Wrapping It Up – Eco Style
It’s easy, when in a hurry, to want to grab the nearest gift bag, stuff in some tissue and the gift, and be on your way. Yours truly has been guilty of this activity, too! - And I’m not taking an oath that it won’t happen again, during the next few weeks. :) When I allow myself a little extra time; however, I actually take pleasure in adorning a box with beautiful papers, textural ribbons, and whatever little ornament or accent I might find.
Personal touches are part of the art of gift giving.
You can tell these wraps, from Fish Lips Paper Design, must have been created by someone with a background in interiors! Kimi Chronis, the company’s owner, while working as an interior designer, developed a strong interest in sustainability and became a LEED, (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Designs), accredited professional.
Here is a close-up of one of the featured paper patterns – ‘Chrazy’. We all need a little of that in our lives, in the good sort of way!
The retro and Mid-Century modern movement has become quite popular in the design world. When I saw this ‘Cosmic Christmas Frosted Blue’ pattern, it made me smile as I remembered Sunday evening tv and the Jetsons series (1962-1963). The design is from Nashville Wraps and is part of their Green Way® Eco-Friendly packaging group.
Topping the gift is truly the icing on the cake. Conserving on materials is a great way to “go green” with your gifting. This bow was made from the paper, itself. Click on the image, above, to learn how!
So, maybe this cascade of ribbon may not conserve as much on the materials, but it is to die for! (And it does feature such a lovely shade of teal!)
Need a little tutorial on how to tie a bow? Eddie Ross shares a great video tip:
As Eddie shared in his video, satin ribbons can easily be used again, via ironing. The gingerbread embellishments can actually be consumed. Who would ever toss those out?!
I hope today’s post has inspired you to spend a bit more thought and time on presenting a gift to your favorite someone. I’d say, “It’s a wrap!”
22 Days and Counting! ~ All my best! ~ Wanda
