Monday, November 15, 2010

It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)

Are you looking for some new and interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts this year? If so, have a look at some of these gorgeous suggestions from all around the world!

It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)

In Japan there is a tradition to present gifts in a wrapping cloth called “Furoshiki”.

It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1), Furoshiki

This is such an important part of life and culture in Japan that the Ministry of the Environment Government of Japan has even posted a PDF guide on using cloth for wrapping gifts. This is such an environmentally friendly way to wrap gifts as you will be cutting down on the paper that is used for gift wrapping and the cloth that is used can then be re-purposed! How nifty and thrifty is that!?

It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1), Furoshiki


It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)

It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)



Martha Stewart has a great idea to use vintage Christmas linens to wrap unusually-shaped items.  Try to find inexpensive sets of napkins and handkerchiefs at yard sales, estate sales, and markets.
It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)






It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)


It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)


It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)


It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)


Some Aussie Bloggers have some great gift wrapping ideas. Have you wrapped using aluminium foil or baking paper before? Have a look at these ideas from Mondo Cherry!
It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)

It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)


You can't wrong using the good old brown paper! Look at these ideas from Sania Pell of The Homemade Home


It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)

It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)



The Martha Stewart Website has these great ideas for wrapping with craft paper.
It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)


It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)



This is a beautiful idea from another Aussie, Adelle.com.au

It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)


My American friends I'm sure already know that Country Living is always full of fabulous ideas-just look at these!



It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)


It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)

It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)


And here is some more Christmas inspiration from the Martha Stewart Website .

It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)

It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)

These gift tags have been made with recycled Christmas cards.

It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)




These gifts have been wrapped in artwork created by the kids and they have been decorated with pipe cleaners, string and ribbon.
It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)


It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)




I particularly love this idea. As Martha says,
Biodegradable stuffing cushions small, fragile items just as well as plastic bubble wrap or Styrofoam peanuts, a recycler's worst nightmare.


It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)


Finally, here are some other beautiful ideas that I found from online!

Google Images

It's a Wrap: Interesting ways to wrap your Christmas and Holiday gifts (part 1)

So, whether your beautifully wrapped gifts are stacked under your Christmas tree, mailed to your loved ones or hand delivered to your family and friends on Christmas day, I hope you find some of these Christmas wrapping ideas might help to make your Christmas gift exchange extra-special and memorable this year!



Best Christmas wishes,

Natasha


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51 comments:

  1. Amy KinserNovember 15, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    Great ideas! I love the 4U and the burlap wrapped ideas especially. I also loved the from my kitchen to your belly.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Julie HarwardNovember 15, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    I think my favorite is the Christmas cloths...because after you open the gift, you get to also keep the pretty cloth! ;D

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  3. PaulaNovember 15, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    What cute gift wrapping ideas! Thanks for posting. :)

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  4. mariaNovember 15, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    Hi Natasha,
    All the ideas are nice but the one from Japan I love it. It's great that we can learn new things all the time.
    Thank you!

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  5. EliFlaNovember 15, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    NAtasha...good morning (here it's 9.30 am)....this is a great post with great ideas...THANK U!!!!

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  6. Happier Than a Pig in MudNovember 15, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    All beautiful ideas Natasha! Now I just need to get the gifts:@)

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  7. JohannaNovember 15, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    Hi Natasha,
    thank you for sharing this nice ideas with us. Wrapping is every year a theme. We have in Germany a lot of wonderful printed Christmas paper. But after unwrapping the living room looked almost like a garbage dump. So we decided to chance the way of wrapping. I will post about it in December.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  8. LaNovember 15, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    Natasha,

    Thanks so much for sharing these wonderful ideas for wrapping.

    Happy Monday! La

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  9. AnonymousNovember 16, 2010 at 12:27 AM

    Wow! A ton of inspiration here. I like all of the unexpected ways the gifts are wrapped - just the kind of inspiration I was looking for. Thanks for linking up! Have a great week...

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  10. Celestial CharmsNovember 16, 2010 at 1:13 AM

    Hi Natasha,
    Fabulous. Love that tag that reads, "From my Kitchen, to your Belly." Too funny. Lots of great ideas in your post today. Thanks for sharing.
    Maureen

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  11. dj56vNovember 16, 2010 at 2:00 AM

    Loved looking at all the beautiful gift wrapping ideas! I never would have thought to use doilies or recycled Christmas cards...and Martha Stewart is the queen of decorating! Nice post!

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  12. Scrappy GirlNovember 16, 2010 at 5:01 AM

    So many wonderful ideas. I think "4U" is my favorite.

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  13. MandieNovember 16, 2010 at 7:04 AM

    Ooo the white is my favorite! I also love the blue and white gift. I love seeing all of the different ideas, thanks for posting!

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  14. JennyNovember 16, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    Oh so many good ideas!!!!

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  15. AnonymousNovember 16, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    The 4 U is my pick! Love the paper rosette packages, as well. They are all great ideas. Can't wait to wrap Christmas gifts, this year. Thanks for the inspiration!
    ~M

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  16. BrookeNovember 16, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Hi Natasha. I've been stopping by every now and then for a little while but thought it was high time to tell you how much I love this blog. A trip to Canada at Christmas time in 2006 changed the way I view Christmas and now I love enjoying the whole season. Your blog certainly helps me do that, so many fantastic ideas and inspiration all in one place! Thank you!

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  17. Little GumnutNovember 16, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Wow, those are so beautiful! Love the popcorn around the bowl packaging idea! How cool is that!

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  18. DanielleNovember 16, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Holy Cow- My in-laws are the best wrappers ever and now with all these ideas I may just blow their minds this year!!!! Thanks so much for those. WOW- love it!
    Love
    D

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  19. Nesty GirlNovember 16, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    I love it all! I am considering making some small table cloths (tea cloths) and wrapping some of my gifts in these. And I definitely took note of some of the "packing peanut" alternatives; those foam peanuts are awful!!!

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  20. Linda@Coastal CharmNovember 16, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    What a boatload of cute ideas...love that shirt all wrap up!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  21. Glenda/MidSouthNovember 16, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    Lots of great ideas for wrapping gifts. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowNovember 16, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    Such fun ideas - I am always drawn to Martha Stewart!

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  23. scrapwordsmomNovember 17, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    Those are some excellent ideas. I LOVE the butterflies. I have a cute butterfly punch I could do that with. I also love the simple kraft paper with pretty ribbons.

    Thanks for sharing the Christmas Spirit with us and thank you so much for reading Words of Me Project. I appreciate your comments!

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  24. JennyNovember 17, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    You are so sweet,thank you! I´m sorry you didn´t win this time. But please join in for my next giveaway. I´ll post it today or tomorrow at the latest.
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  25. CASNovember 17, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Wrapping the presents is about the only aspect of Christmas that I really do not enjoy, but some of the ideas could change my attitude on the subject. Thank you for sharing.
    CAS

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  26. DANANovember 17, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    That is awesome! I would love for you to come link up at our Strut Your Stuff Party!

    http://danajeanward.blogspot.com/2010/11/strut-your-stuff-link-party-and.html

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  27. CharissaNovember 17, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    I love furoshiki - it's great to see you post about them. And what an impressive compilation of gift wrapping ideas in general! I hope your Christmas gift wrapping process is a fun one this year!

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  28. Tammy @ tinselshop.comNovember 17, 2010 at 11:50 PM

    Natasha,

    First of all, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!! Thanks for the inspiration, these are great. I am all about brown paper, dress it up with glitter tags and a satin bow, nothing prettier!

    Best wishes,
    Tammy

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  29. Easy To Be Gluten FreeNovember 20, 2010 at 1:05 AM

    What a fun post. I always try to have a different wrapping theme every year. Thanks for sharing all of these great ideas.

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  30. Birgitta - foto CHIPNovember 27, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    This was really a journey around peoples creativity.

    All the best to you!

    http://fotochip.blogspot.com/2010/11/pink-saturday-hat.html

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  31. Gracie JewelleryNovember 27, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    Love those butterflies. Happy Pink Saturday. Hey, I'm having a giveaway!

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  32. My Crafty Little PageNovember 27, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    Really love the burlap idea and the initials! Fun post. :) Nancy

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  33. Tammy @BeatriceBanksNovember 27, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Wow! These are some great ideas! Didn't even know you had this blog. Love it!

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  34. NancyNovember 27, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Wonderful! My mother has been using many of the ideas using recycled papers, cloth, lace, ribbon and whatever forever! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  35. JacquelineNovember 27, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    What an amazing collection of ideas. I am really drawn to the brown paper wrapping and I adored the 4 U tags added on. I love to make my wrapping for special friends unusual. Thanks for all of the wonderful ideas for Pink Sat.

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  36. RebeccaNovember 27, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    Soooooo many wonderful gift wrapping ideas-thanks for sharing them with us!

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  37. KarenHarveyCoxNovember 27, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    Natasha,
    What a clever and inspiring post. I love all the wrapping inspiration, it's my favorite thing to do. This post is too wonderful to put in the archives. Let me know I would love to put a link to this on my sidebar of my Christmas blog.

    You are so inspiring, and I am so glad that I found you and your numerous inspirational blogs.
    karen

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  38. viridianNovember 28, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    great ideas!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  39. TamiNovember 28, 2010 at 2:30 AM

    Those were some of the best ideas I ever seen! Great job of picking the best of the best!
    Have a fantastic weekend!
    xo Tami

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  40. Maria@BubblegumandDuctTapeNovember 28, 2010 at 2:52 AM

    Hi, I just found your blog through Pink Saturday and love it.

    These are all such great ideas, thanks for the PDF file, I'm sure going to use some of these ideas, they are so fun.

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  41. DonnieNovember 28, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    Wow they make my envelope with a check in it look really plain....lol..I love all those ideas to make your package look like a gift too. Happy Pink Saturday.

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  42. AnonymousNovember 28, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    So many great ideas for "green" wrappings!! Thanks for all of the info! Hope you had a great Pink Sat! dana

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  43. OliviaNovember 28, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    Oh my this is fabulous! Of course i am digging the too cute white and burlap ideas!
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  44. GailNovember 28, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    These are really great and gets the mind working. I love the post, thanks for sharing these ideas. Happy PS
    Gail

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  45. PatriciaNovember 28, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday ! I hope your Thanksgiving was full
    of family, friends, and fabulous friends. All the wrapping photos are just lovely. I have enjoyed my
    visit to your beautiful blog. Have a wonderful new week.

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  46. DebNovember 29, 2010 at 2:04 AM

    Fabulous post, Natalie. This is the best part for me....wrapping the gifts and trying new ideas each year. Thank you for so many wonderful ideas. I will have fun with some of these. Love your blog....keep em coming. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x5

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  47. StephanieNovember 29, 2010 at 6:13 AM

    These are such great ideas. It really inspired me! Thanks for sharing. Stephanie

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  48. BeverlyNovember 29, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    What can I say, Natasha? I love them all, and I love presents.

    Happy Pink Saturday.

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  49. AnonymousDecember 3, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    What a huge, wonderful assortment of pictures and reference you have here!!! love it.
    I came over from PK: this is a fun linky party, no?

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  50. In casa di Cri ....October 12, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Questo commento lo scrivo in italiano perche' mi riesce meglio......che pacchetti meravilgiosi!!!!!!
    Cri.

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  51. Nicole {WonkyWonderful}July 16, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Beautiful wrapping ideas. Thanks - Visiting from SumosSweetStuff linkup

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Christmas is forever, not for just one day,
for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away
like bells and lights and tinsel, in some box upon a shelf.
The good you do for others is good you do yourself...
Norman Wesley Brooks, "Let Every Day Be Christmas," 1976

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