I'm just going to say it...I have an addiction to gift wrap.
I love to do it, I love to collect it, and I love to learn new techniques of it. This love has to stem from the early memories I have of going with my mom to those dimly lit Customer Service crevices in department stores that have their in-store gift-wrapping options hanging on the wall.
You know the places I’m talking about.
Even though the end products were never quite right, the shiny paper, assorted ribbon, and silk flowers called to me; I was hooked.
My interest in the topic has only grown since. I often daydream about a home studio that includes this wall:
While my studio does include an unmentionable amount of wrapping paper rolls, ribbon, fancy scissors, and the like, it has yet to turn into the previously pictured oasis.
While working at JBB, I have been fortunate enough to include gift-wrapping in my job description. I like to say that I gift-wrap professionally. Cue this week’s order for one of our amazing Tiberio Italian Leather Weekend Bags. I was excited to see this order, not only because it is one of my absolute favorite items on the site, but because it also called for gift-wrapping!
The Challenge: Gift-wrap 1 Tiberio Italian Leather Weekend Bag, dimensions 11” x 17” x 8”.
The Outcome: Success!
Here’s our Art Director, Alison, with the finished product.
It wasn’t easy, but nothing that’s worth anything ever is! I have to thank the rest of the JB Crew for supporting my undertaking, especially Jen, our shipping manager, who had to then carefully package the gift for shipment.
Be sure to check back next week for some of my gift-wrapping techniques. Happy Friday!
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