Don’t get mad at me! Yes, I’m talking about how to organize your gift wrap stash and it’s still October!!! But I wanted to share how I’ve revamped my gift wrapping system to better streamline things – for not only the holidays but for all of the occasions when you need to wrap and bring gifts.
Speaking of gifts…CONGRATS to Megan! She won the ThirtyOne Crossbody Bag Giveaway! I loved when she emailed me back to claim her prize, and she shared that she was in labor with #6. LOVE it! #gomomma
Now…as much as I adore cute themed gift wrap and fancy, colorful bags, I’ve realized that when it comes to gift wrapping, simplifying can truly be a life-saver! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve needed a “boy” gift bag for a birthday party and all we had available was “girl” themed gift bags, or vice versa. With my streamlined system this problem is now a thing of the past! My system works for all occasions and makes it really easy to personalize gifts as necessary. (I provided affiliate links if you are interested in any of the products I’ve purchased.)
First, I no longer buy gift wrap. Enter in this beautiful, well not really, postal wrapping paper. (Scotch Postal Wrapping Paper, 30 Inches x 30 Feet (7901)
*Please note – you’ll want to use a more industrial type of tape to secure this paper as it is thicker and sometimes a little harder to work with.
Secondly, I purchased a set of these brown paper bags, they are a medium-sized bag that work for most smaller to medium-sized gifts (Craft Gift Bags ~ Brown Paper 1 dozen – 10″ x 5″ x 13″
Same thing as with the brown gift wrap, I add a little color with a ribbon or tie, attach a card, and the present comes to life! Gone are the days of wondering if a Christmas themed gift bag will work for a wedding present…
Thirdly, I keep a nice supply of ribbon and ties. Not only are these a fun way to add a little color, they also help to secure gift bags so that you can’t see in! And, the ribbons give a wrapped gift a much more finished and polished look.
I also try to keep on hand plain gift tags and general cards for thank you’s and birthdays. And tissue paper is another great way to personalize a gift and give the brown neutral packaging a pop!
With a little prior planning and shopping, I have found that the stress of wrapping has gone to the wayside! Now I’m off to work on my holiday shopping gift list.
Sing with me…“Brown paper packages tied up in string…these are a few of my favorite things…”
TELL Me…Do you need to do some simplifying and organizing with your gift wrap stash?
