Happy almost Christmas! Today, I'm sharing a couple of quick & easy wrapping ideas that'll give your packages some fun, boho flair.
When it comes to getting presents ready, Andrew & I like to take a team approach. He often wraps the gifts, then I take over & add the fun stuff, bows, feathers, ornaments & just about anything else I can think of & figure out how to secure to the box.
This year, I decided to buy a few color coordinated papers from Target, in black, white, gold & a little blush pink. I love that they are a little modern, and the colors pair well with any bright trimmings I have around the house. The best part though, is that I can use all of these throughout the year, not just at holiday time!
This year, instead of the 'curling' ribbon or tulle I often use, I decided to mix it up & go for something more soft & bohemian. I've been really getting into the eclectic, boho home style & thought that making my gifts look a little more in line with the style would be really fun.
And, I was able to use things that I had hanging out in my craft room. It's always a plus when I don't have to buy anything new! I grabbed a bunch of yarn, feathers & a few ribbons from my closet & got to work. Below are my favorite ideas.
1. Feathers
I keep a big box of feathers, in a variety of sizes, textures & colors on hand at all times in my craft room. They're pretty versatile & can dress just about anything up. This is the first year I've used feathers on my Christmas packages & I really love they way they look!
Take some ribbon, yarn or other trimming, wrap it around your present & then secure it with a bow or even just a knot like in the first picture of this post. Tuck in a few feathers & you've got a quick, easy & pretty look.
2. Yarn, all of it!
For alot of these packages, I got really into braiding yarn ropes. They are fun & just take a few minutes, but I think they bring alot of impact to the packages. In my yarn stash, I found a fun cream & gold, very textured yarn that I ended up using in most of the braids because I think it added a glittery punch.
For some presents, I simply wrapped the yarn braid around the box & tied it in a knot, though you can also tie smaller braids into a bow, like the last photo. I do really love the look in the middle though, which was done by secure a wider gold ribbon to the package first, then I tied the yarn braid on top to create a layered effect.