It is an ongoing joke with my family and friends that I am a horrible gift wrapper. It's not that I am messy by nature or do not like crafts, I simply run out of patience.
The fact of the matter is I love giving presents to others and am equally in love with the paper industry. I always choose great wrap and bows to adorn my gifts, but it always has this imperfect quirk to it...whether there's not enough/too much tape, or I did not measure correctly resulting in a little paper patch to cover my mistake.
Why can't someone who designs for a living, who has a {healthy} obsession with color and pattern, and loves accessorizing get it down to a science? I do not know. Here are some things I do know.
1. There is an invitation to go with every gift wrap design out there. Coordinating paper style with your greeting card or invite is not only fun to do, but it also shows the gift receiver that you wrapped their present with love and a conscious creativity. Make it about the whole package. I've paired eieio's summer of love & flex | red patterns with our Grape Gloss & Chic Bauble invitations.
2. Big things come in small packages, so whether you're wrapping an item of clothing, a book, or a board game, choose a paper that will really shine. There are thousands of patterns out there, and while I do enjoy a solid color here and there, well-designed papers are tres chic. Whether you gravitate towards retro-inspired, whimsical, or perhaps minimalist looks, there are endless possibilities.
3. Reduce, reuse, and recycle. The three r's have been ingrained in our minds and for good reason. Fish Lip Paper Designs uses 100% recycled paper and prints with soy inks. Forward-thinking designers are constantly coming up with ways to reduce impact on the environment. Make sure you do your part and make your gift a little greener.
I 100% agree with spending time and thinking about your gift wrap! It does show you care and it's always fun to have the best looking gift at any party! :-)
Posted by: cedar | Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 08:58 PM