I decided to do something a little different for my school books this year – making my wrapping paper so I can have prints I love. Since its the festive season too, and wrapping paper is expensive, here are a few fun ways with brown paper that are cost-effective and classy.
You will need:
- Eraser
- Craft knife
- Paint (I chose black acrylic)
- Paint brush
- Brown paper
- Leaf
- Newspaper
- Tape
Lay down some newspaper before you start – brown paper is quite thin and the prints you make may bleed through onto the surface under your paper.
Splatter
Tape your sheet of brown paper down. Mix the paint with a little bit of water and load your brush. Flick the brush and the paint should leave splatter prints on the paper. Leave to dry.
Triangles
Carve a shape out of an eraser. A potato works fine too. Paint one side and press it onto the paper to make a print. Leave to dry.
Leaves
Choose a leaf that has a definitive vein pattern. Paint the back of it, and gently press it onto the sheet of paper. Repeat it in a pattern you like. Leave to dry.
Its really quick and simple. I love the monochrome, but if colour is your vibe, use different paints.
Hope you’ll try it out!
Nabeela x
Huge thanks to Imán Cassiem from Aesthete’s Perception for shooting for me! Check out her newly launched blog and Instagram account.
