It's a wrap....

Ok… I must admit.  I not only collect vintage items for wrapping, but I am one of those people that actually spends time picking out my wrapping “theme” each holiday.  And yes, it must match what is going on the tree!

This year I also created a little wrapping basket as part of my holiday decorations.  I corralled all of my wrapping supplies in one place… well except for tape and scissors because they didn’t match what I have going on here!  Orange scissors and scotch tape just didn't make the cut....

Although I really wanted to create a wrapping station I currently don’t have a spot for an area dedicated to wrapping for the holidays… although it’s looking pretty good that I will next year, but that’s another story…

I used my freshly painted, freebie cabinet and an old basket as a backdrop and holder of all the wrapping goodies.  The big red roll of paper is from Costco… some of their two sided paper… of course the red that I want to use is actually the “wrong” side so I had to do a bit of folding and “rerolling” of it so that the side I wanted shows up… hmmm, do I sound a bit, well crazy or neurotic?  All the other bits and bobs were picked out to match my main tree and the front porch area that is decorated in aqua, red, pale green and white for the holidays.  And what's hanging out on that open door?

This cute stocking that I picked up this past summer at a huge garage sale…. It actually is old, handmade and says “Matt” on it… I don't have a "Matt" but I love it hanging out here.

And speaking of that freebie cabinet?  Of course the inside of the cabinet wasn’t left out of the decorating frenzy…lots of vintage bits here too.   Some to be used for wrapping, some just because...

The  little Santa plate was a thrift store acquisition… the blue on his beard goes well with the aqua I have going.

As you can see... gnomes and mushrooms are Incorporated into the red, aqua, green and white theme.  Plus ribbon, baker's twine, chenille pipe cleaners... lots of fun inspiration for wrapping here!

And what do I plan to wrap up for family and friends this year?  Well, gifts from my kitchen of course… jams, jellies and sauces that I canned last summer and fall…

Perhaps they may be the recipient of one of my many projects like my vintage mirrors with chalk paint frames…

Or a cute vintage jar filled with a Christmas surprise…

Even one of the anthro inspired snow globes may be enclosed...

So, if you’re wondering what I’ll be up to this weekend… well you may think I plan to be here, by the tree, using up some of my carefully curated wrapping supplies…

And playing Christmas music…

But no, I'm heading to Seattle for a girls weekend of holiday fun... and of course, shopping and lots of Christmas music in the car...

linking up to

French Country Cottage - Feathered Nest Friday

Deborah jean's Dandelion House - Farmgirl Friday

Common Ground - Vintage Inspiration Friday

Laurie Anna's Vintage Home - Farmhouse Friday