I like to think I'm super duper crafty. To reflect this assumption about myself, I frequently try to prove my craftiness to others. For Christmas, I did this by wrapping my presents like a true craft enthusiast.
Original Pinterest Inspiration:
http://frogprincepaperie.com/2011/11/washi-tape-gift-wrapping-inspiration.html
Materials:
Brown Postal Paper (or craft paper, whatever tickles your fancy)
Tape and Scissors
Red Washi Tape
Red and White Baker's Twine (Etsy)
Silver Sharpie
Procedure:
- Wrap your present in the brown paper. I used double-sided tape because it made me feel more professional.
- Pick a corner of the top of the gift and write the recipient's name in silver sharpie. Get creative! Here are some hand-lettering ideas for fonts.
- Make a washi tape cross that wraps around the present and that divides it into 4 rectangular sections. I like to give the name borders with the tape, and let the other rectangles reflect the space that the name took up. (Maybe that doesn't make sense... sorry. I don't know how to say it.)
- Now we're gonna make a bow with the baker's twine. To do that, measure out a length of twine that wraps all the way around both lengths of the box. Add a few inches for the bow, then triple the twine and cut it. Keep it all folded into three lengths. It'll look nicer when you tie it.
- Then wrap the twine around the box so that it lines up with the washi tape. Since I have no idea how to describe this process without painstakingly going through it, here's a video that will help if you don't know how. Tie a pretty bow!
- Yay for gift wrapping! Give it to the person whose name is on the box and watch them struggle to open your expertly tied bow!
