Free Printable Wrapping Paper and Gift Tags
I've been known to wrap presents in brown paper from grocery bags, my toddler's scribbles, and gift bags that have been used no less than ten times. But this year I found myself longing for wrapping that would be as exciting as the gift. And yet, who wants to blow their present budget on wrapping? Not I! So I partnered with HP to bring you three bright, festive (and free!) printable wrapping paper designs complete with matching gift tags!
I created this super cute printable wrapping with the help of my newest creative tool, Sprout by HP. This computer has some pretty rad capabilities. It boasts a gorgeous touch screen that pairs with a touch mat and built-in scanner. All this adds up to a creative space that blurs the lines between physical and virtual.
Get your paper right here: Download Free Printable Wrapping Paper and Gift Tags And read on to learn how I made it.
Printing Note: These can be printed on standard paper (8.5" x 11") for small presents or decorative bands. Just click "fit to printable area" in the print dialogue box. It is also possible to get them printed tabloid size (11" x 17") at a copy shop for just over one dollar a sheet. Print the gift tags on cardstock or photo paper for best results.
If I wanted to create this paper design without my Sprout I would have had to:
- Take pictures of the ornaments.
- Load them on the computer.
- Use a photo editing program to cut out the background, duplicate, and resize the images with a mouse. (Read: tedious)
- Switch to a vector-based program to write my script with a mouse or stylus. (Read: awkward)
With the Sprout I was able to lay the ornaments on the touch mat and scan them (which automatically captures them without a background). I could then manipulate the images with my hands; easily resizing, grouping, and duplicating. In the same space, I could add my hand written detail and save as a pdf. I could even email them without ever leaving that creative space. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.
As you can see, I've got a little helper who loves the Sprout. Its got some really cool apps for kids, and Jude loves using it to draw and take pictures of his treasures. I still have a lot to learn, and I imagine as the software continues to improve I will be creating with my Sprout more and more. In fact, I've got a really cool project planned for next week, so stay tuned!
This post was sponsored by HP. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank you so much for supporting the brands that make this blog possible.
