It’s a Wrap, Yo! #5 (Wrapping Tips): 3 Ways to Dress Up Your Kraft Packages

This is the fifth post of an eight post series called “It’s a Wrap, Yo!” that includes ideas, wrapping tips and tricks, and inspiration for your holiday wrapping. Check out the introductionPart 1Part 2,  Part 3, and Part 4

3 Ways to Dress Up Your Kraft Packages by Gold Standard Workshop

Christmas is next week! Eek! I’m scrambling to get gifts wrapped and sent to the out-of-towners, there are just not enough hours in the day! I recently received a sneak peek of a limited edition gift wrap kit that’s a collaboration between Darby Smart and Gap and was challenged to create something fun, easy, and pretty! Game on. It’s a great set of supplies to create a whole bunch of pretty gifts! Your can get your own free with a $50 purchase at 350 Gap stores nationwide, or head to Darby Smart and pick up a kit there (they’re offering free shipping right now)! Here’s what I came up with:

3 Ways to Dress Up Your Kraft Packages by Gold Standard Workshop

Gift Wrap Kit Materials
  • Kraft paper
  • Baker’s Twine
  • Silver marker
  • Silver glitter adhesive tape
  • Gift tags, paper and wooden
#1 Glittery and Modern

3 Ways to Dress Up Your Kraft Packages by Gold Standard Workshop

Use glitter tape as ribbon and create a pattern on your package. Use any of the tags for a pretty and modern feel.

3 Ways to Dress Up Your Kraft Packages by Gold Standard Workshop

#2 Design Your Own Paper!

3 Ways to Dress Up Your Kraft Packages by Gold Standard Workshop

Use the silver pen to create your own wrapping paper design!

3 Ways to Dress Up Your Kraft Packages by Gold Standard Workshop

I practiced a few easy phrases on scrap paper before writing it on my wrapping paper.

3 Ways to Dress Up Your Kraft Packages by Gold Standard Workshop

Finish off with twine wrapped around the box 5-6 times and a tag.

#3 Wooden Tags and Glitter

3 Ways to Dress Up Your Kraft Packages by Gold Standard Workshop

Decorate the wooden tag with wash tape and the silver marker to create some pretty and festive. I finished this off package off with some velvet ribbon from my stash for a dash of sophistication.

3 Ways to Dress Up Your Kraft Packages by Gold Standard Workshop

I’d love to see how you style your gift wrap kits! Tag #gapxdarbysmart on social media to share your ideas and inspire others this season!

Want more gift wrap ideas? Check out my blog series, “It’s a Wrap, Yo!” where you’ll find lots of wrapping tips, tricks, and inspiration!

*This post was created in partnership with Darby Smart. All opinions are always my own and I never write about items I don’t love! Thanks for supporting GSW’s sponsors–they help me keep this little blog going!

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