{"id":3448,"date":"2021-11-29T16:53:20","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T06:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8008\/?p=3448"},"modified":"2026-03-17T11:23:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T01:23:33","slug":"diy-wrapping-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pillowtalk.com.au\/comfort-journal\/diy-wrapping-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Wrapping Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve said it before and we\u2019ll say it again \u2013 Christmas<\/a> is the perfect time to get a little creative! From DIY decorations<\/a> to DIY gifts, if you love to get a little crafty this is the blog for you.<\/p>\n

Today we bring you a DIY that is sophisticated, cost effective, environmentally friendly, and a beautiful alternative to traditional gift wrapping<\/a>. It\u2019s furoshiki wrapping of course! The perfect way to add a personal touch to your Christmas gifts<\/a>, follow our easy guide below and you\u2019ll be the talk of the town on Christmas Day!<\/p>\n

\"Pillow<\/p>\n

It\u2019s as easy as<\/p>\n

1. Choose a fabric to fit the size of your gift. Many common items can be used: napkins, <\/a>tablecloths<\/a>, <\/a>tea towels<\/a>, scarves, fabric scraps or pillowcases<\/a> are just a few easy to source options.\"Pillow<\/p>\n

2.Lay your fabric flat with the decorative side face down (if your fabric has a pattern). Place your item diagonally in the centre of your fabric.<\/p>\n

\"Pillow<\/p>\n

3.Draw up the fabric on either side of the longest edges and tie in a double knot at the top. Repeat the process with the other 2 sides and tie over the top of the previous knot.<\/p>\n

\"Pillow<\/p>\n

4.Now that your gift is wrapped, you can personalise and decorate your gift with tags, greenery sprigs<\/a>, flowers<\/a>, twine, and ribbon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Pillow<\/p>\n

If you try this gorgeously festive wrapping technique, tag us in your posts @pillowtalkaustralia<\/a>. We cant\u2019 wait to see how creative you get.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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