Friday, December 17, 2010

Christmas Wrapping

I started my Christmas present wrapping yesterday...

I am using red or gold paper with one of my many assortment of paper doilies attached and then tied with either red and white Kikki-K twine or red and white stripe ribbon.

Then I just attached a gift tag to the present, this one above is from my Another Donkey Design collection that the wonderful Kate made!

I love wrapping Christmas presents each year and I hope that the recipients enjoy the little touches on their presents.

Have you started your present wrapping yet? I now have to make sure that the presents are stowed away so that:

a) My 'assistant' doesn't get into them and rip the paper off
b) My other 'assistant' Minky doesn't try to make a bed out of them and lie all over them

I better go, I think William's just made his own 'present' for me - a stinky nappy - ah!

Have a great day everyone,

18 comments:

  1. Loving the doilies on that wrapping Janette...it looks fab!

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  2. They look gorgeous Janette! You've put in so much effort :) It is making my wrapping look very rough! Xx

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  3. They look great!!! My kids have left them alone this year, it is too my cat who is causing havoc!

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  4. Really pretty. I forget how long wrapping takes - even though i spent many a December wrapping at Myer - but this year i went $2 shop paper, the shame, i know, zero talent but got the job done x our 4 children; x our 19 nieces & nephews; x our teachers . . . you can see why i lost the passion for delicious handmade wrapping a while ago. You keep up the pretty red & white work though, love Posie

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  5. These are pretty! and a simple idea made so attractive.

    I used to spray sprigs of rice paddy with gold and attach them with twine to presents. It looked very festive too. Love having new ideas.

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  6. They look great! I need to go today and actually BUY things to wrap!!! I'm so disorganised! Think I'm going to go with brown kraft paper and some coloured twine.

    Vari @ Buttercup Ink xx

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  7. OMG Janette! Would you believe I am using doilies and red and white twine also? How about that, great minds think alike!! I've got silver and white wrapping though :)
    Yours look gorgeous!! xx

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  8. The doilies look great Janette!! I'm going with a red and white theme this year too but I've only wrapped 2 so far - that's today's job :) Wrapping presents is my favourite part, I love making them look prettily presented. I don't think ours will go under the tree until Christmas Eve either with Gracie girl around :)

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  9. Haha! Thats hillarious! A true mummy joke!
    I love your little touches! It makes the gift so muich more special! I love that too.
    Best wishes!
    Xxx kasia
    www.studio-conestoga.blogspot.com

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  10. I've been busily wrapping as well Janette! My theme this year is "Jinge Bells". I photocopied some sheet music (which I downloaded) to use as wrapping, tied my little boxes with lime green satin ribbon & topped with a little jingle of bells. I LOVE wrapping gifts! Your doilies are gorgeous. I hope your assistants are enjoying all the Christmas preparations as well! ;)Sharyne

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  11. Oh they look so lovely, lucky recipents.
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    xx

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  12. What beauties, Janette. The white and red look is so vibrant and festive. I absolutely adore wrapping presents and have been swooning over all the ideas swimming around Blogland at the moment. Have you seen Amanda's post at Calico & Co today - have a peek, it's just divine. J x
    PS Nothing like a dirty nappy to bring you back to earth, is there?!

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  13. The doilies are a beautiful idea Janette as is the stashing away! Just what I have done - I am just hoping I can remember where they are all stashed.... A x

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  14. They look fab. I am doing doillies this year too! I am bringing out my inner nana!

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  15. Your gifts are beautiful! I used to love wrapping gifts, but now it feels like a chore. Maybe I should try to get some cute wrappings for next year, though.

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  16. loving the doilies on the presents looks just gorgeous!!,if i don't get the chance to speak to you i wanted to wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a sensational New year ..see you in the new year :) xx

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  17. oooh so pretty - wouldnt expect anything less! I FINALLY found the print I bought from you in our move/packing and have put it up. YOu can see a peek on my blog. Mel xx

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Thanks! I love reading your comments! Jxx