Printable Downloads for Gifts and Gift Wrap from Minnesota Makers
By Sharon Parker
Sharon's Compendium
What I really need during the final week before Christmas is more running around to stores for supplies and gifts I forgot to get earlier, said no one ever.
And isn't now the moment you realize that no, you did not stock up on wrapping supplies in last year's after-Christmas sales after all.
Fortunately, you do have an alternative that allows you to stay home and enjoy your holiday preparations instead of running yourself ragged. Through a combination of upcycling and printable downloads, we've got you covered!
Many Etsy sellers offer items you can download and print at home right now, no mailing time or shipping cost involved, including printable gift tags and other package embellishments. There are even quick and easy DIY gifts you can make with a little help from Minnesota Etsians. Click on the captions below the items to see them on Etsy.
I'm going to show you these in two categories: gift wrap and decor, and then gifts.
HOLIDAY GIFT WRAP & DECOR
You may also find that you have some materials on hand already that will help you wrap festive packages without another trip to the store. Like this:
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Holiday trees printable gift tags from Lisa Seng Studio, $3.95 |
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Snow confetti gift tags from Cratefully, $2.50 |
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Modern Christmas tree clipart from Lilly Bimble, $1 |
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Printable Christmas wall art in two sizes, from Twinkle Me Designs, $11 |
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Paper holiday ornaments from Jinjer S, $4.50 |
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Snowflake cross stitch patterns from Hopstitch Designs, $2 |
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Printable reference cards for the grocery store, from All Things Jane, $2.99
Kids like to make stuff for themselves and others, too, and the paper crowns from Put a Crown On It are perfect for them to help make for their friends and cousins, and might even channel some of their holiday excitement into a calming coloring project. This unicorn is just one example, be sure to visit the shop to see the others.
These "build a house" printables from Morning Star Arts can be adapted for use with a flannel board or magnets, but even if you don't have supplies for those on hand, just printing these on cardstock and cutting out the shapes can foster some creative playtime as kids use them to design houses and invent stories about the people who might live in them.
Let's face it, small children are often as interested in the boxes as the items that came in them. Why fight it when you can print out dozens of elements designed by Color and Kindness for them to color and attach to boxes of various sizes to make neighborhoods. Most of the components can be printed on letter-size paper, and the shop assures that their tips for printing the "paper playscapes" on extra large paper. (Or you could roll out some brown kraft paper and let kids draw their own roads and features, if you don't have the time or inclination to get those printed.) This shop has a lot of printable items for kids and adults, with Bible references and a general kindness theme. As a final note, I'll just mention that my shop also has a few printable items for holiday packages and gifts, if you care to check it out here. The bloggers of HandmadeMN will be taking a short break here on the blog and be back again in the new year. Happy holidays to all! |