Wrapping Paper For a Truly Geeky Holiday


Updated 12/23/11 6:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Geeky Wrapping Paper For Holiday 2011

You've almost got all the gifts in order, but how will you keep them a surprise until the big gift exchange? Keep nosy recipients guessing with presents in geeky disguises. Try traditional wrapping paper adorned with robots or vintage music sheets for an outside that's as beautiful as the inside. Even if you don't have time to buy these sheets, they could serve as awesome inspiration to create Read more

Geeky Wrapping Paper For 2011


Updated 12/08/11 8:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Geeky Robot Wrapping Paper

You've almost got all the gifts in order, but how will you keep them a surprise until the big gift exchange? Keep nosy recipients guessing with presents in geeky disguises. Try traditional wrapping paper adorned with robots or vintage music sheets for an outside that's as beautiful as the inside. Read more

Wrapping It Up Naturally


Updated 01/27/12 10:19 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

Eco Wrapping Paper Ideas

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member simplysofie from the Su Casa group: Wrapping Lesson 1: Go outside. I went out for a walk with my dogs and this is what I found. My basics are craft paper, scissors, and tape. Keep it neutral when adding nature. I use a bit of wrapping paper and ribbon in these gifts but the natural elements are my bling. You don’t need to buy fake nature at a Read more

7 Eco-Friendly, Recycled Wrapping Papers


Updated 11/27/11 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Eco-Friendly Wrapping Paper

It's time to start wrapping all those gift purchases you made on Black Friday, so why not wrap your gift in something one-of-a-kind or eco-friendly? Feast your eyes on these seven gorgeous eco-friendly holiday wrapping papers, several of which are handprinted and made out of either recycled paper, post-consumer waste, cotton, or sustainably harvested lotka bushes. Read more

Top 10 Holiday Decorating Ideas From Sweet Paul's New Issue


Updated 11/17/11 3:05 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Sweet Paul Holiday Decorating Photos

Filled with imaginative crafts and striking decor, the new Winter issue of Sweet Paul offers heaps of inspiration for ways to dress up your Winter home. Whether it's ideas for mixing decorating genres, repurposing household objects, or making the most out of your Christmas tree, I've rounded up the top 10 holiday decorating ideas that will have you looking forward to staying in! Read more

Wrap It Up: Make Holiday Wrapping Paper With Your Kids!


Updated 12/02/10 11:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

DIY Wrapping Paper For Kids

Creativity comes free of charge so tighten your holiday purse strings and enlist your children's help for these DIY projects! Instead of tossing rolls of pricey wrapping paper into your cart at the store, take the time to teach your tots how to make festive prints with their hands, fingers, — even their feet! The colorful gift wrap makes presents extra special, and the activity can become a Read more

5 Wrapping Paper Options For Geeks


Updated 11/08/10 8:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Geeky Wrapping Paper

Tis the season to go shopping, fa la la la . . . well, you know how it goes. Now that you're gearing up to cross off a few names on your holiday shopping list, might I suggest going 100 percent geek and covering your gifts in some nerd-friendly wrapping paper? I can't guarantee that the recipient will appreciate the nod to robots and aliens, but hey — it's the thought that counts, right? Read more

Cool Idea: Wrapping With Ornaments


Updated 12/24/09 5:12 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

Cool Idea: Wrapping With Ornaments

Interior stylist Selina Lake, author of Bazaar Style, never ceases to impress with her design skills. So it's no surprise that her Christmas presents look like works of art. For a December feature in BBC Homes & Antiques, she wrapped these gifts in rich, jewel-toned paper, and finished them off by tying ornaments to ribbon to make them extra special. It's a simple trick that's easy and Read more

Cool Idea: Spray-Painted Lace Wrapping Paper


Updated 12/18/09 10:05 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Cool Idea: Spray-Painted Lace Wrapping Paper

My pal Eddie Ross never ceases to impress me with his creative styling skills. Earlier this week he was making ornaments out of thrifted men's plaid shirts for Kathie Lee's house which took preppy chic to the next level, and now he's moved on to Christmas wrapping paper. His latest project is spray-painted lace wrapping paper, made from simple and affordable white wrapping paper (or kraft Read more