Bulk Gift Wrap With Natural Papers
Sometimes it’s hard to distinguish between certain papers. Papers that can be used to give a natural look to gift wrapping are so called because of their natural color. Common looking and inexpensive papers like newsprint, butcher and craft paper work very well with certain art techniques and may be the answer for bulk gift wrap.
There are countless ways to transform this type of utility bulk paper into wrapping paper for large, bulky gifts. Stamping and stenciling are two that will work very well with this style of paper. Mix some colors and go to work, experimenting first on scrap paper until you are satisfied. Earth colors like reds, greens and burnt oranges will do just fine. Pull out some drawers and start looking for things suitable for stamping. Try a piece of corrugated cardboard or other patterns that can be used. Potatoes, erasures, of course, can be, used to make your own shapes. If you are new to this try cutting shapes with open areas in your stamped creations that can be later hand tinted .
Bulk paper choices
Newsprint is rather delicate and you will find that it tears easily- so handle gently when wrapping. It’s not good with water either. Chalk will do well but will need a coat of clear fix. Newspaper, especially foreign language along with sports and comic pages, can give an unusual effect.
Craft paper can be useful for wrapping gifts. Similar in texture to newsprint but a heavier weight, it can create a nice effect. You are probably familiar with this brownish colored paper used to wrap postal packages including bulk mailings. More sturdy than newsprint, it works well for fall and winter wraps. Some embellishments just naturally work with this type of paper. Pine cones, acorns and fall leaves are a natural. Leaves can be traced on colored paper and lightly shaded with spray paint or colored pencil for a nice effect. Look around for other possibilities. Nature offers many opportunities for being creative. Take advantage of these abundant, low-cost offerings.
Or, be your own postal carrier and embellish your gift with exotic handmade stamps and cancellations. Abundant images of imaginary birds, colorful seashells, ocean-bound steamships and planes can be used to make your wrap a fun project.
Butcher paper, in tan and white is another fall natural that is sturdy and usually sold in wide rolls for large bulky boxes. Sometimes found in individual sheets or bundles. A favorite of retailers of glass ware and china, it’s relative smooth surface takes many techniques like stencil and stamping. Be creative - go natural.
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