Is it just me... Wrapaholics anonymous

gillymot

I love wrapping too. But I do object to ( though never do anything about) my whole family turning up on Christmas eve with naked gifts and expecting to use my extensive supply of paper and ribbons !

7roland8

gillymot wrote: »

I love wrapping too. But I do object to ( though never do anything about) my whole family turning up on Christmas eve with naked gifts and expecting to use my extensive supply of paper and ribbons !

Yes son does that but I don't mind as I always have a supply of paper and gift bags and ribbons.

Alleycat

Apologies if this has already been posted but I was directed to an amazing wrapping Japanese wrapping technique on you tube the other day. I am so tempted to try it but the paper I buy I think would be too cheap and liable to tear!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz33h0C01w4

Alleycat

Does anyone else spend ages cutting out last year's christmas cards to make gift tags? I find it works well for the presents from Father Christmas as the kids can't remember! Was discussing mini cards at work the other day as a colleague was apologising for giving them out compared to some of the more obviously expensive cards. I commented that I preferred the mini ones as I can reuse them.

black_cat

Alleycat wrote: »

Does anyone else spend ages cutting out last year's christmas cards to make gift tags? I find it works well for the presents from Father Christmas as the kids can't remember! Was discussing mini cards at work the other day as a colleague was apologising for giving them out compared to some of the more obviously expensive cards. I commented that I preferred the mini ones as I can reuse them.

I absolutely love making tags with the Christmas cards! Trouble is I now have a big box full of them - I'll never be able to use them all! I find it very therapeutic so it doesn't really matter. I recycle ribbon from presents and cut it out of clothing so my gift tags don't cost a penny. It's great to be able to match the tag to the person or present. What's really sad is that I've started to sort them into types eg robins, Father Christmas etc! Fewer and fewer people seem to be sending cards so maybe I'll catch up with myself one year!! 😊

7roland8

Yes I have a tin of cut up cards. Lots are too pretty to throw away and I too like matching them to the people - even if not used its nice to look through the cards again!

Dormouse1940

AND SO IT BEGINS!
Sorry to bump up this old thread... but I've spotted the first shops getting wrapping paper stocked! heheheheeeee
Not very inspiring selection though, so if you spot any nice stuff please let me know


Too soon...?

BBRosie

love love love love wrappng. currently trying to decide on a theme!

xxlouisexx56

I live wrapping paper! I'm sooooo sad!

Dormouse1940

BBRosie wrote: »

love love love love wrappng. currently trying to decide on a theme!

Me too! I used up most of my stash last year, just hoping I find some inspiration as the shops get stocked.


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