Sunday, December 4, 2011

Gift Wrap Extraordinaire

I am so excited that this week's Christmas Blogger Block Party has begun! The theme today is "Holiday Copycat." Hope you're joining this fun party!


I've always been a very boring gift wrapper - because I never knew how to make packages look thrilling. Since blogging these past nine months, I've learned to jump in and try things, knowing they don't have to be perfect (thanks, Nester, for the quote!). 


Woman's Day's "Best Ideas for Christmas" edition showed some very exciting Christmas gift wrap ideas using brown craft paper. This is Page 73 from the magazine ~


Nandina berries and greens from my back yard were tucked into my package. 


Nandina berries are always available here in Virginia during the holiday season, and I've often used them in various Christmas vignettes. I think this may be my favorite ~ 


Be sure to link up to, or visit links from, DebbieDoo's "Copy Cat" blog party!



I'm sharing at:
http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/
http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com
http://sewchatty.blogspot.com
http://www.homemakeronadime.com
http://dittledattle.blogspot.com
http://www.homesavvyatoz.com
http://becolorful.typepad.com
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com
http://houseinroses.blogspot.com
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com
http://sewcando.blogspot.com
http://craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com
http://makingtheworldcuter.com
http://www.cherishedbliss.com
http://www.tipjunkie.com
http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com
http://abowlfulloflemons.blogspot.com
http://projectqueen.org
http://theshadyporch.blogspot.com/
http://suelovescherries.blogspot.com
http://www.passionatelyartistic.com
http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com
http://laurieannas.blogspot.com
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50 comments:

  1. Pretty! I love the look of plain brown paper for giftwrap.

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  2. Boring wrapper NO more! How pretty. Glad you shared the magazine holiday inspiration with the party, Have fun!

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  3. Your wrapping is beautiful! Love them!
    Debbie

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  4. Oh those are darling. I love the bright red of course on the brown paper. I am not that good at wrapping either but like to buy the big ribbons at Sam's. They jaz up the gifts nicely.

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  5. How adorable! The nandina berries are brilliant. GREAT copy cat! I am visiting from Debbie's.

    xoxoxo,
    Ricki Jill

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  6. Hi lovely lady.
    You are a Great copycat so Beautiful!!! I love how you put this all together.
    XXOO Diane

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  7. That package is so pretty. I love brown paper and red ribbon, so this is perfect. Great copy cat!

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  8. I love wrapping presents - I know, totally weird, but so true! I'm a master wrapper, I'd like to think anyway ;)

    Usually I just stick to paper and bows - last year I made the switch to ribbons instead of the usual store bought bows. And this year, thanks to your amazing inspiration, I think I'll add the sprigs of greenery and berries. Your package looks just stunning!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Take care,
    Christina
    www.designingbynumbers.com

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  9. Well, look at you!! This is perfect!!! You did an excellent job!! So pretty! Can you wrap my gifts for me?? LOL!!

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  10. I always use the brown craft paper it is so versatile. Your package turned out just darling and I love the added greenery. Visiting from Debbies CCC.

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  11. Your copycat is so much better and looks beautiful!

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  12. Very simple...but oh, so elegant! You've done good, my dear!!
    Hugs!

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  13. I think you've got it down! BH&G is going to come knocking!

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  14. Ooooh so pretty! Love the simplicity of it!!

    Nicely done!

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  15. Mary - It's too pretty to open!

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  16. Your package is so pretty with that red polka-dot ribbon and those nandina berries! Great copy cat!

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  17. Your copy is perfect. Love the ribbon you used, it really pops~!

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  18. It's just gorgeous! You've really improved on plain brown packing paper.

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  19. Oh I'm so happy you have taken the plunge to use brown paper wrap..I have been wrapping all my gifts in brown or plain white wrap and have enjoyed making the gift wrapping the center of the gift! What fun..and being the recipent is even better...
    Have a wonderful week...
    Kindredly,
    Shirley

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  20. Love your brown paper package wrapped up with pretty ribbons and berries.
    Barb

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  21. Fabulous!! At first I thought YOUR version was your inspiration photo! So, yours must be better than the original:):) XO, Pinky

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  22. Looking good...love the ribbon and I always love using craft paper as giftwrap. Come by and share with us at my NIFTY THRIFTY party on Monday.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  23. Your packages look wonderful! I love the berries tucked into the ribbon.

    visiting from the Copycat party! : )

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  24. So pretty...love the greens and berries, nice touch!

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  25. Love your copy, so pretty!....Christine

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  26. Love it! I am using brown paper this year, but I had not thought to add the berries. That is just super cute!!

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  27. Polka dots and berries...Oh MY!! I love it!!!

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  28. Very pretty! I love this look. I wish I had the berries in MY yard!

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  32. I absolutely love that look. Every year I tell myself that I am going to use brown paper to wrap with, but I don't. Well, you've just given me the push I need to go for it!

    Sharon @ mrshinesclass

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  34. I love the gift wrap. So beautiful and festive! You should totally link up to my Christmas Linky Carnival.
    http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-in-december-link-carnival.html

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  35. I am definitely a boring gift wrapper as well. These are some beautiful ideas:)

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  36. I love a pretty package! Your is delightful!
    Sherry

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  37. I would absolutely be thrilled to receive a package this pretty. Love it. Your pictures are gorgeous... so important, I think, to great blogging. Thanks so much for linking this up to BeColorful's Motivated Monday.
    Pam

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  38. So beautiful! I love how nice it looks with the brown paper. :)

    I'd love for you to link up and share:
    http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2011/12/pinteresting-link-party-week-sixteen.html

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  39. Beautiful, yours are prettier than the ones in the magazine.

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  40. I am not good at wrapping and making pretty bows. My daughter-law-does great bows, so each Christmas I save them and use them next year.

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  41. I have always been a sucker for the very neutral paper that shows off the ribbon.

    Thank you!
    Mary @ SeaQuilts

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  42. These are so pretty. I love the brown paper and the red bow, so lovely!

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  45. Gorgeous! Caught my eye at the Sew Darn Crafty link up!

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  46. Super pretty!! I'm always amazed at how beautiful simple brown paper can be with just some fun ribbon!! Thanks for sharing!! :)

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  47. Hi Mary,

    Nice to meet you! I am visitng from Debbie Doos. Love your packages, and the Nandina berries are perfect! Great job!

    Happy holidays!

    Debbie

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  48. Hi Mary,

    Nice to meet you! I am visitng from Debbie Doos. Love your packages, and the Nandina berries are perfect! Great job!

    Happy holidays!

    Debbie

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  50. The wrap is basically pretty. I like it that way.

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