Materials you will need:
- Roll(s) of craft paper
- Tape
- Natural hemp rope or twine
- Wide cotton seam binding
- Pine cones
- Pine or Spruce branches
- Cinnamon sticks
- Holly sprigs
- Rubber Christmas stamps and ink pads (optional)
You can purchase craft paper on a roll, it’s available almost anywhere. It is quite a bit less expensive than highly inked gift-wrap, and it's very easy to work with. Craft paper cuts and folds nicely, and doesn't tear like standard gift-wrap has a tendency to do. Once you have wrapped your gift box with the paper, tie up the package with your choice of twine or cotton binding. Simply slip into the center knot any of your choice of natural package toppers described above. Optionally, using a rubber stamp and an inkpad, you can stamp the box with an old-fashioned Christmas design. The choices are endless, with everything from snowflakes to the initial of the recipient. I have seen a stamp with the imprint of a gift tag so that you can fill in the "To" and "From." There you have it... simple, natural, and timeless gift-wrap. May your days be merry and bright, and have a blessed Christmas 2007!
