ABOUT        PORTFOLIO        SHOP        CONTACT

12/14/12

paint and trim


today has been spent doing a small bit of christmas trimming...trying to finish up cards and beginning to stash surprises under the tree. giving gifts and wrapping them up special is something i love to do. but having a little teething baby has made making homemade gifts almost impossible this christmas...so i've been doing lots of shopping online. but adding a little special homemade touch is important to me...so this year i decided to use fabric and painted canvas paper to wrap things up with.
i tried my hand at recreating the pom pom anthropologie paper i've been pining over (i used white crate paper (to give it a handmade paper feel) and 7mm red pom poms...wrapped the gift up in the crate paper and hot glued the pom poms on).
to make hand-painted paper, i use primed canvas pads and acrylic paint. max and i had a ball painting away last night...and because the sheets are primed they mold really nicely around the gift when it's time to wrap! they're like little pieces of fine art to make the best kind of first impression.

wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
tonight is a date night/hobbit night (eep!) and tomorrow is mad dash finish shopping saturday...
xoxo

44 comments:

  1. These are fantastic! I especially love the idea of hand-painted wrapping paper - pure genius. I found your post via Pinterest and am smitten with your blog!

    sanaeishida.com

    ReplyDelete
  2. The pom pom wrapping paper is IDENTICAL! you are amazing! i've been lusting over it myself...might have to try this...
    I hope you and your beautiful family have a great weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  3. There is no end to your wonder. I'd settle for an empty box!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Online shopping is the way to go! Amazon Prime has been a lifesaver for our family this Christmas. And, Hobbit night? Jealous! Let me know how you like it : )

    ReplyDelete
  5. Who needs a gift with lovely wrapping like this?!

    ReplyDelete
  6. The wrapping looks stunning!

    http://iliska-dreams.blogspot.com.au/

    ReplyDelete
  7. That wrapping paper is a gift in itself - so wonderful!

    xo
    cortnie

    ReplyDelete
  8. oh golly, you are so talented. i love your wrapping paper paintings!

    ReplyDelete
  9. I wouldn't want to rip or tear any of those beautiful wrappings! Excellent job Katie!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Wow, these look beautiful. I would never have thought of using painted canvas paper, but I simply love how you've paired it with white, kraft and baker's twine.
    Ronnie xo

    ReplyDelete
  11. Those are so pretty....ur are blessed with talent and creativity....
    Fatzee.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  12. I used to do something very similar! But not to wrap gifts but to wrap my school note books....something to make them colorful and interesting.....I recall they were very popular among my friends
    Fatzee.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  13. Love this post your photos are really beautiful and the wrapping looks really fun!

    ReplyDelete
  14. your wrapping paper looks beautiful! you have inspired me to try something other than just plain brown wrapping paper & pom poms! ;)

    ReplyDelete
  15. such a beautiful way of gift wrapping the gifts. i love ideas like that and always prefer to wrap a gift up in an unique way. makes it even more special.

    leyla.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Your wrapping paper is beautiful. Hope your date night went well! :)

    ReplyDelete
  17. Your gift wrapping skills put mine to shame.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Your blog may just be my new obsession. I love the style of your posts and the creativity of painting your own wrapping paper.
    www.and-kate.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  19. You have such a talented eye--a true artist in everything you do! Love your blog and this post is stunning!

    ReplyDelete
  20. you are such a talented artist. gorgeous paper and i love the anthro inspired wrapping. (i honestly think it's better than the real thing!)
    xo,
    andrea >>hecallsmewifey

    ReplyDelete
  21. these are so beautiful. and i am so jealous! i love wrapping gifts and making them pretty...but now with three kids i feel like i don't find the time! i guess my kids are young enough i can toss on the paper and they could care less, but i need to find time to wrap the adult gifts in my life pretty-like!
    also...i love you christmas card. i am getting a a bit tired of the photo card because there are such beautiful cards out there. but a lot of people like to see an updated photo...washi tape to the rescue for me next year!
    merry christmas!
    www.miuscollection.com

    ReplyDelete
  22. .something to make them colorful and interesting.....I recall they were very popular among my friends

    erotic massage in london

    ReplyDelete
  23. Love, love, love your Christmas cards - can you do a post about them? Love the pictures with the white border and taping them in there. Super cute!!! Merry Christmas!

    ReplyDelete
  24. Your talent is endless!! Will you do a post with gift ideas?

    ReplyDelete
  25. I love all your photos! They are all so simple and perfect :)

    ♥ Naomi {Starry Eyes + Coffee Cups}

    ReplyDelete
  26. Your gift it's so beautiful, I like it vey much, I also bought one at swiss rolex
    , If you want one too. can visit this address, The backpacks are
    beautiful at there. I think you will be love it too.

    ReplyDelete
  27. That's very creative. I like the colors it's looks so lively.
    averagecostinsurance.com

    ReplyDelete
  28. Hello friends, nice post and nice urging commented at this place, I am in fact enjoying by these. Mediterranean Landscape

    ReplyDelete
  29. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  30. Thanks for posting this, any info on the subject, positive that is, will help people understand more about nice pint. I want to inform you about Baby books for boys. It is essential to know the character and the passions of the person before purchasing the existing because sometimes, Customised gifts to buy a existing that is more in range with something that they might like for themselves. They do not focus on the recipient's needs and wants. So, before purchasing anything do some research about the person?

    ReplyDelete
  31. This is easy. You will only need to location your purchase period paper alignment and we guarantee you that by the time you buy essays please feel free to visit our site. Up the following forenoon, your term paper will be ready. Furthermore, we have writers engaged all through the evening and day.

    ReplyDelete
  32. Ethical SEO Consulting will create and optimize your business' Google Places listing so that when prospective customers in your area type in relevant keywords for your business in Google, they see your Google Places listing immediately, steering them to your business first. denverseo.pw

    ReplyDelete
  33. Reishi is a medicinal mushroom that is not used in cooking because it is too hard, bitter and woody. Instead, its extract is made into capsules, tablets and liquid supplements. reishimushroom.pw

    ReplyDelete
  34. Reishi polysaccharide can enhance immunity, reduce blood sugar, anti-oxidization,anti-tumor, erase sie effects after chemotherapy, cure neurasthenic and hot stomached, protect liver function and detoxification. reishi mushrooms

    ReplyDelete
  35. To direct and duty web betting, France proposed new laws on March 5, 2009. It was expressed by Budget priest Eric Woerth that the French betting business onlinecasino 777 sector would extend to adjust to "Web actuality."

    ReplyDelete
  36. Wow this post give truly quality information . Really very useful tips are provided here . thank you so much marathon races texas

    ReplyDelete
  37. This is a wonderful article, Given so much info in it, These type of articles keeps the users interest in the website, and keep on sharing more
    siliconen beha

    ReplyDelete
  38. I really enjoy examining on this internet site, it contains excellent articles.
    partytent huren vlaardingen

    ReplyDelete
  39. Yeah, this is really a good writing skill you have and I appreciate your writing skill. Thanks
    partytent

    ReplyDelete

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.