to crease all the edges.
Embellishments
Once your gift is wrapped, then the fun can begin. I am a scrap saver and I bring it all out at Christmas. Having all your supplies close at hand will save you precious time. This gift for my son will go under our main tree which is done in traditional reds and greens. He’ll know it’s his because he loves fun pencils.
Mr. Decor’s favorite color is green. I love using tulle as “ribbon” and always try to add something whimsical. I found the bird at Michael’s. The peacock feathers (a favorite of mine) came from Marie at Marie Antoinette. She also gifted me with some wonderful lavender soap and a darling stocking. Thank you, Marie!
Are you trying to be more green this Christmas? The following gifts were wrapped in recycled grocery bags.
This little gift will go under the tree in my son’s room. It is sweet but masculine. Even the little metal bird, ribbon, and raffia are recycled.
This gift is for a friend who loves vintage trims. I imagine that the trim that I used as ribbon will definitely be enjoyed again.
I generally select a paper that is a solid color but still has a pattern. This allows me to add a variety of trims to give each gift personality.
This gift features vintage velvet millinery leaves and fun pink tinsel. The mercury ornament will look fabulous on my daughter’s very glamorous pink and white tree.
A friend of mine got married earlier this year and I wanted this gift to reflect the newlyweds first Christmas together. The pearl trim and dove were hot glued into place.
Favorite Ideas
A few of my favorite bloggers have also shown their creative side through the wrapping. These truly travel worthy gifts are from the talented Heather Bullard. Blissful sigh.
The uber-creative Candice Carpenter has perfected whimsically delightful gift wrapping. I love her darling tag. So simple, but sweet.
Friday Freebie
Ooooh! I just loved looking at your creations. I think I’m ready to start wrapping now. Thank you for the wonderfully creative ideas. You are just amazing!
So beautiful those gifts are…..what an inspiration!
Im such a stinky wrapper- and do not like wrapping. I am sitting here right now procrastinating so I dont have to wrap!!. But I love beautifully wrapped gifts.You have inspired me- off I go…HOHoHo
I love all of the wrapped presents. How pretty. Great ideas here. Merry Christmas….
*sigh* Those are so pretty. The presents I wrap always look like someone under the age of five did it. 🙁
Thank you Laura for showcasing Meaghan’s incredible fight. Thanks too for the pretty wrapping tips – I would not want to rip into any of those lovely gifts. The one for the newlyweds is so very special. Have a nice weekend.
WOW!! Those a beautifully wrapped presents!!!! And what a great thing to do with your friday give-away!! 🙂Have a wonderful weekend!Monica
Very nice, Laura. My hands-down favorite part of Christmas prep is wrapping the gifts. Give me a pile of paper and ribbons and scissors and trims and I’m in heaven! And I try as much as practical to make the outside of a gift just as pretty and personal as what’s inside. So much fun – I can’t wait to get started!And thanks for passing on the info about Spirit Jump. A lovely idea any time of the year.
Awesome Friday Freebie!!! I, unfortunately, have more than one extended family member that has battled cancer in the last few years. My husbands aunt was just re-diagnosed this last week. I will join in as well and send something special to her.*hugs*
Oh, Laura, I love this post. I will be referring to it OFTEN!!! And I will be linking to it… I also keep everything and try to make packages more fun. the little things you have collected here and there are just lovely and have been used beautifully. well done. and thank you for including some other-s ideas as well. always nice to get ideas. you never know which ones will come in handy, and when. 🙂 have a great day!
kudos on the freebie! 🙂 i am liking the tutorial, too… i am not a master wrapper… so this helps! cheers!
This post is amazing and oh-so inspiring! The wrapping is brilliant. And the Friday Freebie…well, it just doesn’t get much better than that!Thanks! Have a great weekend!♥Jen
I love how you wrapped your gifts. They are so beautiful, and it’s evident you put thought and time into each one. I especially love the ones wrapped in grocery bag paper. Beautiful!
Your gift wrapping very, very pretty.My friend worked in gift wrap years ago in Macy’s too and she does a great job. That’s inspiring on the freebie. I want to donate my time in giving to others. Ciao
Those are so pretty and a very helpful tutorial. Thank you for sharing with us. Hugs, Bobbi Jo
What beautiful packages! You have inspired me to get up and go wrap some gifts. And to do the little extra to make them extra special. Thank you!
Very pretty wrapping ideas. And how wonderful to send your giveaway to Meaghan. I’m sure her spirits will be lifted!blessings,Lorrie
I LOVE wrapping paper and sometimes won’t open a gift for several days while I just enjoy the beautiful wrapping job. Weird? Thanks for all the tips. That creasing the edges is one I will do from now on. Mimi
Everything is just lovely….you are so talented. I foofed up a wreath and will be giving it away…come throw your hat in the ring. 🙂
Beautiful gift wrapping ideas!Thanks for sharing.
I’d hate to open such a lovely package!!Great idea for the Freebie Friday. And I love Meagan’s blog!
Beautiful gift wrap ideas!!! I love the idea of sending something to someone who needs a lift. A little something very beautiful arrived in my mailbox today and I am sure it will be recycled into a wonderful memory! Thank you. Have a blessed Sunday.
Laura,your gift wraping is divine,to say the least.They are all so beautiful.Of course I love the one with the peacocks…LOL…I will also put your link up ,so I’ll always have it.Merry Christmas Marie Antionette
Wow! You’re so talented! I think I always go wrong with cheap paper! I’m going to try creasing the edge this year!-Kim
Very inspirational with all the unique bows and toppers to your presents!I also love wrapping a present to perfection but this makes me want to explore options other than just the peel-and-stick bow
Wrapping is on my “to do” list today. You’ve inspired me to try to be a little bit more creative. Thanks for the tips on using double sided tape and creasing all of the edges.
You have some great wrapping paper ideas thanks for the inspiration.xoxo Susie
Pretty creations. Pretty gifts.
Love your wrapping ideas!
Love all the wrapping ideas. Thanks for the idea with the lighted table.Very clever
I love to wrap to! My gifts are much more simple though… Yours are little works of art! : ) That is so nice about your giveaway! Very kind of you! ~Liz
I really enjoyed all of your wrapping suggestions! How wonderful they all are!!Whoever is getting that box of goodies is very lucky!! You are so sweet!Becky 🙂
Wow!!! What a fabulous inspirational resource. Love your blog, thanks for sharing!
You are so creative with your gift wrapping!! I would never open any of the packages in your pics – they are too beautiful to take apart 🙂 !
Such lovely gifts! Now I am inspired! I love your lights under the table trick too, so pretty! Thanks for visiting my blog!
Thank you for visiting my blog. When I got to your site I realized I had been here before! You always have great ideas to share and I love the tutorials! What beautiful wrapped packages. Have a great Holiday!
Would you come wrap all of my gifts!? These are just lovely!!
Hi. Thanks for stopping by my blog! Wow! All of your packages look so beautiful! These are great ideas.
Your packages are beautiful! Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. I’ll definitely be coming back to yours for more inspiration.
Love your creative wrapping. They all look so pretty!
What pretty wrapping! I love to wrap, but am not nearly as creative with it as you seem to be!
Thanks for visiting! I love all of your tips and your family is quite lovely. If I received a gift from you, I don’t think I’d ever open it. The presentation alone is a gift! Thank you!
You take creative gift wrapping to a whole new level! Wow!
I am always mesmerized when I watch my gifts being wrapped in stores. Your post made it seem doable and your organizational tips as well as personalization makes me want to start my wrapping now. Laura, you are truly “gifted”!!
you are so talented at wrapping MY gifts!!!!jesus knows the truth.i love you blog mom!
I am seriously the world’s worst wrapper (and crafter) Something is wrong with the neurons that connect my mind to my hands I think 😉I aspire to beautiful gifts like the ones you’ve wrapped. And thankyou for sharing those links. So many good people out there…
These are such great wrapping ideas. I would love love love to get a neat little gift wrapped package from you. Too awesome!
What time and beauty you put into giftwraping those presents! I love them. I’m lucky to get it all wrapped in time for Christmas with my 3 year old and 10 month old running around! 😉