If you’re are out of wrapping paper but need to wrap a Mother’s Day present this weekend (and it won’t fit in the cute little box Jo showed you yesterday), here’s a really great idea.
Kira over at Chica Schmica shared with her readers an idea she read about for making custom wrapping paper. Just go through your fabric stash and pick out one of your favorites, then use your scanner
Just look at the lovely paper she created and how well it matches the fabric, which is right next to the gift. Look closely, because the detail that was captured in the scanned print is just amazing!
I love this idea so much! I’m off to search my craft room now to find the perfect pattern to use to wrap my mother’s gift.
2 comments so far:
Scanning fabric is a great idea, however some people who don’t have fabric lying around may feel that they can’t do this project. NOT TRUE! I have taken favorite clothing items with cute patterns (baby clothes, kids favorite shirts, bedding…etc) and used it to scan and create my own paper. It’s even fun to purposely wrinkle things to see the effects it creates in the scanner. I created a paper wallet after I scanned my Vera Bradley purse in the scanner. The possibilities are endless!
Those are fantastic suggestions, Jo-Anne! I’ve got a dress that I know would make lovely printed paper!