Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Make your own wrapping paper...

It may seem like one of those mad ideas, especially when you have already so much to do but I promise you that it's well worth it. Furoshiki wrapping is a Japanese technique which is both easy and beautiful so no printing, painting,stamping, carving up potatoes or cutting out of any sort. You'll be using fabric and the best way to do this is with a neckerchief which can cost pence in any charity shop. You'll have quite a choice ranging from silk, cotton as well as pretty vintage ones too. My local PDSA has quite a few which will be perfect for this!




So make your gifts the best looking ones under the Christmas tree! Furoshiki wrap itself can be a gift too...once they've opened their lovely gift they can use it as a neckerchief or shawl...

For instructions and tutorials visit:
http://www.squidoo.com/furoshiki

1 comment:

Annika said...

Thank you for sharing this chart! I have been wanting to try this kind of wrapping for ages, this might just make me give it a go!