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:

  1. JackieOctober 18, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    Wise. And beautiful.
    : )

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  2. waywardmedicOctober 18, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Is that gift for me???

    :-)

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  3. LaquitaOctober 18, 2010 at 2:44 PM

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

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  4. Three OwlsOctober 18, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    so true... and so lovely.

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  5. Jessica JonesOctober 18, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    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.

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  6. valOctober 18, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    I agree! gorgeous!

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  7. Amanda at 32˙NorthOctober 18, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    The orange tape is AWESOME!

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  8. Ann On and On...October 18, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    Love it!

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  9. Nicole from {InkIsMyFavorite}October 18, 2010 at 5:42 PM

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

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  10. MaxabellaOctober 18, 2010 at 6:12 PM

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

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  11. The Needle ShopOctober 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM

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

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  12. Grandma GOctober 18, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    I will love it... I promise!

    Oh. Maybe it was for Rachel, huh?

    Happy Birthday, Rachel!!

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  13. LauraOctober 18, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    Agreed! Have to file that tip away.

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  14. Papier, Ciseaux, Cailloux...October 18, 2010 at 11:06 PM

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

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  15. CharissaOctober 18, 2010 at 11:54 PM

    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.

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  16. allesistgutOctober 19, 2010 at 1:52 AM

    You are absolutely right. Love your posting!

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  17. Detailing LifeOctober 19, 2010 at 4:26 AM

    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!

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  18. Valentina HarperOctober 19, 2010 at 8:07 AM

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

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  19. Lisa BrownOctober 19, 2010 at 9:16 AM

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

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  20. NicoleOctober 19, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    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!

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  21. Christy October 20, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    so gorgeous. :)

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  22. s.October 20, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    yes! it does! love it!

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  23. leaOctober 24, 2010 at 6:53 PM

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

    thank you for the inspiration! so fun to make!

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  24. Jessica JonesOctober 24, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    Oooo, nice!

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