Category Archives: Paper Projects

Gift Wrap: Gold Flecked

December 2, 2014

Filed Under : Gift Wrap + Packaging - Paper Projects

holiday christmas gift wrap // gold flecked  // via Anastasia Marie

The majority of us crafters today have a roll of washi tape somewhere, right? This gift wrap idea requires just a few items to get this look. And if you’re not digging the gold, you could always go with lots of other colors and still look incredible. You could either stay monotone (like I did with the gold), or you can coordinate colors like green + silver or red + gold for a more spunky look. Packaging supplies needed (besides the scissors and tape) are listed below:

Light brown kraft wrapping paper (the one I used is from Target)
Gold washi tape
Gold glitter string
Mini wooden gift tag

After wrapping your gift up with the kraft wrapping paper, rip off pieces of the gold washi tape and scatter over the top of the package and cascade several pieces down each side. A trick to make wooden gift tags reusable is to stick a piece of washi tape onto the tag and use that as your writing surface. Wrap the glitter string around the box, tie the loose ends together on top in a bow, secure the gift tag, and voila! All that’s left is to write the name on the tag and you’re ready to go.

holiday christmas gift wrap // gold flecked  // via Anastasia Marie

Custom Card: Anniversary

November 14, 2014

Filed Under : Cards - Paper Projects

This card was custom created for a daughter to give to her parents on their anniversary. The mother wore a floral dress, something that she wore often. The father wore a suit — to suit the importance of the occasion, of course.

custom card: anniversary #anastasiamariecards

See more of my custom cards here.

Gift Wrap: Touch of Rosemary

October 1, 2014

Filed Under : Gift Wrap + Packaging - Paper Projects

touch of rosemary gift wrap // anastasia marie

This week’s gift wrap idea is bringing a bit of the outdoors in. I have these rosemary bushes growing alongside our house by the sidewalk that the city planted and they have not been taken care of. At all. They are half dead and I’m looking forward to reviving them. I was happy to find out it was rosemary. My desire to secretly get rid of them in the middle of night died and was replaced with a desire to bring them back to their glory days.

To recreate this gift wrapping, take a large piece of white paper. Grab some black paint, preferably in a bottle that you can squeeze small amounts out at a time. Find something that has a circular bottom. I chose another bottle of paint for this. Apply paint around the bottom of your circular find, but only on the edges. Then dab onto the paper and repeat until you get a nice pattern going. Let the paint fully dry.

Next, dab glue dots in a circle on the inside of each of your paint circles. Sprinkle a mix of fine gold glitter and chunky white glitter over the glue and let dry. Then use that sheet of paper to wrap your gift.

Once wrapped, wind some jute around the package and tie into a bow right down the middle. Add sprigs of rosemary with the buds still attached and a bright yellow corrugated gift tag (that’s coming to the shop real soon!). And you’re done!

touch of rosemary gift wrap // anastasia marie
touch of rosemary gift wrap // anastasia marie
touch of rosemary gift wrap // anastasia marie
touch of rosemary gift wrap // anastasia marie

Custom Card: Fist Full of Bolts

September 25, 2014

Filed Under : Cards - Paper Projects

sean flanigan // custom card by anastasia marie

This custom card was created to thank Sean Flanigan of Fist Full of Bolts for being a great supporter. What were the requirements? We needed to somehow show Tacoma, Washington, the fact that he works at Fist Full of Bolts, as well as his love for the Tacoma Tigers. So we grouped them all together. Why not? Cut from 12 pieces of paper plus his logo printed on a T-shirt, Sean was born in paper.

sean flanigan // custom card by anastasia marie
sean flanigan // custom card by anastasia marie
sean flanigan // custom card by anastasia marie

See more of my custom cards here.

Custom Card: Midwife

September 18, 2014

Filed Under : Cards - Paper Projects

This custom card was specially designed for a first time mama who wanted to thank her midwife for all the support she received from her. Made from nine pieces of paper (plus a set of puff glue earrings), this card featured the midwife standing there holding the newborn baby. So sweet and thoughtful.

custom card by anastasia marie // midwife
custom card by anastasia marie // midwife
custom card by anastasia marie // midwife

See more of my custom cards here.