Author Archives: Corinna vanGerwen

About Corinna vanGerwen

I'm a gift wrapping expert, writer, stylist and former decorating editor, writing all about gift wrapping on the Corinna Wraps blog.
Silver-and-pink blossom paper with white ribbon and faux blossoms

Monday Morning Gift

A beautiful present to start off your week. See how I used this same paper to create two different wrapping looks. + Gift wrapping and photography by Corinna vanGerwen

Silver-and-pink blossom paper with white ribbon and faux blossoms

Monday Morning Gift

A beautiful present to start off your week. See how I used this same paper to create two different wrapping looks. + Gift wrapping and photography by Corinna vanGerwen

Polka-dot and gingham gifts

Monday Morning Gift

Beautiful presents to start off your week.     + Gift wrapping and photography by Corinna vanGerwen    

Polka-dot and gingham gifts

Monday Morning Gift

Beautiful presents to start off your week.     + Gift wrapping and photography by Corinna vanGerwen    

Spring Watermark-Tissue Wreath
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Watermark-Tissue Wreath Kits Now for Sale

One of my favourite uses for one of my favourite wrapping materials isn’t to wrap a gift, but to make a wreath from it. Japanese watermark tissue is a very delicate but surprisingly durable paper that’s in a whole different

Spring Watermark-Tissue Wreath
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Watermark-Tissue Wreath Kits Now for Sale

One of my favourite uses for one of my favourite wrapping materials isn’t to wrap a gift, but to make a wreath from it. Japanese watermark tissue is a very delicate but surprisingly durable paper that’s in a whole different

DIY letter-stenciled drawstring loot bag

Rockin’ DIY Stencilled Loot Bag

Whether you need a fun loot bag for party favours or a sassy sack for a small gift, this DIY project is a rockin’ solution. Read my guest post on the Omiyage blog for the full tutorial. + Gift wrapping

DIY letter-stenciled drawstring loot bag

Rockin’ DIY Stencilled Loot Bag

Whether you need a fun loot bag for party favours or a sassy sack for a small gift, this DIY project is a rockin’ solution. Read my guest post on the Omiyage blog for the full tutorial. + Gift wrapping

Blue box, purple glitter bag and pink gift tags from Creative Bag

My Wrap Stash: Deals at Target, Dollarama & Creative Bag

Over the last month, I’ve scored some sweet deals on wrapping supplies: From Creative Bag, I got small glassine bags, $0.20 for a package of 10 (that’s two cents each!); and tissue paper in multi-coloured zig-zags, army green, and wide black-and-white

Blue box, purple glitter bag and pink gift tags from Creative Bag

My Wrap Stash: Deals at Target, Dollarama & Creative Bag

Over the last month, I’ve scored some sweet deals on wrapping supplies: From Creative Bag, I got small glassine bags, $0.20 for a package of 10 (that’s two cents each!); and tissue paper in multi-coloured zig-zags, army green, and wide black-and-white

Small gift and card in cellophane bag

Monday Morning Gift

A beautiful present to start off your week. Read what to do if your gift is smaller than the card. + Gift wrapping and photography by Corinna vanGerwen    

Small gift and card in cellophane bag

Monday Morning Gift

A beautiful present to start off your week. Read what to do if your gift is smaller than the card. + Gift wrapping and photography by Corinna vanGerwen    

Blog Anniversary! Top 5 Posts of All Time

Well, waddaya know? Another year of writing the Corinna Wraps blog has gone by. Today the blog turns three! To celebrate, here are the five most popular posts of all time: 5. The Art of Choosing Gift Wrap: A 4-Step

Blog Anniversary! Top 5 Posts of All Time

Well, waddaya know? Another year of writing the Corinna Wraps blog has gone by. Today the blog turns three! To celebrate, here are the five most popular posts of all time: 5. The Art of Choosing Gift Wrap: A 4-Step

Garden plant as a housewarming gift

Monday Morning Gift

A beautiful present to start off your week. Find out how to make a plant a charming — not cheesy — housewarming gift.   + Gift wrapping and photography by Corinna vanGerwen    

Garden plant as a housewarming gift

Monday Morning Gift

A beautiful present to start off your week. Find out how to make a plant a charming — not cheesy — housewarming gift.   + Gift wrapping and photography by Corinna vanGerwen    

burlwood wrapping paper from Kate's Paperie

Friday Find: Woodgrain Wrap

Finally — woodgrain wrapping paper that’s not just a generic, unspecified faux grain. Kate’s Paperie offers up three specimens of stunningly rich photographic replicas on paper (from left):  Lathe, Burlwood and Black & White Woodgrain. $5 US each per sheet.

burlwood wrapping paper from Kate's Paperie

Friday Find: Woodgrain Wrap

Finally — woodgrain wrapping paper that’s not just a generic, unspecified faux grain. Kate’s Paperie offers up three specimens of stunningly rich photographic replicas on paper (from left):  Lathe, Burlwood and Black & White Woodgrain. $5 US each per sheet.

Blissful Bears wrap, Ink + Wit

Baby Animals Everywhere

If you’re heading to a baby shower or 1st birthday this season, wrap your gift in adorable animal-themed papers or tags, like this Blissful Bears wrapping paper by Ink + Wit. See my complete roundup over at Discover Paper.

Blissful Bears wrap, Ink + Wit

Baby Animals Everywhere

If you’re heading to a baby shower or 1st birthday this season, wrap your gift in adorable animal-themed papers or tags, like this Blissful Bears wrapping paper by Ink + Wit. See my complete roundup over at Discover Paper.