You only need a few tree branches, small wooden shapes and an elegant folding technique to create an enchanting landscape or any other design of your choice. Add a special souvenir to make your gift extra special. Because a picture is worth a thousand words!
Project developed in collaboration with Chloé Comte, artist and DIY blogger.
MATERIALS:
- Brown kraft paper
- Wooden shapes
- Glue gun
- Glue sticks
- Double-sided tape
- White Posca marker 1.5 mm
- Scissors
- Folding tool
- 4 × 4 in. photo
- White, glitter gift wrap
- Red hemp twine
- Canvas ornament
- Pencil
- Black Posca marker 0.7 mm
- Fir branch
INSTRUCTIONS:
VERSION 1
Step 1 :
Wrap the gift in brown kraft paper.
Step 2 :
Cut a strip of kraft paper and create an accordion fold.
Step 3 :
Stick the folded paper strip around the gift with double-sided tape.
Step 4 :
For snow; draw circular shapes with a white Posca marker on each row of folded paper.
Step 5 :
Glue wooden shapes onto the gift wrap.
Step 6 :
Place a few fir branches in the paper folds.
VERSION 2
Step 1 :
Wrap the gift in white, glitter gift paper.
Step 2 :
Using double-sided tape, stick the photo on top of the gift wrap.
Step3 :
Draw a banner on the canvas ornament with a pencil. Go over the drawing with the Posca marker and write a first name in the centre.
Step 4 :
Wrap red hemp string around the gift and add a small fir branch.
VERSION 3
Step 1 :
Wrap the gift in brown kraft paper, creating an accordion-style fold on top for finishing.
Step 2 :
Using double-sided tape, stick the photo on top of the gift wrap.
Step3 :
Wrap red hemp string around the gift and make and a pretty bow.
