Gift Wrap by @GiftRapp

Posted on December 17th, 2015

I don’t mean to alarm you, but the clock is ticking and Christmas is around the corner.  Hopefully by now you’ve accumulated meaningful gifts for the loved ones in your life– but it’s time to put on the finishing touches!

I take gift wrapping pretty seriously for several reasons: 1) It’s my name. 2) It’s your present’s first impression, and it shows you care. 3) Beautifully wrapped gifts can double as holiday decor in the days leading up to your gift exchange.  My brothers wait until the last possible minute to think about wrapping (and presents, for that matter) and then stuff their loot into plastic grocery bags.  Frankly, it’s tragic.  Take my advice and don’t get caught off guard because there are SO MANY cute choices!

For my primary paper, I ordered this Kate Spade option.  Given my somewhat limited apartment storage capabilities I wanted to find gift wrap that I could use throughout the year without just having to store for next Christmas, but was still festive during the holiday season.  This roll is reversible, and has a nice Tiffany blue shade on the other side.  With a pink ribbon in the spring or summer, no one will think of this as holiday paper, but our big red bows are all jingle this month.

But if you’re looking for…

Snowflakes // LLAMAS!! // Gold Stripes // Winter Tableaus // Vintage Elements // Pinecones // Cozy Hats // Festive Bears // Holly // A classic Kate Spade look // The prettiest floral // Sophisticated marble // Party Girls // Polka Dots // Leaves // Navy & White Spots  // Something a little cheeky

…I’ve got you covered!

I want to give a special shout out to the Sugar Paper for Target collection– they have everything you need!  Pretty paper is the crux of gift wrapping foundation, but toppers like gift tags, bells, ribbons, bows, and even mini ornaments really seal the deal.  They even have fun tape!  And if wrapping is a little out of your comfort zone (looking at you, little brothers), might I suggest a pretty bag or keepsake box?

So put your elf hat on!  Open a bottle of wine, put Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You (Extra Festive)” on repeat, and get to work!