Hello again, miss me? The past 2 weeks have been a blur and I dropped the ball getting a post up last week (which I’m actually ok with because I don’t have a studio setup in our new apartment yet >_>). Well I couldn’t let blog loving, diy peeps down again- especially with Mother’s Day right around the corner. My mom’s house is currently filled with leftover wedding flowers from Saturday, so I knew a regular bouquet wasn’t going to cut it this year. So who’s with me in gifting live plants!
Ah. From the frozen tundra of Chicago to the oppressive heat of Florida, this guy has traveled a long ways to bring you this diy. Completely naked. He deserves to be a little dressed up. Let’s see what we can do using what’s around the house.
Tea Tied Towel
By using a tea towel as wrapping paper, you can gift a two-fer! Target always has seasonal & adorable sets in the Dollar Spot.
Start by folding down a small section at the top for a clean lip and folding the bottom up to the desired height. Iron so the folds stay in place. Wrap the tea towel around the plant and keep in place with twine.
So cosy. I’d recommend using this method on a slightly bigger plant so the towel doesn’t get too bulky around the plant.
Classically Anthro
Is there a better name than this? Probably. But there is something so Anthropologie about using kraft tissue paper and silk ribbon. That classic hi/lo contrast works beautifully in their stores and works just as well for gift wrapping.
To get the look, cut out two tissue circles with a radius roughly the 2x the radius of the bottom of the plant pot + the height of the pot. Your math skills will impress mom ;). For a soft, dimensional look, layer two different tones of tissue. (Anthropologie tissue works greatttt).
Center the pot on the layered tissue circles. Gather the tissues up and work your way around adding soft pleats. There isn’t really a wrong way to do this guys. Tie off with a bit of silk and your mom will think you’re the kind of lady who actually uses the heirloom silver she gave you.
Sack it to me, sack it to me
Using the most fun wrapping paper in your closet, you can make a small paper sack for the plant! I got this holographic gem from Target. It’s actually terrible for wrapping presents because it is slightly see-through, but it’s perfect for this!
And because paper sacks were a 2016 big trend, I’m going to direct your attention to Fall For DIY’s tutorial on how to fold one. She is the queen of diy and her steps are so, so easy to follow. I used a regular glue stick instead of industrial strength and my shimmery sack is going 2 weeks strong.
Do you have any Mother’s Day plans? What are your favorite gifts for mom?
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These are so lovely, Cat! I’d probably keep one for myself though. Lol 🙂
These are such good ideas. And that holographic paper is fab!