Japanese artist Maeda Baku turns tape into origami present toppers. Such a cute idea and perfect for that added touch to make your gift special! This would be so fun to try with all the pretty new tapes that are coming out lately too!
Wanda Wen
The Soolip Fix
Animal Wrappings
August 30th, 2010Tags: gift topper, gift wrap, Maeda Baku, Soolip, Soolip Blog, The Art of Gift Wrapping, Wanda Wen
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Ice Cream Cone Balloons
August 16th, 2010
Ice Cream Cone Balloons by Martha Stewart
I think these ice cream cone balloons by Martha Stewart’s Craft Department are such a sweet idea for a child’s birthday party! Another great example of how paper can make every day objects extraordinary!
Tags: art of gift wrapping, Balloons, birthday party decor, decorations, Martha Stewart, Mother Nature, Mothering, Soolip, Soolip Blog, The Art of Gift Wrapping, Wanda Wen
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Flying Cranes
June 28th, 2010
DIY Paper Crane Mobile by Papelhilo
A very pregnant friend of mine is currently preparing the nursery for her first child and I think this DIY paper crane mobile by Papelhilo would be a sweet addition! All the project calls for is twig, string, paper, and beads. I love the beauty one can create from simple materials.
Tags: Crafts, Nursery, simplicity, Soolip, The Art of Gift Wrapping, Wanda Wen
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Once-A-Year-Books
June 22nd, 2010
Baby brag books are a great way to document your baby’s first months, but why stop just after the first few years? I just came across these once-a-year books by Laikonik, and I absolutely love them. Simple in design, these accordion style books have space for one photo per page. Add one one photo and a corresponding caption for each year until your child is 18 for an extended album that is truly brag-worthy!
Tags: Laikonik, Soolip, The Art of Gift Wrapping, Wanda Wen
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Paper Nature
June 8th, 2010
Look at this gorgeous flower I passed on the street. Doesn’t it look like paper?! It reminds me of the tree-free gift wrap I carry in my store, Soolip, made of recycled cotton rags. I love the texture and had to share it with you all!
Tags: Nature, Soolip, Soolip Blog, The Art of Gift Wrapping, Wanda Wen
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A Simple, Sweet, and Squeaky Clean Teacher’s Gift
May 26th, 2010
Teacher Appreciation Soap Gift by Design Mom
I hold a very special place in my heart for teachers. They are unsung heroes and key to our children’s development and achievement. At the end of each school year, I like to give my kids’ teachers a sweet “thank you” gift as a token of my appreciation. I am constantly on the look out for new and inexpensive ideas, and I just came across a great one on Design Mom’s blog. Check it out! What teacher doesn’t appreciate being germ free? The label design is so sweet and is available as a downloadable template. For step by step instructions on how to make the gift, click here.
Tags: gift wrap, Gift Wrapping, inexpensive gift, kids, Soolip, Soolip Blog, teacher apprciation, Teacher gift, The Art of Gift Wrapping, Wanda Wen
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DIY Decorative Fabric Tape
May 25th, 2010
Fabric Tape by Annekata
I just stumbled upon another fabulous crafting blog by German artisan Annekata. Through traditional sewing and fabric arts, Annekata shares her interpretation of “slow design.” While her craft may take love and patience, she recently posted this fantastic fabric tape tutorial that actually looks quite quick and easy. What a great idea for transforming those pesky left over fabric scraps into a punchy decorative accessory! For the full tutorial, click here.
Tags: Annekata, art of gift wrapping, diy, do it yourself, Fabric tape, gift wrap, Gift Wrapping, Soolip, Soolip Blog, The Art of Gift Wrapping, Wanda Wen
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Giant Paper Poppies
May 6th, 2010
Giant Paper Poppies via MarthaStewart.com
I just came across this fabulous giant paper poppies decoration project at MarthaStewart.com. They would make a beautiful table accent for Mother’s Day brunch. Of course, I would also suggest using them as a fanciful gift topper as well. Grab the kids and let them join in on the fun! These poppies are super easy to make. However, the project does require using a hot glue gun, a good task to assign to the big kids in your house. Click here for the full tutorial.
Tags: art of gift wrapping, Crafts, gift topper, gift wrap, kids, Soolip, Soolip Blog, The Art of Gift Wrapping, Wanda Wen
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Crafting with Kids Tutorial: Quick Paper Mache!
April 26th, 2010
Paper Mache Tutorial via The Red Thread
Last week’s Of The Hand exhibition inspired me to create and find new crafting projects, especially ones that are kid friendly. I came across this paper mache project on The Red Thread (love her ideas!). In my house, there are certain sections of the newspaper that instantly get tossed into the recycling bin. Imagine turning next week’s classifieds section into a gorgeous new work of art! Again, this why I love love love working with paper…what is old can become new and beautiful again and again and again!
Click here to see the full tutorial at The Red Thread. I would take this project up a notch by embellishing the paper with some natural elements, such as some fresh pressed flowers.
Tags: eco-friendly, gift wrap, Gift Wrapping, kids, Paper Mache, Soolip, Soolip Blog, The Art of Gift Wrapping, The Red Thread, wand wen, wanda
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Spring Invitation
April 21st, 2010
This is a collaborative card between: Elizabeth Hubbell Studio + Mira Aster = Spring fun! Tactile edging, fresh off the letterpress and a pretty color palette make for a perfect card.
Thanks Elizabeth!
Tags: A Soolip Wedding, Card, color, Elizabeth Hubbell Studio, invitation, Soolip, Soolip Blog, spring, The Art of Gift Wrapping, wanda, Wanda Wen
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