Guest Picks: Relaxing Holiday Gift Wrapping
When the holiday season gets stressful, retreat to an hour or two of thoughtful gift wrapping with these papers, ribbons and more
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After the (let's call it what it is) stress of buying holiday gifts, I actually look forward to the time when I can sit down and wrap them. With beautiful paper in hand, I tape and bind with lovely ribbon or twine. Taking my time, I relax into the task. This is when I feel the joy of the season upon me. — Justine from Design Skool
by Angela Liguori
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Pikku's wrapping paper is a new holiday tradition of mine.
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Angela Liguori of Studio Carta imports this unusual and lovely string-wrapped cotton thread from Italy.
by Angela Liguori
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In tight or loose weave, Studio Carta's Italian cotton ribbon is available in a myriad of colors.
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Every year before the holidays, I head to Ikea for some basic, inexpensive wrapping. This year's favorites are these retro Santa bags. They're great for party favors, Christmas candy or small gifts.
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Olive Manna's festive twist ties are great for a quick closure, as well as a myriad of other craft projects.
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This holiday season, try a little chartreuse instead of evergreen. It's a fresh twist on an old theme.
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Made in collaboration with Angela Languori, Pikku's cotton ribbon comes with a wooden paddle that is hand-carved in Vermont.
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Witty and cute, Anthropologie's pom-pom paper will put a smile on even the biggest Grinch's face.
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Great for the holidays, or any time of year, Olive Manna's aged tags have a vintage appeal that's totally contemporary.
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A little bling, especially these cheerful gold leaves, makes everyone happy.
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This year I'm going with a little blue twine. It's so pretty with either gold or silver.
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For DIY wrap, my favorite is good ol' kraft paper. A simple gold star or tree stamp makes yards of festive holiday paper.
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Serene and simply lovely (much like the real thing), snowflakes made from Japanese washi paper are an easy way to adorn a package. I apply only one, off center, and then maybe add a sprig of evergreen.
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Graceful berry and weed stamps from Tara Hogan of Ink + Wit are also great for DIY wrap and cards.
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Mimicking frosted pine needles, Dream & Candies' silver cord adds a delicate touch.
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A new favorite, Paper and Present (get it?) has several midcentury-inspired designs.
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I often eschew gift tags in favor of simply writing "To" and "From" directly on the wrapping paper. Whether you do this or not, your note is most festive written in metallic gold and silver ink. I prefer a fine point.
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Japanese washi tape is great for all your holiday craft ideas, including wrappings. Crisscross it or create a tree, star or other design. It's especially handy for presents that need to be shipped.
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I love black swirls with gold. This adds just a hint of noir to the holidays.
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Made with a vintage letterpress motif, Viva Greetings' paper in coral is a more modern take on wrappings.
Next: More ideas for stylish gift wrapping
Next: More ideas for stylish gift wrapping
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kennedytarheel Anthropologie's pom pom wrapping paper is now on sale!
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Tile-Stones Never heard of wrapped cotton before! What a great find! And love that pom pom wrapping paper.
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