Pretty packages make nice first impressions.
This year, impress your recipient with a beautifully wrapped gift. When these are placed under the tree they double as lovely holiday decorations.
Eucalyptus Leaves
Duplicate the look of a fresh eucalyptus wreath with this miniature version of eucalyptus leaves in a garland design. You can also make the shape into a wreath on a square or rectangular package.
Materials:
2 shades of green craft paper (available at Michaels)
Craft glue, scissors, Scotch tape
Miniature glitter dots (available at Michaels)
Green wrapping paper
Cut your two shades of green paper into 10-centimetre wide strips. Fold the strips in half and make a crease down the centre. Using your scissors cut half-petal shapes along the fold line. When the fold is open you are left with a full shaped petal. Continue to cut half-petals along the whole folded side of the paper. Repeat this with the other coloured green craft paper.
Wrap your gift in the green wrapping paper and set aside. Using your craft glue apply petal on top of petal in a wreath or garland shape on the topside of your gift. Let dry. Add your glitter dots in a random fashion along the garland.
Winter Wreath
This is a pretty winter-white themed gift idea. Using a small snowflake hole punch and some silver dots you can create this gift in minutes. Look for snowflake hole punches at your local craft store. For larger gifts choose a snowflake punch in a large size.
Materials:
White glossy wrapping paper (available at Michaels)
Scotch tape
Silver beading thread
Silver miniature dot stickers
White and powder blue shades of craft paper
Silver beads (optional)
Snowflake hole punch
Wrap your gift in the white, glossy paper and set aside.
Punch out enough snowflakes to create a wreath the desired size for your package. If you plan to alternate the snowflakes in powder blue and white then cut out in equal amounts.
Lay out the pattern that you wish to create first with the snowflakes. Do not glue them to the package until you are satisfied with the look.
Once you have glued them, alternate the silver miniature dot stickers in the centres of the snowflakes and add the silver beads.
To finish off the wreath, tie a small bow with the silver beading thread and glue to the bottom of the wreath. Let dry.
Barb Lunter is a freelance writer with a passion for home decor, entertaining and floral design. Contact Barb by email at [email protected] or follow her on her blog at lunter.ca.
