December 23rd, 2011
That's a wrap
If Maria von Trapp can make clothes out of curtains, we can certainly think up imaginative ways to wrap a gift. Herewith, a few of our crafty favourites.
Material Girl
Fabric is always a lovely alternative to paper. Those old Toile de Jouy cushion covers would work beautifully, or how about cutting out the wine stain from an out-of-use table cloth and using that? If the collars and cuffs are looking tatty on your chap’s shirts, you could up-cycle them too.
Gift Wrap
If you like the idea of the wrapping being a gift in itself, why not opt for a Marimekko tea towel or chic vintage silk scarf?
Read All About It
Newspaper is a good one too. I like Corriere dello Sport and the Financial Times because they’re pink!
Kitchen Aid
Your kitchen drawers are likely filled with possibilities. Parchment paper stenciled with glittery stars is so pretty and festive.
Gift tags are so easy to make, and remember, most things look better with a bow on top. —Athena Tsavliris
