I really enjoy coming up with unique gift wrapping ideas, and every year around this time I try and come up with something new that hasn’t already made its rounds on Pinterest.
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Creative gift wrap ideas
My parents ran a residential treatment program for abused and neglected girls when I was growing up, and it was my job to wrap the donated presents for the 50+ girls who would spend their Christmas at the group home. It was usually around 200 gifts and every year I had to get creative to…
DIY Gift Wrap: All Dolled Up
With so many special occasions coming up around the bend (Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Graduation…) I wanted to come up with some original gift wrap ideas for you all…no small feat in this internet age, I might add. Well, after some contemplation and visiting a Danish art store (um…wow!!) I came home with some fun…
Fantastical Botanical Gift Wrap
If you have spent any time on this blog, you know I’m a fiend for pretty packaging. But I’m not huge of being wasteful–so here are some botanical ideas that can be reused and/or composted. Succulent cuttings can be replanted, air plants are a bonus gift–as are dried flowers like craspedia and poppy pods that…
Easy, fresh gift wrap Idea
Here are a few DIY wrapping ideas for a fresh take on gift wrap. In the past I’ve wrapped with leaves and with kraft paper, this time I’m wrapping with duct tape, cord and beads–so easy to do and so many possibilities…
Nature Wraps: DIY green gift wrap for the Holidays
Yay! Happy Friday! In the past few weeks several of you have asked if I was going to put together more eco-friendly gift wrapping ideas for the holidays this year because last years’ ideas for wrapping holiday gifts with kraft paper were a hit! Well, here they are, 100% compostable gift wrap using all flowers…
{Earth Friendly} Gift Wrapping Ideas
Images and Styling by Justina Blakeney With Holidays around the bend, I wanted to share some earth friendly gift wrapping ideas as wrapping can often times be a wasteful endeavor. Here I have used recycled kraft paper as the base for every wrapped gift. Kraft paper is very inexpensive and I love the look of…
Getting Scrappy with Wrapping!
We love, love, love making prezzies feel super special here at Jungalow, evidenced by so many fun wrapping ideas we’ve shared over the years. And some exciting news, we’ve just launched our brand new eco-friendly gift wrap sets in the shop! Not only are these guys nifty ’cause of their reversible sheets featuring two of our…
Discover your ultimate boho gift guide
Wondering which prezzies to give your bohemian homies? Not to worry, y’all… we’ve got you! We’ve put together a fun lil’ quiz that’ll lead you to discover your own customized, jungalicious gift guide. Whether you’re shopping for others or treating yo-self (you deserve it!), see which boho type is calling your name… *Tip: As you’re…
New Justina Blakeney Stationery, Calendars and Gift items are here!
When I was 28, I moved to New York City after living in Italy for seven years. The rhythms in New York were very intense, and basically a total 180 from what I had been used to in Italy (2 hour daily siesta anyone?). I learned very quickly that in order to make ends meet,…
Jungalow™ Wrapping Paper is Here!
Growing up my parents ran a residential treatment program for abused and neglected girls. It was my job to wrap the donated presents for the 50+ girls who would spend their holidays at the group home. I took the responsibility seriously, because I knew how important it was for the gifts to look like they…
Gift Guide for the Folksy Bohemian
These colorful treasures are for the Folksy Bohemian that loves to collect and mix hand-me-down treasures with upcycled pieces. Add something fun to their collection! 1. Venice Basket by Furbish 2. Embroidered Otomi Throw Pillow on Furbish 3. The Jungalow Collection Nail Wraps by Museum Nails 4. The Snuggle Zone Blanket by Karma Living 5. Vintage Bodo…
Melanie’s Dried Floral DIY Wrapping Tutorial
Hi friends! Meet Melanie! She’s she newest addition to Team Jungalow and today she’s going to share a DIY gift wrap idea with us. Take it away Mel! xx ~Justina
My Gap Holiday Gift Guide
Usually, checking off everyone on my holiday gift list (four awesome generations worth) can be a serious challenge. This year, finding a perfect little something for everyone was kind of a breeze. So easy, in fact that most of my holiday shopping was done in one hour. Probably some kind of record. (If you are…
Artful Ways to Wrap it Right
I’ve been a curator over at eBay for over a year now. It is one of my favorite gigs–but also one of my most dangerous. It’s VERY difficult to browse eBay for the best and coolest stuff without inevitably buying a bunch of stuff too, which is why I’m really excited to announce today that I’ve had…
A Very Hamsa Roundup
Who doesn’t love a good hamsa?! The hamsa, also known as the Hand of God or the Hand of Fatima, is an ancient amulet symbolizing protection, happiness, luck, health, and good fortune. Many hamsas also feature an eye in the center to protect against any shade (AKA the evil eye) people may be throwing your way….
Repeating Pattern tutorial
If you follow me on Instagram you know I’ve been pattern crazy lately. Since I started to post the patterns, a lot of folks have asked about my process and how I’m creating them. I thought I’d demystify the process and share how I make them with you here. I’ve never taken a course in…
Six last-minute easy holiday ideas
It occurred to me that over the years I’ve share a ton of holiday ideas and so in this post I thought I’d make things a bit easier on you and put a bunch of ideas together. These are all good for last-minute-type-of deals, too. ‘Cause, well, sometimes that’s how the Christmas cookie crumbles. First…
Kraft Paper + Gingham
I went to a couple of holiday parties over the weekend, and pretty gift wrapping was everywhere. I realized how important pretty gift wrap can be– especially if your doing a White Elephant gift exchange! I’m in love with the simplicity of kraft paper- and paired with fun gingham tape or ribbon, a cut-out lace…
Friday Faves {Doily Do’s}
Doilies are a great crafting material. Ready made crochet rounds, all set to be turned into a dainty collection of lamps, envelopes, purses, gift wrap, table runners…the possibilities are quite endless! Here is a round up of doily ‘dos’ that inspire. 1.) This oversized doily rug is so inspiring I want to bust out my…