Monday, March 16, 2009

Wrap Vintage

A breathtaking array of vintage ribbon spools, what a gorgeous photo via Such Pretty Things a gorgeous blog
and flickr photo collection. Little girl parties in your future? Check out her blog for pretty ideas.

I always send along a box of matches with any candle gift order so I was experimenting with wrapping the Effiel Tower match boxes (yes, even those get wrapped around here!) and devised a way to wrap open-ended. Some items have fragile corners and so a light touch is needed. I've used a Paris Postcards gift wrap paper that at first glance didn't excite me, but the more I played the more I appreciated it's soft look. This is a great way to use up narrow strips of leftover paper and easy for the gift wrapped-impaired, simply cut to fit and fold the bottom edge into a V shape. A small strip of hand-dyed silk ribbon gives this simple little package a bright touch and vintage Paris labels (you could even use a postage stamp) hold everything in place, not a bow or piece of tape needed. I would consider using this open-ended technique for a book gift, I like the idea of seeing the book pages on the open ends.

Here's the same paper that was used to wrap a photo frame being sent as a comfort gift. I tried to use a aqua ribbon but it looked too cute so switched over to a gorgeous ivory double face satin and then a bit of subtle aqua sheer ribbon, this seemed to fit the mood of the gift much better. A wired stretch of ivory paper flowers cascade along the bow center to make this gift most special and comforting.

Middle and Bottom Photo by Sande Chase for Oooh la la Cadeau.

7 comments:

  1. Sande, I LOVE your blog! You work is beautiful - what goregous packages! Thank you for stopping by and commenting. I hope you have a fantastic week!

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  2. So glad I found your blog! Loved your post!

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  3. Sande! Another perfect post! I love this idea and I can't wait for the next occassion to give a gift! I am so inspired by you!
    xoxo
    Judith~
    PS Tomorrow's post is about you!!!

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  4. These are gorgeous wrappings - love them and the match boxes, so beautiful. I would love to receive a gift so thoughtfully wrapped. xv

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  5. I love this post! Just beautiful.
    Dianna Castner
    http://dcastner.blogspot.com/

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  6. Sande, I love this post. Right up my alley. GORGEOUS!

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