Today I am sharing my first ever wrapping paper printable! Plus a really easy way to make braided rope from yarn. It literally takes a minute and is kind of magical.
Download Christmas wrap here:
You can print this wrap in two sizes:
Christmas Tree Wrap 8.5 x 14 (legal sized paper, or just regular 8.5 x 11 printer paper)
Christmas Tree Wrap 11 x 17 (for large format printers)
Supplies for braided rope:
Yarn
How to:
1. Cut a piece of yarn that is 6 times longer than the size of rope you will eventually need. I cut an 18′ piece of yarn and my rope ended up being about 3.5′ which goes around a small present and ties in a bow.
2. Fold the yarn in half. With a partner, each of you holding one end, start twisting in opposite directions.
3. When it’s as tightly twisted as can be, fold it in half. This is the magical part, because right after you do that it will start twisting on itself again. It’s hard to explain, but it just happens!
4. Tie the loose end with one knot and trim. Now you have braided rope!
And now for some excellent BONUS material…
Today my fellow Rockin’ Art Moms (20 moms brought together by the love of making art with kids ~ we have an awesome Pinterest board that you should follow this instant!) all have their own versions of DIY wrap to share. Click below to find out more about any of these amazing projects.
{left to right starting at the top}
Make Handmade Wrapping Paper with Foam Stickers from Artful Parent
Stitched Paper & Mandala Tag from Mama Miss
Paper Snowflake Wrap from Tiny Rotten Peanuts
Tie Die Gift Wrap from Babble Dabble Do
Poppable Holiday Wrapping Paper from Pink Stripey Socks
Furoshiki Printed Fabric Wrap from Buggy and Buddy
Printable Christmas Trees from moi, obviously
Swedish Dala Horse Wrap from Willow Day
{not pictured but so freakin’ cool you have to click over right now} Picture Frame Wrapping Paper by Meri Cherry
Enjoy blog hopping today!
xo, Bar
I can’t believe how gorgeous your design is! You are truly a natural designer, Bar. I am in love with the colors, and it’s so much more fun to use wrapping paper you can print out, rather than use a giant roll of the same Target wrap for every single present.
you are too nice jeanette!!! i was a textile design major in college and have always wanted to design fabric and papers. my dream was never to give them away for free 😉 but it’s still thrilling to design prints.
such a fun little series to do with my virtual friends! xo bar
I love the paper and the rope! I’ve read about making rope like that and water to try it. So cool!
thank you ana…and i am totally in love with your tie-dyed paper!! i will try that while you make the roping 🙂 xo bar
How gorgeous! I am just in love with the paper, and I know my daughter and I will be trying the braided rope!
thanks chelsey!! and you must try the yarn trick, it is a partner project and super fun. so many uses for it you will be amazed! xoxo bar
Bar, I’ll pay you one of the highest compliments I know: I just want to eat these colours! They are positively delicious! I feel all sherbert-y and at the same time, Christmas — which is a dual feeling I often feel when I see you work — one of my other highest compliments I can given. Love these. Thanks so much for sharing! I can’t wait to use the paper.
Love the paper & the rope tie, Bar – it’s so beautiful!
thank you melissa!!! if you have never tried the rope, do it! it’s super cool and magical. xo bar
Oooh love the braided rope and the wrapping paper is gorgeous! Wish I still have my A3 printer!!!