Isn't this the sweetest idea? My head leaped over using old book pages as a flower garland and right towards using these "page flowers" as a gift wrap embellishment. I am going to try my hand at this little tutorial here and thought you might enjoy it too. Maybe make a lovely assortment as gift wrap embellishments and get slightly ahead of the busy holiday season? Maybe see what I can come up with to inspire their use as a gift wrap embellishment? That said, they will look just about perfect if you picture using them on a brown kraft paper or plain white paper, both being the popular gift wrap choice of the moment. Gift wrap success with either of these practical choices becomes all about the embellishment whether it be simple twine, a satin ribbon, or something sparkly and bright. You will see what I mean over the next few months..........yes, my scissors are sharpened and my ribbons all lined up. Bet you thought those gift wrapping ideas were never coming back to this blog didn't you?
See my Inspiration for Gift Wrapping on Pinterest here
photos via BHG
Lovely, lovely... I do adore your gift wrapping ideas Sande... they are always the best... And these are the cutest... xv
ReplyDeleteI love these, Sande. So pretty and fun to make! The woman who owns a housewares store I like here in Portland made similar ones last year and used them to decorate her Christmas tree. They were so pretty! I think she added some glitter to the edges, too. Okay, I need to get folding . . . if my tendonitis will just get better! xo Gigi
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever Sande, I'm happy to have you inspiring us again with your creative masterpieces!! I can't wait to see what you make!
ReplyDeleteThese are sweet and can be used for any occasion. Could be so cute with a bit of glitter on the edges a'la velvet garland ribbon strung between - all on a Christmas tree or mantle.
ReplyDeleteThey look so pretty! I did something like this with sheet music last year so might have to find some old book from a charity shop this year! xo
ReplyDeleteHi Sande, I have been having a lovely time reading about all your adventures of late! Sounds like you and Vicki had so much fun in Paris at Maison et Objet, professional and girlfriend time, the best of both!! I think you will think of something stylish and clever to use these sweet paper flowers! Can't wait to see what you will do....N.xo
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty....if only I could decide which book needs to lose a few pages...! Thought of you this week and I plan for Christmas in Beaune and Laguna. WWSD...What Would Sande Do? Wow, is it already time to plan for the Holidays again?? xxoo~ A
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful and what an eye to see the potential of these pages...gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty. I recently saw some at a little gift shop. Great craft idea.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Mary
Lovely! I will need to look for books I won't feel guilty about ripping pages from.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see your fabulous gift wrapping ideas back! ! am particularly fond of this one and will try my luck with it...
ReplyDeleteI just happened across your blog today. What a creative and lovely posts. Is it wrong to admit that sometimes I enjoy the wrapping more than buying the gift?? ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! Cheers, Heather
http://www.stylemindchic.blogspot.com
Very pretty! I love making things out of old papers.
ReplyDeleteSande, I love this! I can't wait to try it, and I'll be back to check on yours. I'd love to see how you use these.
ReplyDeleteLeslie (aka Gwen Moss blog)
My very talented sister-in-law makes paper flowers from vintage pages, and I love the way they add nostalgia to an object.
ReplyDeleteFor Amelia's party this year, I watercolored newpaper pages to give them a pale tint of blue, pink, and yellow. That might be an fun option for some of these flowers....
Mandy