A flower makes everything better | How About Orange

October 18, 2010

A flower makes everything better

Note to self: when wrapping a gift with a weird shape, it doesn't matter how strange the package looks. Slap a flower on it and people will like it. Paper flower tutorial here.

24 comments:

Jackie said...

Wise. And beautiful.
: )

waywardmedic said...

Is that gift for me???

:-)

Laquita said...

I like the way you used orange tape like quilt binding, too! I will be copying that.

Three Owls said...

so true... and so lovely.

Jessica Jones said...

Let me add: the flower is made out of the Urban Outfitters paper bag that the present came in. They have awesome bags right now that are kraft paper color on the outside and bright orange on the inside. Super cool.

val said...

I agree! gorgeous!

Amanda at 32˙North said...

The orange tape is AWESOME!

Ann On and On... said...

Love it!

Nicole from {InkIsMyFavorite} said...

Looks good. For some reason I always find myself wrapping oddly shaped things, so this will be helpful. Thank you.

Maxabella said...

You are always so full of practical, lovely ideas. x

The Needle Shop said...

Yes, the outside was almost as good as the inside! :)

Grandma G said...

I will love it... I promise!

Oh. Maybe it was for Rachel, huh?

Happy Birthday, Rachel!!

Laura said...

Agreed! Have to file that tip away.

Papier, Ciseaux, Cailloux... said...

OoOh, it's so great... Thanks a lot for the tuto !

Charissa said...

Darn those odd-shaped gifts! My favorite part of gift wrapping is the embellishing, anyway.

I read on someone's blog that stores should start making their bags like gift wrap, so you can buy a gift, carry it out, and wrap away! Whether intentional or not, love that you did this with an Urban Outfitters bag.

allesistgut said...

You are absolutely right. Love your posting!

Detailing Life said...

That is so clever :) I'm quite in love with the plain brown paper wrapping anyway, and with those you can always use almost anything to make it pretty! The paper flower is darling, and I love that you reused the paper bag!

Valentina Harper said...

Love it! Super helpful because I really need some help in the wrapping department ;)

Lisa Brown said...

That flower adds just the right touch to that package! Super cute!

Nicole said...

I loved your tutorial on how to make the paper flowers! I currently have several in a vase in my home. In fall colors, of course! I can't wait to use them on gifts!

Christy Amular said...

so gorgeous. :)

s. said...

yes! it does! love it!

lea said...

http://leatphoto.blogspot.com/2010/10/floral-paper-craft.html

thank you for the inspiration! so fun to make!

Jessica Jones said...

Oooo, nice!