Not having wrapping paper in the house happens to me more than I like to admit. So often, when there is wrapping paper it’s for the wrong occasion or there’s not enough left on a roll to cover half a present.
We’re celebrating Jeff’s birthday tonight and I realized, once again, that I was short on paper. In a pinch I grabbed a few paper shopping bags, cut them to size, and wrapped the packages. Then with my white gel pen I went to town adding my favorite triangle pattern to one gift and some birthday-bunting to another. Finn and Gus personalized their presents to DAD too. I thought the end result looked cute and sweet and wanted to share with you, just in case you ever find yourself in my situation :)
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Love this. I think adding your own drawings makes it way better than just having pretty wrapping paper. HBD WAFF!!!!
I agree, I think I might always make my own paper.
So adorable and simple! Love this idea.
Thanks Annie!
What a great idea! I made a last minute panic when I forgot my Mum’s birthday the other week. Having searched the internet I found a great site called http://www.domandgeri.com who do personalised cards and wrapping paper (which I’d never seen before). They were my saviour! I uploaded a picture of the two of us to my card and matching wrapping paper and was able to personalise the text too. I don’t think my Mum even realised it was late, she loved the personalised touch and even kept them. I would highly recommend the company and my products came next day even though I had only paid for first class delivery.
Cool idea, I’ll have to check that out sometime.