notyard
12-23-2007, 01:07 PM
In keeping with the holiday season, I like good wrapping paper.
1. Thick enough, opaque enough, or wildly printed enough that you can't see what's wrapped up inside
2. Not brittle and flexible enough that it doesn't split on corners
3. A cutting grid on the back like Hallmark paper, or a design on the front such that you can cut the paper straight without folding a line or getting out the yardstick
4. A surface that tape, bows, and tags will stick to, AND not come off when you put them in the cold, cold trunk or truck box for that trip to the relatives
5. Printed in register, with all of the colors lined up right to make the design, so it doesn't make your stomach and eyes go OWW! that's not right
6. In a decent color scheme that will actually go with the bows, ribbons, and tags you already purchased on after Christmas sale last year (or the year before or...)
Any additions to the good wrapping paper qualities wish list?
Happily using some sturdy standard paper with a cool silver snow holographic design which goes with everything and several Mylar "papers" in various designs purchased last year on the cheap, and almost done pulling out of hiding and wrapping the stuff bought over the past year!
1. Thick enough, opaque enough, or wildly printed enough that you can't see what's wrapped up inside
2. Not brittle and flexible enough that it doesn't split on corners
3. A cutting grid on the back like Hallmark paper, or a design on the front such that you can cut the paper straight without folding a line or getting out the yardstick
4. A surface that tape, bows, and tags will stick to, AND not come off when you put them in the cold, cold trunk or truck box for that trip to the relatives
5. Printed in register, with all of the colors lined up right to make the design, so it doesn't make your stomach and eyes go OWW! that's not right
6. In a decent color scheme that will actually go with the bows, ribbons, and tags you already purchased on after Christmas sale last year (or the year before or...)
Any additions to the good wrapping paper qualities wish list?
Happily using some sturdy standard paper with a cool silver snow holographic design which goes with everything and several Mylar "papers" in various designs purchased last year on the cheap, and almost done pulling out of hiding and wrapping the stuff bought over the past year!