Wanda Wen
The Soolip Fix
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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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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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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April 29th, 2010
Just saw this trailer for the upcoming movie, Babies, and I thought it was just so adorable! What a cool concept to follow four newborns from all around the world through their first year. Thousands of miles apart from one another, their reactions to a new world and developmental experiences are one and the same. It reminded me that, despite our cultural differences, at our core we are so very similar to one another. At first glance, the film looks beautifully shot. I can’t wait to see it! What a great Mother’s day weekend activity. Now to persuade my “grown up” kids to watch a movie about babies…
Tags: Babies, children, kids, motherhood, Mothering, Soolip, Soolip Blog, trailer, wanda, Wanda Wen
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April 27th, 2010
I just love this natural arrangement from Jardino’s flickr set. It’s so unusual, yet beautiful!
Tags: dried flower, flikr, flower, natural, Nature, pressed flowers, Soolip, Soolip Blog, Wanda Wen
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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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April 13th, 2010
Dupioni Silk Yo-Yos by Posh Paperie. Photo by Jackie Wonders Photography.
While browsing this internet on a lazy Sunday afternoon, I was delighted to find this D-I-Y dupioni silk yo-yo project by Posh Paperie and Jackie Wonders photography on Style-Me-Pretty blog. These elegant yo-yos would make a fabulous gift topper. The simple rouching method would work well with a variety of fabrics. I’m going to dig through my donation bin at home and see what old linens I can dig up to make some yo-yos of my own!
Tags: A Soolip Wedding, art of gift wrapping, Crafts, gift topper, gifts, Jackie Wonders Photography, Posh Paperie, Soolip, Soolip Blog, The Art of Gift Wrapping, Wanda Wen
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April 12th, 2010
Super Kid Award by Tulip Girls, Available on Etsy.com
My son Dag ran his first 10K yesterday! Watching him cross the finish line was such a proud moment for me. It really seems like yesterday that he was just learning how to crawl. The memory is still so vivid. It blows my mind to see that at such a young age he has taken to the wind and is on his way to becoming a young athlete.
Our kids do amazing things every single day. Whether learning new things or just doing their chores without having to be reminded; these little victories are to be celebrated, cherished, and even bragged about! What has your amazing kid done lately that has brought that smile of pride to your face?
Tags: accomplishments, family, kid, kids, Mothering, Soolip, Soolip Blog, Wanda Wen
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April 12th, 2010
- The Art of Gift Wrapping by Wanda Wen
- “Come Play With Us” by Rebecca Varon. Available on Etsy.com
My first book, The Art of Gift Wrapping was released on April 6th and I’m celebrating with a book signing and cocktail reception this Saturday, April 17th at Soolip in West Hollywood, CA. Please join me! This evening event will be preceded with an afternoon exhibition, “Of the Hand” – an artisinal exhibition, featuring artisans who create beauty with their hands, from 1 pm to 4 pm. Come experience the etheral craft movement of felting by Rebecca Varon. Rebecca’s work transforms ordinary fabrics into whimsical works of art.
Let’s toast to our amazing hands and the power in each of us to create and transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. I hope to see you there!
Tags: A Soolip Wedding, art of gift wrapping, Crafts, Exhibition, gift wrap, paper, Rebecca Varon, Soolip, Soolip Blog, The Art of Gift Wrapping, Wanda Wen
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April 6th, 2010
Untitled by Katie Helmer
Ahh Spring! I love this photo by Katie Helmer that I found on Creature Comforts blog. These tiny blooms are just bursting with color. If you take a closer look you’ll notice that not one blossom is the same, but rather perfectly different. They would make a great gift topper.
Take look around for some Spring blooms of your own. Tie them together with some twine or waxed string, and voila! In no time you’ll have a fresh and fanciful gift topper of your own!
Tags: A Soolip Wedding, art of gift wrapping, gift wrap, Gift Wrapping, Soolip, Soolip Blog, Wanda Wen
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