variations on a theme -- kraft plus

I have been posting wrapping paper from some great Etsy shops. If you want to make the paper last longer, or reuse any particularly beautiful wrapping paper you are gifted, I really like the idea of banding or embellishing kraft paper with more colorful papers.  To wit:

Howjoyful offers a free download of this cute button paper.

This is such a great idea for all those free download paper designs. If that isn't simple enough, how about buying paper ribbon and seals?

Paperjacks makes it easy by creating paper ribbon you can buy

Paperjacks paper ribbon and seals on kraft paper

Tissue paper is underrated.  I love how this blogger folded it to turn it into a band.

Easy washi tape, tissue and kraft paper wrapping

autumn wraps

Tumblr via Willow Bee

The above is a trader joe's bag turned inside out and stamped.

Pinterest via Willow Bee

Paper flowers and ribbons. Speaking of which, from one of my favorite bloggers ever, now sadly not blogging (but still facebooking, etc.) a tutorial for crepe paper flowers.

How about Orange Crepe Flower Tutorial