DIY Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas

As prepared as I think I am for Christmas each year, it always manages to sneak up on me and now we are in the final stretch! If you’ve finished purchasing your gifts, you’re already ahead of me and it’s certainly time to get to wrapping them. Gift wrapping is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season and I always try to get my DIY on with creative toppers, tags and wrapping solutions. Whether you’re a simple, kraft paper type or a glitzy glam gifter, here are a few crafty ways to package those presents that you can whip up at the very last minute. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us! — Kelly

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Free Printable Gift Tags via Funkytime

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DIY Mini Wreath Gift Wrap via Odessa May Society (left), DIY Duct Tape Gift Wrap via The Sweetest Occasion (right)

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Stitched Gift Tags via Shim Tokk

DIY Rubber Stamp Gift Wrap by Yellow Owl Workshop via Oh So Beautiful Paper DIY Dip Dye Gift Wrap from Martha Stewart via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Rubber stamp sets from Yellow Owl Workshop make wonderful DIY gift wrap (left); Dip dye gift wrap via Martha Stewart (right)

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DIY Kraft Gift Wrap via Chelsea Fuss for Project Wedding

DIY Chalkboard Gift Wrap by Nashville Wraps via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Chalkboard gift wrap via Nashville Wraps

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DIY Donut Gift Tag via Icing Designs (left), DIY Mystery Stocking Stuffers via Sugar & Cloth (right)

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DIY Painted Treat Boxes via You Are My Fave

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DIY Pom Pom Gift Toppers via Sugar & Cloth (left), DIY Cupcake Wrapper Toppers via Hey Look (right)

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DIY Confetti Surprise Gift Jars via Studio DIY

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DIY Glitzy Gift Wrap via Grey Likes Weddings, Photo by T&H Photography

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DIY Tinsel Gift Wrap via Whimseybox

Happy wrapping everyone!

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Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Seating Charts

I am a sucker for tiny wedding details, which is probably why I love escort cards so much. But sometimes a bigger statement is in order, and that’s where a seating chart can come in. Often a budget saving option for weddings, a seating chart encompasses all your table assignments in one larger sign, banner or other creative element! You can really have fun incorporating your color scheme, style or stationery elements with these pieces and I’ve rounded up a bunch that covers a whole array of options! Which is your favorite? I’m madly in love with the constellation take on this idea! — Kelly

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Photo by welovepictures (left), Photo by Untamed Heart Photography via Brooklyn Bride (right)

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Seating Chart by Melangerie

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Photo by Gia Canali, Seating Chart by Because We Can via Martha Stewart Weddings (left), Photo by Caught the Light, Seating Chart Banner by Hello!Lucky via Martha Stewart Weddings (right)

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Calligraphy by Neither Snow, Seating Chart by Mr. Boddington’s Studio

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Photo by Depict Photography via Rock n Roll Bride (left), Photo by The Photography Shoppe, Seating Chart by Mi Mi Design via Style Me Pretty (right)

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Seating Chart by Akimbo

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Photo by Katherine Elizabeth Photography via Ruffled (left), Photo by Brandon Chesbro, Seating Chart by Southhall Eden via 100 Layer Cake (right)

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Photo by Kurt Boomer Photo, Seating Cards by The Pomegranate Basket via Wedding Chicks

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{happy weekend!}

Happy Friday everyone!  We’re currently in upstate New York for a few days to spend time with my husband’s family, including our nieces + nephew, before the baby arrives in just a couple of months (eek!).  It’s also really nice to escape the heat and humidity of DC for a few days!  Today I’m heading out a bit early and hoping you all have a wonderful weekend!  But in the meantime…

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…a few links for your weekend:

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

We have a fun cocktail coming up for you this afternoon, so check back a bit later for the recipe!  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you back here on Monday!  xoxo

Christy + Matteo’s Screen Printed Woodland Wedding Invitations

Lindsay from Paper Bloom sent over these nature-inspired screen printed invitations that she created for an upcoming wedding in Oregon.  Lindsay collaborated with the bride, a talented artist, combining Christy’s illustrations within the overall design.  To complete the natural feel of the invitation suite, Lindsay and Christy chose a green and white color palette screen printed on recycled kraft paper.

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From Lindsay: When Christy first contacted me about designing her invitations, she had a pretty good idea of what she wanted – illustrations of trees and Mt. Hood, a natural feel, and fun fonts.  I was even more excited about working with her when she told me she would like to draw the illustrations herself.  I love collaborating with artists!

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We chose recycled kraft paper for the invitation suite.  I knew screen printing would be the best method for ensuring nice ink coverage, particularly for the white design elements.

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I made a rubber stamp of the tree graphic that Christy used on a small tag and the back flap of the envelope, which we’ll also use on her reception items.  The natural jute string was a fun addition to tie it all together.

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Thanks Lindsay!

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Photo Credits: Paper Bloom

Meredith + Joe’s Rustic Mountain Wedding Invitations

Today’s second set of wedding invitations come to us from the talented team of Noteworthy* Paper & Press in Misoula, Montana.  Taylor sent over these rustic wedding invitations that they recently created for a couple with a shared love of outdoor activities, from hiking to rafting to skiing.  The beautiful two color letterpress design is perfect for a wedding in the mountains of Montana!

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From Taylor: Meredith and Joe fell in love over ten years ago while working as white water rafting guides on the wild and scenic rivers of Montana and Idaho.  Even today the couple spends most of their free time outdoors – running the river in the summer months and skiing when the snow flies.  This outdoor inspired wedding invitation suite reflects their mutual love of the outdoors, their laid back lifestyles and the rustic elegance of a Montana wedding.

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The invitations were letterpress printed by hand on our Vandercook #4 Proof Press on 300 gsm Pearl White Crane Lettra, with Gravel Waste Not Paper Envelopes.

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Thanks Taylor!

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Photo Credits: Noteworthy* Paper & Press