Cupcakes and Cashmere

DIY: Gift Wrapping Station

December 13th, 2012

{Gift wrapping essentials, organized}

I’ve always fantasized about having an entire room dedicated solely to wrapping presents. It makes the act of gift giving so organized and enjoyable. Since I don’t have the space for a gift wrapping room (let alone closet), I followed the advice of an old Better Homes and Gardens article (here) and made a station on the back of my closet door. I bought this storage system and filled it with all of my essentials,* most of which I tucked into mason jars.

{Gift tags}

{Wrapping and tissue paper, boxes, and little bags}

{Colored twine, twist ties, butterfly accents}


{Side view – I keep both regular tape and double sided for easy accessibility}

{Sparkly toppers, ribbons, Sharpies, scissors, hole punch, ruler}


{Finished wrapping station}

*ribbon, twine, glitter tape, tape, double-sided tape, scissors, scalloped edge scissors, ruler, gift tags, boxes, paper bags, tissue paper, wrapping paper, bows, raffia, glitter.

Most items were bought at Cost Plus, Paper-Source, and Michael’s.

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  • http://mamainheels.com/ Janise

    So pretty! Love it!!!
    http://MamaInHeels.com

  • http://www.foraseeterlife.com julia serejo

    WOW!! You got yourself an amazing collection of wrapping essentials. Great Idea! =) http://www.forasweeterlife.com

  • Anonymous

    I have wanted a gift-wrapping room/station for so long but in my tiny apartment I didn’t think it was possible — I love that you did this on the back of a closet door! Such good inspiration for me to do the same!

  • http://www.cherjoyblog.com Cheryl

    I SO need to get organized like this. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • http://love-and-whimsy.blogspot.com Milynn {love and whimsy}

    This is such a great way to stay organized! I usually just throw all these things in the back of a closet then huff and puff trying to pull it all out when I need it. Definitely doing this.

  • http://thesistersinthecity.com corbynn

    So adorable! I want this!

    Corbynn
    thesistersinthecity.com

  • http://www.welovefur.com Welovefur

    I have no words!
    kisses
    http://www.welovefur.com

  • http://6000milestohome.blogspot.it/ Allie R.

    Oh myyyy, this is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen! I cannot WAIT to have a craft corner/room/closet sometime very soon…. thanks for the tips and inspiration!

    http://6000milestohome.blogspot.it/

  • http://Courcydesign.com Jessica

    This is great! Love the way you used the mason jars.

  • Vanessa

    Just wondering where exactly you found such awesome gift tags, i’ve been searching and haven’t found any so pretty!!

    Thanks!

  • http://chefjamielevine.com jamie @ green beans & grapefruit

    Great idea!

  • http://ohsillyfashion.blogspot.com/ Marta

    Ugh wrapping gifts is so annoying and difficult! but definitely worth its result :)

    http://ohsillyfashion.blogspot.com/

  • http://bonvoyageboutiques.com LA

    Where did you get the wrapping paper with the little red birds??

  • http://namesnotashley.com Natalie

    So fun – my family’s gift wrapping “station” consists of a 20-year old cardboard box filled with every gift wrapping odd and end you could possibly imagine…but of course you can’t ever seem to locate the perfect ribbon or tag when you need it! We clearly need to switch over to your system!

    Natalie
    Name’s Not Ashley

  • http://kakafashionshow.blogspot.com.br/ karleise

    I loved the idea, I also have several of these, but all played one at each corner, the time to want to use them I never think anything rsrrsrs

  • http://www.oreliamae.wordpress.com Julie

    Love it. So colorful and fun!

  • http://boese-schnurrbaerte.blogspot.de Lea

    Amazing Idea! It looks so professional but is pretty cheap. Perfect.

  • Maggie

    I’m drooling right now this is so beautiful!!! I love pretty wrapping paper supplies and craft corners!
    ~Maggie
    http://echosoftheheartdobeat.blogspot.com

  • http://dreamsinhd.blogspot.com/ Molly {Dreams in HD}

    absolutely adorable! you have the most amazing gift wrap selection ever.

  • http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com Jennifer

    Wow you must wrap a lot of gifts all year long to have a gift wrapping station!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

  • http://www.imperfectconcepts.com tasha

    This literally makes me want to go make a wrapping station in my home. So beautiful.

  • http://www.asliceofglam.com Amberly

    This is so organized and pretty to look at! I can only imagine how the actual gift looks! :)

    Amberly
    http://www.asliceofglam.com

  • http://www.viamojo.blogspot.com mojo

    busy happy moments :) love the
    viamojo.blogspot.com

  • http://www.rachelphipps.com/ Rachel

    I’m going to email this post to my mother – she’s a wrapping fiend like you, but it is all stuffed into boxes in a cupboard and gets really messy and disorganised all the time!

  • http://INMADDIESSHOES.BLOGSPOT.COM Maddie
  • http://INMADDIESSHOES.BLOGSPOT.COM Maddie

    Great Idea;)

  • http://seaandswank.com/ Susie

    What an adorable idea – my wrapping materials always end up in a big mess!

    Sea and Swank

  • http://ilikemyclothestaylored.blogspot.com taylor

    love love love this post! it makes me smile! i wish i was more into wrapping now!

    xo,Taylor
    iLikeMyClothesTaylored.blogspot.com

  • http://sunshineabby.com Abby J.

    So now I’m insanely jealous! This is so adorable. Can you come put one in my house? kthanks :)
    Abby

  • http://thepinkcashmere.com Sophie

    Love the paper and tags, so pretty!
    Xx

    http://www.thepinkcashmere.com

  • http://two-leaf-clover.com Allison

    This melts my heart. omg do I want this!!
    Amazing organization!

    http://two-leaf-clover.com

  • http://tastearea.blogspot.com taste area

    I love these posts.
    http://tastearea.blogspot.com/

  • http://brittanykytecreated.blogspot.com Brittany

    I could have so much fun with a wrapping station like that! So organized!!

    brittanykytecreated.blogspot.com

  • http://www.counttofour.com Count To Four

    wow love it! i definitely need a space like this!

    http://www.counttofour.com
    http://www.counttofour.etsy.com

  • http://myfashionfoodstyle.blogspot.co.il/ Maya

    Wow love these organized pictures!

    http://myfashionfoodstyle.blogspot.co.il/

  • http://www.lindisima.com Lorena

    This is genius. I am going to do something similar. Thanks for posting this.

  • http://www.blogforblacklovers.blogspot.com Alessia

    what a nice idea!

    Alessia
    BLACK_blogforblacklovers

  • http://laminlouboutins.blogspot.com Stephanie

    How cute!!! Love this idea!! Honestly need to organize my gift wrapping essentials as well!!

    -Stephanie
    @LaminLouboutins.blogspot.com

  • http://fashion--review.blogspot.com/ Deborah
  • http://kelseydesign.com Kelsey

    So many fun supplies! I just did a post on wrapping presents too-

    http://kelseydesign.com/wrapping-presents-ideas/

    Thought you might enjoy it!

  • Jenn

    Show us how you wrap presents Cupcakes and Cashmere style! I bet they look super cute when they are done.

  • http://chicandsequined.com Lara Sophia

    I need to be as organized as you when it comes to gift wrapping! love the polka dot wrapping paper.

    best, Lara

    chicandsequined.com

  • Beth P.

    love this idea. festive and organized!

  • http://www.soyouagree.com Donna

    Love this!! If you’ve never seen the Spelling Manor episode, Tori’s mom has 2 whole rooms just for wrapping.

    http://www.soyouagree.com

  • http://www.Spa-Dress.com christine

    Super cute. Thank you for the inspiration.

  • http://www.rachelslookbook.com Rachel

    Wow, I’ve seen something like this on Pinterest and it looks amazing. I don’t have the closet space for something like that right now, but this would be great for the future :)

  • http://thebookoffaces.blogspot.com/ Carried away

    Let it wrap! I love wrapping but i am not very good at it :(

  • http://traceyaytonphotography.com Tracey

    This is absolutely amazing!!! So inspiring …. one of the most useful blog posts for this time of year. Perhaps when I finally have some time to create a thing of beauty such as this, I’ll be ready for Christmas next year. Love it!

  • http://www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com gigi

    wow your so organized. love this and it could easily fit into my tiny apartment too. thanks for this easy diy xx. gigi. food and beauty blogger @ http://www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com

  • http://barbaramarcella.blogspot.com Barbara Marcella

    This is amazing!!