December 9, 2010

Brown paper as gift wrap!

This morning I had an idea to make some of my own gift wrap, I'm a total fan of brown paper.......the colouring is just like linen which is my absolute favourite, I wanted white spots and a big ribbon!
These are the goodies I used.......
I started by painting large circles all over the paper. I think that stars and snowflakes would have looked gorgeous......I'll have to find myself a stamp or two for that one!
Then I filled in the spaces with some smaller white circles.
Now I have some pretty gifts under my tree, what I really need to do is start the rest of my chrissy shopping.......so far I've got nothing for the family, although I have a list!
Hope all your Christmas preparations are coming along beautifully.

6 comments:

another donkey design by kate said...

I really wanted to do the same - but for the life of me i couldn't find any brown paper yesterday! Looks great!

Chantal said...

Love the look of decorated brown paper and ribbon under the Christmas tree! Cute with the spots : )

mel @ loved handmade said...

I love this idea & they look beautiful with the ribbon under your tree!

yardage girl said...

Brown paper is the best - I use it a lot. I must convert some to chrissy paper - great idea!

mamma says yes said...

Love it...absolutely love it.
Popped in to say hi - spotted your gorgeous christmas pears on the 'Madeit' blog...love them. Your items are so different and gorgeous.
Have a wonderful christmas and good luck with your list!
Robyn Lee x

Yana said...

great idea with painting the paper yourself. i'm using brown paper this year too :)