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Let's Find Beautiful Wrapping Papers

ECBG — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:35:04 GMT

I've always used the heavy weight paper from Current Catalog. You remember them. They had the note cards with the fluffy, adorable animals.

Large, heavy weight rolls are now $6.00.

They work well with the big designer bows I make. I also add pics with greenery, pinecones, or fruit.

Re: Let's Find Beautiful Wrapping Papers

chrystaltree — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:20:27 GMT

Pretty. I don't spend much on wrapping paper and bows because people just tear into it all and it ends up on the floor and then in the trash. However I do color coordinating my wrapping paper with my Christmas colors and I like to add interesting (but cheap) touches to the packages.

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LTT1 — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:20:39 GMT

@ECBG

Will BBL and will play also!

Always have loved beautiful wrapping and ribbon!

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cancun08 — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:24:03 GMT

I have some beautiful ribbon in my stash and I am in search of some gorgeous foil wrapping paper to use it on. My mission has begun!! Lol

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software — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:29:20 GMT

Some of the best quality wrapping paper I've ever purchased comes from those catalogs schools use for fundraising.

You find something very different than what's at retail. That's probably the reason you love Current.

However my stash of wrapping paper will outlive me.

I usually buy several rolls every year and we have a relatively small family so 1 or 2 rolls gets the job done.

I insist on wrapping. I love to watch people unwrap their gifts.

No gift bags ever.

@ECBG

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Krimpette — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:35:23 GMT

The Container Store always has lovely wrapping paper.

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MarkeieMark — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:40:11 GMT

That paper is gorgoeus, love this thread. Have you ever seen trees where all the presents underneath are wrapped in the same paper? I think it looks chic, but would probably never do it.

Anyways, love your style.

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AnikaBrodie — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:54:14 GMT

Vintage Santa

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spent2much — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:11:51 GMT

I rarely "wrap" gifts any more. I use gift bags. I have a couple good-sized packs from QVC. They save so much time!

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Carmie — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:52:57 GMT

I have two huge wrapping station boxes full of Christmas wrap. I probably have 20 rolls that have never been used. I buy it when it is on sale for 75% or more off and keep in on hand. I have some nice heavy paper that I paid .25 a roll for on sale.

I have paper that must be 30 year old. And I have ribbon and tags too. The funny part is, I mostly give cash and wrap so few gifts.

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:53:02 GMT

Is Current still in business ? I remember people selling it at work many years ago. It was pretty.

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Witchy Woman — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 18:45:47 GMT

@QVCkitty1

Yes, they are still around. I just got a catalog not long ago, but they have a website. They have cards, paper and lots of other seasonal items.

I've mostly bought stickers from them to use on the labels I put on my Project Linus blankets. I buy seasonal stickers just for that and add an address label so the recipient knows who made it.

I also use the stickers on my cards and letters. They add some color and humor.

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151949 — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 20:33:34 GMT

I don't actually wrap anymore - I just use tissue and the bags.

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NickNack — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 21:45:55 GMT

I like to wrap packages, too, but I also use gift bags. It really depends on the size and shape of the gift. I find nice wrapping paper at Target. I like their selection of gift tags, too. I may need to buy gift bags this year, too.

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MacDUFF — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:24:18 GMT

Christmas...

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MacDUFF — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:29:46 GMT

Chanukah...

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ECBG — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:55:23 GMT

@MacDUFF wrote:
Chanukah...

@MacDUFF, I sent you an email! Have a lovely! I have to work at 7am the day after, thank goodness!

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DiAnne — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 03:21:53 GMT

I love to wrap and make beautiful bows. I have bought so much quality wrapping paper at after Christmas sales it will last longer than my lifetime. In high school I worked in a high end department store wrapping as Christmas help. I learned so much there, especially about bows. It has served me well over the years. No gift bags here!

Re: Let's Find Beautiful Wrapping Papers

ECBG — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 03:56:19 GMT

@software wrote:
Some of the best quality wrapping paper I've ever purchased comes from those catalogs schools use for fundraising.

You find something very different than what's at retail. That's probably the reason you love Current.

However my stash of wrapping paper will outlive me.
I usually buy several rolls every year and we have a relatively small family so 1 or 2 rolls gets the job done.

I insist on wrapping. I love to watch people unwrap their gifts.
No gift bags ever.

@ECBG

@software,I've always wrapped with the big designer bows I made with all types of decorative wires and garland for minature trees added to the bows.

As late teens, our sons would bring their friends over just to see the wrapping. They loved it and still do.

I get in the floor under the tree with kahlua and cream, burn candles and wrap! Ahhhhhhhh!

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ECBG — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 03:58:03 GMT

@MarkeieMark wrote:
That paper is gorgoeus, love this thread. Have you ever seen trees where all the presents underneath are wrapped in the same paper? I think it looks chic, but would probably never do it.

Anyways, love your style.

@MarkeieMark,I haven't seen what you describe, but I love variety. I did do coordinated papers for a few years with a country theme.