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Etsomnia™ 120: Wrap It Up

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Kanye on one side, Kim on the other. How would you ever decide? It's like the Sophie's Choice of wrapping paper

Kanye on one side, Kim on the other. How would you decide? It’s like the Sophie’s Choice of wrapping paper. And I’m sorry to report it’s not the only Kim Kardashian holiday paper.

Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. The surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.) 3. An excuse for me to be an obnoxious, snarky New Yorker once per week.

I really enjoy my weekly obsessive search for Etsy’s best, worst, and weirdest, and this week’s search for holiday wrapping, present embellishments, and gift tags turned up some really surprising items. Perhaps I’m still rebelling against the ugly paper I grew up with, I take gift wrapping very seriously, and consider myself something of a wrapping connoisseur. Every year I have a theme, and I spend nearly as much time and energy on wrapping and embellishments as I do on the gifts themselves. I had a great time looking for wonderful and terrible wrapping stuff on Etsy this week. I think you’re going to be pleased!

For more Etsy fun, check out all my weekly Etsomnia™ posts!

"Upcycled" cassette tapes for use as gift tags and tree ornaments. There's a whole Etsy shop full of this junk.

What do you think is on these “upcycled” cassette gift tag/tree ornaments? I’m guessing Weird Al. That stuff really didn’t hold up.

Gift embellishment that reportedly doubles as a key chain. Or garbage. It could also double as garbage.

Gift embellishment that reportedly doubles as a key chain. Or garbage. It could also double as garbage.

I'm going to be honest with you. There are a few people whose gifts I'd like to wrap in this paper. By PithyDiction

I’m going to be honest with you. There are a few people whose gifts I’d like to wrap in this paper. By PithyDiction

This is a wool pompom to use in place of a bow. Just looks like Santa left you a different kind of present.

This is a wool pompom to use in place of a bow, which makes it look like Santa left you a different kind of present this year.

Fantastic tattooed Santa gift wrap by CrassGifts

Need gift wrap for your motorcycle gang’s secret Santa? Etsy’s got you covered. Fab tattooed Santa gift wrap by CrassGifts

No matter how many times you say "Christmas clothespin" in your description, it's still not a thing.

No matter how many times you say “Christmas clothespin” in your description, it’s still not a thing.

Upcycled denim gift bags, because 'Murica.

Upcycled denim gift bags, because ‘Murica.

I have managed to do away with most of my obligatory presents, but this fantastic! By LukannaDesigns

I have managed to do away with most of my obligatory presents, but this is genius! By LukannaDesigns

I get it. Some people love English Bulldogs. But couldn't you have found a better-looking one?

I get it. Some people love English Bulldogs. But couldn’t you have found a healthier-looking one?

I’m all for recycling, but I don’t care if it is red and green. Mountain Dew is NOT Christmassy!

I think they're meant to be candles, but they look to me like, well, you know.

I think they’re meant to be candles, but they look to me like, well, you have dirty minds, too. Figure it out.

Christmas crime scene paper. Maybe if this guy is on your Christmas list...

Christmas crime scene paper? Maybe if this guy was on your Christmas list…

This is hideous. I wish there was time to get it before Christmas so I could put it on Bestie's present. She'd have me institutionalized.

This is hideous. I wish there was time to get it before Christmas so I could put it on Bestie’s present. She’d have me institutionalized.

Jon Snowflake wrapping paper? I'M IN!!!! By EartherealDesign

Christmas is coming. Absolutely genius Jon Snowflake wrapping paper by EartherealDesign

 

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Author: Donna from One Beautiful Thing

I have committed to spending part of every day looking for at least one beautiful thing, and sharing what I find with you lovelies!

16 thoughts on “Etsomnia™ 120: Wrap It Up”

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  1. GP's avatar
    GP Cox
    December 22, 2016 at 7:24 am

    All the best to you, Donna!

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    Laura (PA Pict)
    December 22, 2016 at 8:17 am

    I honestly never thought to check out Etsy for wrapping paper. Another thing to try and remember for next year. I totally love the vagina bauble wrapping paper because I have a few friends who would chortle at receiving a gift wrapped in it. I’m so impressed that you theme all your gift wrapping. I try to keep to a colour theme each year but that’s as good as I get. Happy Holidays!

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    Nancy at mgthumbprints
    December 22, 2016 at 8:18 am

    Awesome as always, Donna! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and none of your presents are festooned with that crap!

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    Ellie
    December 22, 2016 at 10:47 am

    I actually had a moment where I wanted to go buy presents and wrap them, instead of just shoving them into tissue paper filled bags. Fortunately, the moment passed. I do like the idea of a theme, other than Keep the Cat From Drinking the Tree Water.

    Thanks so much, Donna, for a treat every morning when I read your blog. Hope your holidays are bright and shiny and free from Etsy horror.

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    rossmurray1
    December 22, 2016 at 10:53 am

    Thanks for all the beautiful things.

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    Alison
    December 22, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    Thank you so much for featuring my obligatory Christmas wrap, happy Christmas x

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    dawn
    December 23, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    Oh god, I remember doing horrible crafts with Christmas cards and yarn to make “ornaments.” And people wonder why I am the way I am.

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    StellaKate Blue
    December 24, 2016 at 12:28 am

    No theme this year? I was going to ask! “It could also double as garbage.” LOL! LOL! LOL

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