Mother's Day Gift & Crafts with Amazing Gift Wrapping Paper

 

Disclosure: I was sent this gift wrapping paper in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

It is hard to believe that Mother's Day is tomorrow!! I have not seen my mother since November since someone is always sick for every holiday this year. We are finally able to go see her!! I wanted to bring her a small gift for Mother's Day. What better than some jewelry made with my paper beads! This week I am sharing three packages of amazing gift wrapping papers that make beautiful paper beads as well as wrapping beautiful gifts. We will start with the one I have used the most. It is Marbled Patterns Gift Wrapping Papers - 12 Sheets from Tuttle Studio. 

From the Publisher:

These fine-quality sheets feature 6 prints inspired by elegant marbled patterns.

These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are useful for any occasion—whether a holiday, birthday, anniversary or "just because."

Each sheet is perforated to be easily removed, this gift wrapping set includes:

• 12 sheets of 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61cm) paper
• 6 unique patterns (2 sheets of each design)

The tradition of gift wrapping originated in Asia, with the first documented use in China in the 2nd century BC. Japanese furoshiki, reusable wrapping cloth, is still in use four centuries after it was first created. Gift wrapping is one custom that has prevailed through the ages and across the world—it should be special for both the gift giver and recipient.

From Me:

I saw this wrapping paper and the first thing I thought of was paper beads. The paper is high quality and great for wrapping gifts, but it is also wonderful for making paper beads! I have made some of my favorite paper beads from it including a gift for my mom for Mother's Day!!

I started with this beautiful blue marbled pattern paper. I love how the necklace came out. It is one of my favorite necklaces now. I cut the paper using two pieces for each bead. The first piece goes from three-quarters of an inch wide to one-quarter of an inch wide and the second piece goes from one quarter of an inch to a point.

Next I made beads from the sparkly black, white and gold marbled paper. I decided to make round beads from it. I used the calendar section of my old calendars for the first strip which was half an inch wide down to one-quarter of an inch. I used white and black calendar pages. Then I cut the strips that would show from the wrapping paper. These pieces were one-quarter of an inch wide to a point. I strung these with a gold bead between them.

Next I made diablo shaped beads from the green and yellow marble paper. These are made with three-quarters of an inch rectangles with a triangle cut out of the center from one width. At this point I switched to one of the other wrapping paper packages, but today I made a necklace for my mom from the purple marbled paper.

I put the necklace in a box and wrapped it with the Origami Cranes Gift Wrapping Paper also by Tuttle Studio. 

From the Publisher:

These fine-quality sheets feature 6 prints inspired by illustrations of origami cranes!

These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are useful for any occasion—whether a holiday, birthday, anniversary or "just because."

Each sheet is perforated to be easily removed, this gift wrapping set includes:

• 12 sheets of 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61cm) paper
• 6 unique patterns (2 sheets of each design)

The tradition of gift wrapping originated in Asia, with the first documented use in China in the 2nd century BC. Japanese furoshiki, reusable wrapping cloth, is still in use four centuries after it was first created. Gift wrapping is one custom that has prevailed through the ages and across the world—it should be special for both the gift giver and recipient.

From Me:

I have not done much with these papers yet. I am not sure the patterns will look great as paper beads. I however love the patterns and don't want to cut them too small so you can't see the origami designs. I did wrap my mother's gift in it. She decorated a Christmas tree with origami cranes one year so I think she will enjoy this wrapping paper.

I added a pink bow to the gift as well. I think it looks great! I love this wrapping paper!

The final package of paper is Psychedelic Patterns Gift Wrapping Paper also by Tuttle Studio. 

From the Publisher:

These fine-quality sheets feature 6 prints inspired by fun and colorful psychedelic designs!

These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are useful for any occasion—whether a holiday, birthday, anniversary or "just because."

Each sheet is perforated to be easily removed, this gift wrapping set includes:

• 12 sheets of 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61cm) paper
• 6 unique patterns (2 sheets of each design)

The tradition of gift wrapping originated in Asia, with the first documented use in China in the 2nd century BC. Japanese furoshiki, reusable wrapping cloth, is still in use four centuries after it was first created. Gift wrapping is one custom that has prevailed through the ages and across the world—it should be special for both the gift giver and recipient.

From Me:

These patterns are so fun!! I think they will make amazing paper beads. I did let Hazel wrap a gift using the black and white paper and didn't get a picture of it. We were in a hurry to get to school. I started making beads from the top left paper on the package (front and back). I made diablo beads from it. They look rainbowish!

The paper changes shades and colors throughout it. The beads are just so colorful and fun. I have to make more to make some jewelry still but wanted to share them with you. I am excited to try some beads with some of the other papers as well. These are going to be fun beads!! 

So, whether you are looking for a good quality and fun wrapping paper for gifts or for paper to do crafts like paper beads, be sure to check out the amazing choices at Tuttle!! The first paper beads I made was out of wrapping paper also from Tuttle. For more tutorials on making paper beads be sure to check out my other paper bead posts!