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Gift Wrapping Techniques

August 2, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 17 Comments

It is my sweet son’s birthday this week and in preparation I wrapped up his gifts this morning. They looked a little plain in the black/white checked gift wrap, so I added some lettering to jazz them up a bit!

With some plain shipping tags, die cut letters and  Japanese washi masking tape…..

…. they look more fun now!

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Comments

  1. Susan says

    August 2, 2011 at 11:06 pm

    How many gifts is this lucky boy getting?! Hapy birthday to your little one 🙂

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  2. Cathy says

    August 2, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    Oh you are the Queen of Wrap!! These are divine, and happy birthday to your young man! xo

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  3. Nicky says

    August 2, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    Kool!

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  4. suzitee says

    August 3, 2011 at 12:03 am

    Happy Birthday Brenton! Hope you have a wonderful birthday…your pressies look awesome!

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  5. notyet100 says

    August 3, 2011 at 12:08 am

    Too good

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  6. Tania says

    August 3, 2011 at 1:25 am

    You would make plain brown wrapping look amazing (although I secretly love plain brown wrapping – tied up with string – one of my favourite things…)

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  7. KaHolly says

    August 3, 2011 at 2:12 am

    Very clever!!

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  8. Linda says

    August 3, 2011 at 4:58 am

    Ah Lisa, as i so often say “its all in the wrapping”.
    Hope Brenton had a great day.
    xx

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  9. Jule says

    August 3, 2011 at 11:14 am

    Happy birthday! Those presents look super good in that nice wrapping!
    Jule

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  10. Terriaw says

    August 3, 2011 at 6:25 pm

    Happy birthday to your son! I love that awesome wrapping and tagging you pulled together for him. Hope he likes the goodies inside too 😉

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  11. K-Sue says

    August 3, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    Happy birthday! I like the initials.

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  12. Handmade in Israel says

    August 4, 2011 at 12:12 am

    They look more than fun… they look amazing! How can one open something wrapped so beautifully!

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  13. Dmarie says

    August 4, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    too cute!!

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  14. Talin's Corner says

    August 4, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    Love your wrapping. Happy B-day! I am sure your son is going to love unwrapping all those presents.

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  15. Thimbleanna says

    August 4, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    VERY cute Lisa! I LOVE the red with the black and white — very chipper!

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  16. Bela says

    August 5, 2011 at 11:07 am

    Lisa, dear, all my best wishes to your son!! May he be always healthy and full of life!!!
    Beautiful gifts he will win!!
    Love, Bela

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  17. Chocolate Cat says

    August 5, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    Oh I hope he has a lovely Birthday, they look too good to unwrap!!!

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