Wrapping Inspiration from Instagram

If there is one thing about this season, it makes one very ambitious. Nigella’s recipes are bookmarked. Gift lists are made on fancy paper with fancy pens. Then everything falls asunder because landlords don’t suspend payments for the month of December and parties get in the way. However, this year we’re determined to get one thing right, and that’s our wrapping. Set aside a lunch hour to get the goods and then book an evening for some folding and selloptape. Mull wine if you must. Play Wham! as a necessity.

Here are five craftacular accounts making us swoon.*

*If you feel swoony while wrapping gifts please take a break because scissors and paper cuts can ruin a Christmas.

Perfect Strangers is well under way – at this moment, people are packing and posting parcels all around the world 💌 Here’s a regram of @hannahfrancesboulton preparing hers.

A photo posted by Oh Comely Magazine (@ohcomelymag) on Nov 11, 2014 at 8:40am PST

If this is the first year you’ve determined to surf the craft wave then stick to pretty basics. We love this simple style that leaves very little room for messing up. Lavender optional, but always the rustic cherry on top.

We’re adding free gifts to orders this season – these are what we’re including for orders over €30, €50 and €100 (?100+ is a special surprise gift!)

 

A photo posted by Lynne {papermash} (@lynneatpapermash) on Nov 11, 2014 at 11:44am PST

 

Brown paper packaging tied up in strings is always a good move – see previous. We love this loud spin on the old classic. Source some acid tones and bring the tropical cheer.

I stole my boyfriends hip flask and made it a little cosy for Issue 46 of @molliemakes 🎄🙊 I’m talking about all my favourite projects from the wonderful new issue at my blog – messyla.com – what’s your favourite? ?? xx – @messyla #mollietakeover

A photo posted by Mollie Makes (@molliemakes) on Oct 10, 2014 at 4:44am PDT

Knit your wrapping! We love this hip flask cover. Martha Stewart vibes for the twelve pubs crowd.

Crumbs, I’ve not stopped these past couple of days so I haven’t shared this little sneak peak into our amazing #filwfblogbrunch goodie bags. Hello, treats! Thank you so much to @rldamato and @todayimbobbi for hosting such a fun, sparkly party! x (Click pic for more info on the swag!)

 

A photo posted by ruthlgarner (@ruthlgarner) on Oct 10, 2014 at 7:55am PDT

 

Grab a jazzy tote and fill it with a tidy pile of cute presents. Some ninky stationary, adorable knick knacks, maybe a baby bottle of gin? This is an ideal solution for the work colleague you always moan to and whose chat window is always open.

What better way to start the day than with some sparkle? Glittering it up with @iccidesign at @daniellecampoli’s display workshop #anthroevents

A photo posted by Kathryn Godwin (@studiocultivate) on Oct 10, 2014 at 9:13am PDT

Looking for an alternative to the mass-produced ribbon corsage? Glitter bedecked feathers evoke an enchanted Christmas, think The Nutcracker, and will work as a decorative addition in a box full of goods.

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