Weekly Wrap #69 : Pretty Paper Flower Toppers

Weekly Wrap

Crepe Paper Flower Tutorial

I love this crepe paper flower idea from Jessica at How About Orange. These pretty little blooms would make terrific gift toppers and embellishments, and they’d be a lovely finishing touch for favor boxes and bags. Jessica shows us how to make our very own bouquet of crepe paper flower embellishments right here.

I hope that you all have a fantastic weekend, and if you celebrate the holiday, Happy Easter to you! I’ll see you back here next week with plenty of craveable paper goodies!

images from How About Orange

Jurianne Matter Blom Paper Flowers

Jurianne Matter Blom Paper Flowers

I’ve been spotting these paper pretties around the web lately and am absolutely taken with them. Created by Dutch paper artist, Jurianne Matter, Blom features 15 pop out flowers and florist wire that you can use to make everything from a vase full of pretty paper flowers (above) to a garland, gift embellishments, and cupcake toppers. Such a great concept, and you have to love multi-purpose paper pretties!

Jurianne Matter Blom Paper Flowers

In the US, you can find Blom at Linda Ferrol Studio, and you can also pick up Blom at Bijzonder Mooi (NL), and Life’s a Party (UK). See a full list of stockists for Jurianne’s paper goods here.

Weekly Wrap #1 : Pretty Purples

Weekly Wrap

I’m so excited to introduce the new Weekly Wrap series! This is something that I’ve wanted to do, literally, for years, and I’m very happy to finally be adding it to the site. So, what is the Weekly Wrap?

The Weekly Wrap is all about inspirational gift wrapping and packaging. Every Friday, I’ll feature a different gift wrapping or packaging idea that can serve as inspiration for your own gift wrapping or packaging projects. I’m looking for original projects, projects that are standouts — sophisticated, modern, handmade, out of the ordinary. Do you have a gift wrapping project that you’re particularly proud of, or have you spotted amazing gift wrap or packaging in your web travels? If so, then I’d love to hear from you!

Weekly Wrap, Carolyne Roehm

First up, Carolyne Roehm. Carolyne is the queen of gift wrapping, and I know that you’ll be seeing more from her in the coming weeks and months on the Weekly Wrap because I’m a big fan. If I received a gift wrapped by her, I’d have an extremely difficult time bringing myself to tear into the gorgeousness.

Berry tones are very hot right now, and I love the use of the magenta and purple Christmas ornaments, not to mention the oh so clever luggage tag, as accents. And, of course, the the paper and bow are perfect, too!

image from Carolyne Roehm

Making Memories Tag Curler Tool

Making Memories Tag Curler

I’m quite intrigued by this nifty tag curling tool from Making Memories. It curls cute little pre-made metal tags around your ribbon and is perfect for embellishing ribbon on gifts, cards, and invitations. Making Memories has a visual step-by-step so you can see how the tool works, and you can find it at a variety of online scrapbooking stores. What will they think of next?

image from Making Memories