I love both Christmas and summer, so why choose? I’ve teamed up with Scotch™ Brand to share printable tropical holiday wrapping paper and a couple of simple ways to dress it up—think metallic and glitter tape for an easy, festive finish. After all, what’s a holiday without a little sparkle?
First, let’s get you some snazzy gift wrap. Prefer pink convertibles or palm trees dressed like Christmas trees? Use the links below to download the printable wrapping papers.
Pink Convertible Paper
Palm Trees Paper
Chill Out Paper
The prints can be made as large as 24″ x 36″. For large formats, colored engineer prints at a local print shop are a cost-effective option. You can also print on 11″ x 17″ paper for smaller gifts.
Now for decorating.
I love layered ribbon, but getting ribbons to sit perfectly can be a pain. Here’s a trick: use tape instead. Apply Scotch® Expressions Glitter Tape over Scotch® Expressions Metallic Tape for a polished layered look that won’t shift—simple, secure, and sparkly.
Another approach is to embrace the tape you need to seal the package by making it part of the design. Use a contrasting color or finish—metallic or holographic tapes look especially festive and turn functional tape into a decorative detail.
Pro tip: Seal box lids with Scotch® Heavy Duty Shipping Tape before wrapping. It helps keep curious hands from sneaking a peek and smooths edges for easier wrapping.
Photos by Jeff Mindell | Wrapping Paper Designed by Threadhoney
Ready for a tropical Christmas with a side of glitter? That’s my holiday motto this year.
Each holiday season Scotch™ Brand runs the Scotch® Most Gift Wrapper™ Contest. It’s always fun to see the entries, and if you’re feeling crafty you can check the contest details to enter.
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