Friday, February 17, 2012

Florals in Gift Wrap..........my backwards approach


One day I tell you to wrap gifts in floral boxes and the next I tell you to wrap florals in gift wrap..............am I all backwards or what? My son always has me embellish cellophane wrapped floral bouquets, he thinks this extra level of presentation scores him thoughful guy points with the ladies and maybe it does.


I do think over wrapping the cellophane does bump up the wow factor a bit so I am happy to do my motherly duty, being that he is still single. I do what I can to help him along. This paper wrapped bouquet does work best with a thicker paper so it stays stiff when adding all the ribbons. This paper is one of those fiber papers that holds it rolled shape. I wanted to keep the ribbon selection simpler but my son wanted the wanted the full nine yards literally




Thank you to readers who left such lovely comments this week
and a gift wrapped thank you to new followers.



Photos by Sande Chase ~ A Gift Wrapped Life

32 comments:

  1. I don't know why your son hasn't been snapped up yet Sande .... he obviously is so lovely, sending all of the ladies flowers ( and so beautifully wrapped by you!!) I don't think that it will be long before his single status changes ( and you will be able to take some cedit for it too !)
    Beautiful flowers, beautifully wrapped and will certainly make a wonderful impression on any lady.
    Have a lovely weekend Sande. XXXX

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  2. I love the combination of the strong black and white paper with the soft colours of the ribbons. And the small stickers to close the paper edges instead of tape - perfect. I guy could get away with simple daisies inside the parcel with gorgeous wrap like that.

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  3. Sande I can see your great taste has rubbed off on your son. Very clever, I have never thought to do this and it is indeed a wow factor!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  4. What a great idea - and even more fun that your son requested it. I tell you, it would win me over!

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  5. I LOVE this bouquet, and the wrapping paper is genius! The bow doesn't hurt either. Beautiful, Sande.
    Happy Friday.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  6. Love that paper - it is absolutely gorgeous. It is inspiring to work with different textures, colour combinations, fabrics, materials - I feel privileged when I can prepare a gift meticulously so that the receiver can enjoy the entire experience of unravelling, don't you?

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  7. Oh Sande~
    And he is the "thoughtful guy"! How could he not be with you as his Mom? He has learned from the BEST and one day he will make someone very happy, it will be a thoughtful and very pretty little lady, just like his Mom!!
    XO

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  8. It sounds like your son is very smart to use the best giftwrapper in the world to create a gorgeous, unique bouquet for his Valentine. Why wouldn't he?? That black and white graphic paper is so striking and sophisticated. I imagine whoever received this package was quite smitten!

    Have a happy weekend!

    Mandy

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  9. This takes me back (not that many years ago) to when I was drafted by both of my son's to help them with gift wrap when a lovely lady was involved. The older son is married and has provided us with a darling granddaughter and our younger son is engaged and will be married this year...clearly we mom's have a hand in this courting! :-)
    BTW, the ribbon and wrap looks amazing.
    Karen

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  10. I wish my Mother In Law would have taught my husband about giving flowers, much less about wrapping them. I'm making a mental note that if my sons are to learn this art, it's up to me! Thank you for creating such beauty and sharing it with us!

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  11. Sande, I think this is a brilliant idea! Your son seems to take after you in the artistic department.
    xx's

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  12. The wrappings are as beautiful as the flowers. Great post!

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  13. Absolutely fantastic idea!! I'm with your son on the "all nine yards" of ribbon. Super idea !!

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  14. Remind me again....how old? Ahem...my daughter would kill me if she knew I asked thai! Oh gosh he's a handsome one Sande and you are the best mom for taking such care. I love this idea. Are you kidding? It's not backwards, it's genious and it has YOU written all over it.
    Wanted to also thank you again for the Los Cab granola recipe. It's the real deal! Shared our story with my readers this evening & I expect they'll be moseying over soon to get the recipe!
    Have a great weekend.
    xo Lisa

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  15. Un bel emballage, de jolies fleurs....deux beaux cadeaux
    Agnès

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  16. Dear Sande,
    I wanted to let you know that I love all your posts and wrappings you share with us!! Your blog is such a delight for me!
    Hugs and kisses,
    Greet

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  17. Yes, its all about the presentation!! And your presentations are amazing. Lucky son you have!!

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  18. Hi Sande,

    What a lovely wrapping! I love the black/white paper, where can I buy it? Thank you darling.

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  19. Beautiful - definitely steps it up a notch!!

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  20. Stunning! It is a rare occasion that you see flowers wrapped :)

    XX Kathryn

    http://lacoquettedelamode.wordpress.com/

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  21. What a striking combination. Thanks for stopping by blog - I just signed up as your latest follower as I am bit of a gift wrap fan!
    x
    Melissah

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  22. Lovely, as usual, Sande. That special attention to detail adds so much to even the simplest of gifts.
    Best...Victoria

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  23. I bought flowers in Italy to thank her for allowing me to stay with her and the presentation was outrageous! Crepe paper and fancy.

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  24. Lovely bouquets Sande the lady recieving that will be thrilled :)) x

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  25. I agree-- I think the extras would score extra points! Good for your son; it certainly knows who to ask for help! :)

    Keri

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  26. beautiful! the paper would look lovely as a wallpaper too. Happy Tuesday!

    Maria

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  27. I just found your blog. Your gift presentation ideas are FAB-U-LOUS! Perhaps you'll but the gift bag folks out of business? Thanks for sharing your art!

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  28. Sande ,I think your son is great!! and, no you're not backwards, dear...I saw what you've done with the dog lady engraving print...it's fabulous! I'll hang mine in my workshop but the wrapping idea is wonderful!
    XO
    Lala

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  29. What a super cute idea! I am so glad I discovered your blog! I am your newest follower. xo

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  30. Sweet Miss Sande!
    I love wrapping flowers like this. As I see this I realize I need to restock my pretty paper supply!
    Such a good mommy...helping your son! It is always a pleasure to me to do those special little things for the boys!
    oxox

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  31. Stunning ribbons. No wonder he wanted the whole 9 yards. He knows his stuff well. Fiona

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