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It’s A Wrap (Stampin’ Up! Style Of Course)

November 25, 2019 6 Comments

There’s lots of discussion about the amount of die used in commercial gift wrap that makes it unsuitable for recycling. So today I thought I’d bring you a possible solution, hand made gift wrap.

24" x 30" wrapping paper created using the Peaceful Boughs Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme

STAMPS, INK AND PACKING PAPER

My gift wrap started out as 24″ x 30″ sheets of off-white acid-free clean newsprint paper purchased from our local U-Haul depot. I bought a box of 100 sheets but there are different pack sizes to suit every budget.

For today’s gift wrap I chose the Peaceful Boughs Stamp Set and a variety of earthy ink colours. Then I simply started stamping on the paper.

I had no real design in mind, but to make life easier I began with the largest of the three fir branches. Using Mossy Meadow ink I stamped the branch randomly on the paper leaving large gaps between the images. Then came the medium fir branch stamped using Old Olive ink.

Next using Soft Suede ink I stamped the larger of the two fir cones. My gift wrap was starting to take shape and it was now time to add a sentiment.

So still staying with the Peaceful Boughs Stamp Set I chose ‘Season’s Greetings’, and with Cherry Cobbler ink I added it to my design.

24" x 30" gift wrap created using the Peaceful Boughs Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme

THAT’S A WRAP

The available space on the paper was filling up nicely so now it was time to finish things off.

There were still some images I hadn’t used so I chose Pear Pizzazz ink to stamp some of the smallest fir branches. Then I followed that up with the smaller pine cones, some stamped in Crumb Cake ink and some others using Soft Suede.

To complete my project I turned to the last remaining image from Peaceful Boughs Stamp Set, the spots. Using this image I filled in the remaining gaps in the design with Pool Party ink. In a relatively short period of time my gift wrap was done.

All I need to do now is get on with my Christmas Shopping!

Of course when you’ve wrapped your gift you’ll need a gift tag for it. Here’s some of my previous blog posts with a variety of gift tag ideas for you.

  • An inky idea – faded edges
  • A snowman arms observation
  • Copper and blue, just for you
  • Christmas Gleaming sneak peek
  • Fun among the mistletoe
  • Shake it up with Ice Stampin’ Glitter

PRODUCT LIST

BUNDLE BONUS – I bought the Peaceful Boughs Stamp Set in a bundle with the coordinating Beautiful Boughs Dies. This meant I saved 10% off the cost of buying them separately. Although I didn’t use the dies today I’ve included a link to the bundle in case you want to look at this option.

Peaceful Boughs Cling Stamp Set (En)
Peaceful Boughs Cling Stamp Set (En)
Peaceful Boughs Bundle (En)
Peaceful Boughs Bundle (En)
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad

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  1. Cathy Dahl says

    November 25, 2019 at 9:41 am

    What a wonderful idea. This would be a fun project to do with kids.

    Reply
    • Tracy Elsom says

      November 25, 2019 at 9:42 am

      Thank you Cathy, yes it’s a really simple project that anyone could do.

      Reply
  2. Lm says

    November 25, 2019 at 1:28 pm

    Hello,
    Nice reminder. I have done that with birthday stamps. Getting out the roll thinking you have wrap and really you just have a sliver.
    Happy Thanksgiving

    Reply
    • Tracy Elsom says

      November 25, 2019 at 1:38 pm

      Thank you, it’s nice to be able to coordinate the gift wrap with tags too.

      Reply
  3. Barb E says

    November 25, 2019 at 8:03 pm

    Handmade gift wrap – such a fun way to make a gift even more special and unique! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Tracy Elsom says

      November 25, 2019 at 9:04 pm

      Thank you Barb

      Reply

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