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Nan Whitney, Stylist seen on La Maison Boheme
The mixing and layering of textures. Course. smooth. metal. fur. wood. paper. It looks so easy. But I know it's not...

Mother's Day, Father's Day, End of school, and graduations… This is present season baby! Now, I know it's tempting to just hit the dollar store and buy a gift bag and tissue paper, but an awesome wrap job goes a long way. Perhaps it could be said that I have two fetishes in life… sneakers (I seriously can't get enough!) and wrapping paper. I might be one of the only people that have asked for wrapping paper as a birthday present. I was so excited to open rolls and rolls of it a few years ago!
So, let's ditch the dollar store and check out some fabulous ideas for prettifying your gifts. It only takes a few more minutes and it will really let the recipient know how much you care!
#1- Yarn Embellished Presents I love the rainbow effect and the tiny little knots. Kids could totally help with this technique!

Source: thingsbright.com via Monica on Pinterest
#2 Map Wrap How fun and modern is this? I think the small scale ribbon is a must and adds just the right finished touch. How cool would it be to wrap a high school graduate's present in a state map from the college s/he is headed off to?

Source: marthastewartweddings.com via Monica on Pinterest

Source: thecraftingchicks.com via Monica on Pinterest #3 Monogram Tags & Newspaper These tags are adorable and would be so simple to make with your printer. The baker's twine is really popular right now and much cheaper than ribbon. The newspaper is really easy to work with and makes the red accents really pop!

Source: thecraftingchicks.com via Monica on Pinterest
#4 Picture Presents It's no surprise this adorable idea is from the queen of craft… Martha Stewart. Tell me grandparents wouldn't LOVE a present wrapped like this…

Source: marthastewart.com via Monica on Pinterest
#5 Fabric Wrapped I have tons of scrap fabric that could be used to wrap! This idea would be especially helpful for those oddly shaped presents that are impossible to wrap. You can knot the top or tie it up with some ribbon.

Source: wedfully.com via Monica on Pinterest
#6 Tissue Paper I first was inspired to wrap with tissue paper when I was at a Christmas wrapping party and watched my friend Patty turn a present into a masterpiece! Granted, she only wrapped one present in about an hour, but it was one rockin' present! I think that layering is the key when working with tissue paper.

Source: fig2design.com via Monica on Pinterest

Since I have A LOT of wrapping paper, of course I needed a wrapping area. This is my favorite wrapping station in all of blogland…

Source: pixiesdidit.com via Joia on Pinterest
I've loved it for years and only wish mine would look anything remotely like this (I'm not neat nor organized enough… it would always be a mess!) Here are a few other ways to store your paper (just in case you develop a fetish like me!)

Source: realsimple.com via Kimberley on Pinterest

Source: chicspacesforlittlefaces.com via Amy on Pinterest
So, with Father's Day this weekend (I hope you didn't forget!) maybe you can try out a new wrapping technique… I promise you'll love it!

PS- If you win one of Bethany's Blossom Bands, maybe you can wrap it all fancy-schmancy before giving it to your little one! Make sure you've entered the giveaway… check out Tuesday's post for all the details!

This project was featured in an episode of our DIY show Knock It Off. To watch this episode online, click HERE.

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Vaulted ceilings can be a real bear when you're trying to decorate a space…should you hang something high or at regular height? How can you fill a huge space without spending a fortune? We came up with a great solution by layering headboards- making one really big neutral-colored headboard as the backdrop (actually ours was 8 feet by 8 feet!) and then one smaller queen-sized headboard with fun fabric. We found a way to create these upholstered headboards using some unusual materials that kept it right where we needed it…below budget! However, if you're not concerned with keeping the price as low as possible, definitely go the traditional route with foam padding and batting! Trust us on this one.; )

Decide on the dimensions of your headboard. The standard width for a queen mattress is at least 60 inches, so plan on making the width of your headboard at least that wide. The height really depends on your preference and the space you want to fill. We had a giant wall to fill…just take a look at this before picture!

Gather your materials. We could have purchased plywood, foam and batting, but those items would have cost us too much for our small budget, so we decided to use foam insulation panels and carpet batting from the Lowes! We found that while using these unusual materials helped with our budget, it made the process a lot more difficult! You'll use the same method either way, but it will go a lot faster. You’ll also need fabric of your choice. Our funky colorful fabric came from Ikea.

Cut the insulation panels using a utility knife to the size that you want. Do the same with the carpet batting but allow for a few extra inches so that it can easily wrap around the insulation board. Lay the insulation board onto the carpet padding. Beginning at one corner, fold carpet padding in towards the center of the board and staple into place using a heavy duty staple gun. Continue wrapping, pulling tight, and stapling as you work your way around the board. We found the stapling at an angle helped the staples"grab" the insulation better.

Lay the batting-wrapped insulation board squarely on top of your fabric, making sure that the pattern is aligned correctly. Use the same method as with the batting and staple fabric all the way around the board. About half-way through, lift the board up to make sure your fabric is still aligned correctly. Make any necessary adjustments and continue. (And yes, I like to work barefoot.; ))

You can hang your headboard a bunch of different ways, but we decided to screw them right into the studs. You could hardly even see the screws because of the busy pattern on our headboard. However, you could do a french cleat, or build legs that will attach directly to your bed frame.

We love the way this came out…and of course, how cheap it was to make!

Don't forget to check out the rest of the projects in this fun and colorful bedroom makeover here.

John Saladino via Cote de Texas

John Saladino via Velvet and Linen

John Saladino via Velvet and Linen

Jose Solis Betancourt via Cote de Texas
I can't get these beautiful images — mirrors and art layered over tapestries and fabric — out of my mind.