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Diva of DIY

Easy DIY Gift Wrapping Ideas Using Burlap

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“Silver and gold, silver and gold mean so much more when I see…silver and gold decorations on ev’ry Christmas tree”. Oh how I love that song, that movie and I love using mixed metals on and under my tree.  In this post, I will show you some easy gift wrapping ideas using burlap and metallics to create a modern farmhouse feel.

Wrap It Up Unique Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas Blog Tour! A variety of gift wrapping ideas from elegant to rustic - everything in between! Bonus Ornaments!

Oh baby…it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.  I love when the tree is up and the presents start making their way under the tree.  

Wrap It Up Unique Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas Blog Tour! A variety of gift wrapping ideas from elegant to rustic - everything in between! Bonus Ornaments!

Whenever I am designing a room, I always make an inspiration board.  It helps give me clear direction and focus and allows me to create a plan.  Remember the biggest mistake you can make is failing to plan. 

I decided to make a board for my gift wrapping ideas this year.  As you can see from the photo, I incorporated warm wood tones using stain and pine cones; texture using burlap and plaster; and metallics using gold and silver spray paint.  I also used the same color palette for my Christmas tree, hearth and mantle.

Wrap It Up Unique Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas Blog Tour! A variety of gift wrapping ideas from elegant to rustic - everything in between! Bonus Ornaments!

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Supplies needed for these gift wrapping ideas

  • Roll of Burlap Ribbon
  • Plaster (This is the one I used)
  • Putty Knife
  • Pine Cones
  • Builder Paper (This is what I use and it’s so much cheaper than wrapping paper)

Instructions to make the cracked burlap:

Wrap It Up Unique Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas Blog Tour! A variety of gift wrapping ideas from elegant to rustic - everything in between! Bonus Ornaments!

Step 1)  Scoop out some of the plaster onto a disposable plate.  Add a small amount of water to thin it to a butter-like consistency.

Step 2)  Unroll the burlap ribbon onto a flat surface.  Make sure the work surface is protected with rosin paper or plastic.

Step 3)  Using your putty knife, spread the plaster over the top of the burlap ribbon.  I covered about 3/4 of the burlap.

Wrap It Up Unique Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas Blog Tour! A variety of gift wrapping ideas from elegant to rustic - everything in between! Bonus Ornaments!

Let dry overnight.

Wrap It Up Unique Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas Blog Tour! A variety of gift wrapping ideas from elegant to rustic - everything in between! Bonus Ornaments!

Step 4)  Flip burlap ribbon over so plaster-side is face down.  Tightly roll the burlap so plaster is facing up.  The plaster will begin to crack.

Instructions to make Metallic Burlap:

Wrap It Up Unique Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas Blog Tour! A variety of gift wrapping ideas from elegant to rustic - everything in between! Bonus Ornaments!

This is so easy and so much less expensive than buying metallic ribbon in the store.

Step 1) Unroll your burlap ribbon or cut burlap fabric into long strips. Lay the strips on rosin paper to protect your floor. Spray paint in the color of your choice. I chose Rustoleum Metallic Gold and Metallic Silver.

Wrap It Up Unique Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas Blog Tour! A variety of gift wrapping ideas from elegant to rustic - everything in between! Bonus Ornaments!

Now gather the rest of your decorations so you have them all in one place.  I have been busy making homemade Christmas ornaments so I decided to incorporate some of those into my gift wrapping ideas.

Instructions for these easy gift wrapping ideas:

Wrap It Up Unique Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas Blog Tour! A variety of gift wrapping ideas from elegant to rustic - everything in between! Bonus Ornaments!

Begin by wrapping all of your presents in builder paper.  

Wrap cracked burlap around builder paper. The burlap is heavy so I use a bead of hot glue to secure it in place on all 4 sides.  Vary the position of the burlap on each package to add interest.

Wrap It Up Unique Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas Blog Tour! A variety of gift wrapping ideas from elegant to rustic - everything in between! Bonus Ornaments!

Start layering with another layer of burlap…this time I chose to use the metallic burlap that I made in the steps above.  Again, I attached it with a bead of glue.

Wrap It Up Unique Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas Blog Tour! A variety of gift wrapping ideas from elegant to rustic - everything in between! Bonus Ornaments!

Finish it off with a package topper.  I incorporated a snowflake ornament in silver to finish it off.

Wrap It Up Unique Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas Blog Tour! A variety of gift wrapping ideas from elegant to rustic - everything in between! Bonus Ornaments!

Here is another picture with a gold snowflake ornament on gold burlap.

Wrap It Up Unique Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas Blog Tour! A variety of gift wrapping ideas from elegant to rustic - everything in between! Bonus Ornaments!

On this package, I added a couple of store bought picks and a wooden ornament with a photo.  I love adding a photo…it’s like two gifts in one.

Wrap It Up Unique Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas Blog Tour! A variety of gift wrapping ideas from elegant to rustic - everything in between! Bonus Ornaments!

And last but certainly not least, I combined the cracked burlap and the silver and gold metallic burlap with a stained wooden ornament with a family photo.

Wrap It Up Unique Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas Blog Tour! A variety of gift wrapping ideas from elegant to rustic - everything in between! Bonus Ornaments!

If you revisit my inspiration board, you will see that I stayed right on target and I am so happy with the way all of these gift wrapping ideas turned out.  Not only will they look beautiful under the tree but they are stunning as stand-alone Christmas decor.   

Wrap It Up Unique Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas Blog Tour! A variety of gift wrapping ideas from elegant to rustic - everything in between! Bonus Ornaments!

Check out these other DIY Wrapping Ideas! Let’s Blog Tour!

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| The Crowned Goat | 10 Simple Gift Wrapping Ideas |

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| Diva of DIY | Burlap Wrapped Presents |

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| Dixie Delights| How To Tie The Perfect Bow |

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| Slightly Coastal| DIY Paper Tassels |

Slightly Coastal-DIY Paper Tassels

| Thistlewood Farms | DIY Galvanized Metal Tags |

Thistlewood Farms-DIY Galvenized Metal Tags

 Each and everyone of you inspire me and I LOVE to see the work that you’ve created. Feel free to share with me on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. And as always, be sure to follow Diva Of DIY on Pinterest and sign up for our FREE Newsletter to receive the latest projects delivered straight to your inbox!

 

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  1. CoCo says

    12/09/2016 at 6:35 am

    These are so fun! I would have never in a million years thought of this idea but I love how you can personalize each gift with different finishes on the cracked burlap ribbon and then add the photo tags for each person. Super cute! Hope you have a fun day, CoCo
    Reply
    • divaofdiy says

      12/12/2016 at 11:56 am

      Thank you for stopping by and your kind words! I had fun this year, that's for sure!
      Reply
  2. KariAnne Wood says

    12/09/2016 at 7:16 am

    Love your ideas! What a fun project and the cracked burlap is super clever. :) So happy to be wrapping with you today! Merry Christmas! karianne
    Reply
    • divaofdiy says

      12/12/2016 at 11:55 am

      Thank you KariAnne! It was a pleasure to blog hop with you! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!
      Reply
  3. Nancy @ Slightly Coastal says

    12/09/2016 at 7:21 am

    Leanne! What a clever way to use burlap! I thought I had seen everything with burlap and then you go and shake things up. It adds such personality to the packages. I love your addition of photos. In years ahead the photo ornaments will be so fun to look at. I had an awesome time hopping with you! Nancy
    Reply
    • divaofdiy says

      12/12/2016 at 11:54 am

      Thanks Nancy! This was a great idea for a hop and you did a great job putting it all together! Thank you for including us!
      Reply
  4. Susie says

    12/09/2016 at 8:18 am

    WOW! What a creative way to wrap a gift in a unique rustic style! I absolutely must try this ASAP! Thanks so much for sharing. Happy Holidays! ~~Susie from The Chelsea Project
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    • divaofdiy says

      12/12/2016 at 11:53 am

      Thanks Susie! We for sure have the same love of the rustic!
      Reply
  5. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says

    12/09/2016 at 11:29 am

    Great ideas! Love the use of the black-n-white family photos as gift tags. Visiting from BOB Tribe.
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    • divaofdiy says

      12/12/2016 at 11:51 am

      Thanks Victoria! It was a fun way to give Connors Sr Pictures out!
      Reply
  6. Kim says

    12/09/2016 at 12:07 pm

    I love the package that combines the burlap and your family ornament...super sweet!!
    Reply
    • divaofdiy says

      12/12/2016 at 11:48 am

      Thanks Kim! I enjoyed making them all different!
      Reply
  7. debbie says

    12/09/2016 at 12:17 pm

    These are too pretty to open! I would make them and use them just for decor~
    Reply
    • divaofdiy says

      12/12/2016 at 11:50 am

      You read my mind Debbie! I put them all over the house as extra decor! Thanks!
      Reply
  8. Claire says

    12/09/2016 at 1:55 pm

    When I first saw the title I thought you were going to just wrap the presents in burlap. Your burlap sleeves are a brilliant idea, I like how you can customise them to the recipient.
    Reply
    • divaofdiy says

      12/12/2016 at 11:49 am

      I'm kinda tricky like that! lol! Thanks Claire!
      Reply
  9. amanda says

    12/12/2016 at 10:57 am

    This is such a great and thoughtful idea. Your gifts are gorgeous!!
    Reply
    • divaofdiy says

      12/12/2016 at 11:47 am

      Thank you Amanda!
      Reply
  10. Maria Brittis says

    12/14/2016 at 6:41 pm

    So excited you stopped by to see my oyster shell and coral ! Have a amazing holiday, All my best Maria
    Reply

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