We've got a big list of inspiring links for the many of you heading into your annual wrapping frenzy. Each of these is a fun example of how to jazz up plain white or craft paper in simple ways. No need to dig out the traditional wrapping gear; instead, a handy supply of yarn, twine, ribbon, crafting wire, and markers is what you need. And maybe washi tape. Oh, and a date stamp perhaps?
Simply imagine each idea in the colours typical of the particular holiday you are celebrating. And have fun!
TOP ROW
1. Wrapping with yarn and felt by Knock-knocking via li'l magoolie
2. Craft Paper Wrap ideas by Sweet Paul
3. Yarn Wrappings by More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts via Babble
4. Wrapping with Yarn by tokketok
5. Embellishing with gold foil by tokketok
MIDDLE ROW
6. Wrapping with watercolors and sequins by decor8
7. Wrapping with doilies, twine, ribbon and lace by decor8
8. Wrapping with woven yarn by Lion Brand Yarn via Pinterest
9. Wrapping with velvet and glitter by Ambrosia Creative via Creature Comforts
10. Wrapping with washi tape and twine by papermash
BOTTOM ROW
11. Wrapping with fabric scraps and twine by Time of the Aquarius
12. Date Stamp Gift Wrap by Paper, Plate, and Plane
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The Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces 
Apartment Therapy Presents 
The Eight-Step Home Cure 
Sheex Bedding
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How to Make Fresh Pasta Dough in the Food Processor
I love to wrap with brown craft/packing paper, but have found that regular tape doesn't hold it well. It gradually comes unstuck, so you're forced to use ridiculous amounts to hold it together (I think it's ridiculous, anyway, but I'm a tape minimalist). Any recommendations on types of tape that work well with craft paper?
I use hot glue - works great :)
Zomigi, I've cut clear packing tape into smaller pieces with good results. But I wonder how much tape you'd actually need with these ideas-- using lots of ribbon and/or yarn might minimize the need for strong adhesives.
I love these.