Nov 13, 2014

Holiday gift wrapping essentials

Washi tape

If washi tape isn't already part of your gift wrapping essentials, consider adding it this year. Available in a variety of colours and patterns, it's perfect for decorating and personalizing presents of any size or shape. Scotch® Expressions Washi Tape, Staples, $2.94.

Decorative tins

If you're planning on baking for this year's cookie exchange you'll want to stock up on decorative tins. No need to wrap, packaging delicious holiday treats takes no time at all. Vinterkul container set of 3, IKEA. $9.99.

Gift toppers

Forget those flimsy plastic bows and top your perfectly wrapped presents with a festive felt bow. Red bow pack with white edge, Indigo, $4.50.

Gift tag stamper

This year, add a fun and festive stamp to your holiday wrapping kit. It's a clever way to avoid the confusion when you're passing around presents. To-From Stamp, Crate and Barrel, $3.95.

Sharp shears

Without a great pair of scissors, your pretty holiday wrapping paper is sure to suffer. Cut with ease and precision with these Nate Berkus stainless steel shears. Nate Berkus Gold Shears, Target, $16.99.

Printable tags

Do you ever buy gift tags only to forget where you've stored them? This year, why not purchase printable tags. They'll save you time, money, and best of all you can print as many as you need. Merry Christmas printable tags, MelimeBabyArt on Etsy, $5.22.

Gift bags

Uh oh, you've forgotten to wrap that Secret Santa gift before tonight's party. No need to worry, stock up on festive gift bags for quick wrapping-on-the-go. 'Tis The Season Gift Bags, Anthropologie, $9.

Wrapping paper

There's just something about great wrapping paper that make a gift eye-catching. Simple, yet stylish this cursive wrapping paper does just that. Great for adding some excitement under the tree, it'll also bring joy to those who like to save the paper (you know who you are!). Cursive wrapping paper, Anthropologie, $14.

Boxed holiday cards

It's always a great idea to stock up on the items you use the most when wrapping presents for the holidays. You can never have too many cards, especially when they're as cute and clever as these boxed holiday cards by PaperSocietyCo. Boxed holiday cards, PaperSocietyCo on Etsy, $19.95.

A great pen

It's time to write your holiday cards or gift tags and you can't seem to find a working pen. Never have that problem again with The 7 Year Pen from Indigo. With a jumbo ink supply, you'll be able to use it year after year. The 7 Year Pen in Peacock, Indigo. $9.50.

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