Make this simple mother’s day gift wrap inspired by Bonne Maman jam jars using supplies you have on hand! If you have kraft paper or even a paper bag and a sharpie, you can make this gift wrap in about 10 minutes! Every Sunday I join my friends Cindy and Mary Ann to share our favorite finds of the week. Today I’m sharing a few favorite books that always inspire me and of course, a fun and easy way to gift wrap it!
Bonne Maman means “good mom”
I’ve done a version of this several times at different times of the year. I drew only a single jar on the front of the package. This time I drew Bonne Maman jars in different sizes all over the paper in a pattern like regular gift wrap. Homemade gift wrap is more fun and why buy gift wrap when you can make it with paper bags!?
The Supplies You’ll Need
- Kraft paper or brown paper bags
- Sharpie paint pen
- Maybe a few Bonne Maman jars for inspiration
I like to actually get a few jars out to study and hold in my hands before I start drawing. I am slightly obsessed with jars that have words embossed into the glass and the shape of Bonne Maman is so lovely. And Bonne Maman means “good mom” – Isn’t that so sweet? Perfect for wrapping up presents for mom!
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My favorite gifts to give and receive are books
The wonderful thing about books aside from the inspiration they provide is that books are so nice and easy to wrap.
Feels Like Home (Cindy sent me this one and I love it)
Nathan Turner’s I Love California (Mary Ann sent me this one, so many fun casual entertaining ideas)
Pacific Natural & Pacific Natural at Home
A few more favorite finds this week:
Comrad Compression Socks
I’ve mentioned Comrad compression socks before to use for travel. They were kind enough to send me a few pairs to try and I love the ankle socks. I would not have thought to order compression ankle socks to wear with sneakers, but they are life-changing. I tried wearing them the first time when we did one of our 10-mile NYC walks and I really noticed a difference at the end of the day. Now I wear them almost daily. My feet miss them when I don’t! Use this link to get 25% off your first order!
A very pretty floral blouse that you’ll wear with everything
I know, I know…floral for spring, groundbreaking…or whatever that line is from “The Devil Wears Prada,” but this one is something special. It feels feminine with the smocked cuffs but easy to wear since it’s a pullover. I have worn it with black jeans and a chore coat, white jeans and a denim jacket, under a long cream sweater and jeans…I wear it with everything in my closet! It’s a little on the pricey side, but it feels so good and every time I put it on, I love it more. It’s made by ba&sh.
Shop Most Lovely Things…coming soon!
We have been working hard behind the scenes getting ready to open shopmostlovelythings.com! To have a shop has always been a dream of mine. We can’t wait to share our favorite things specifically made for the shop and some vintage finds too! Make sure to sign up for our newsletter to get updated information!
Now let’s go see what Cindy and Mary Ann found this week!
Cindy Hattersley Design
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An Annie Shop!!! I love it. Funny that you and I are both thinking about books right now.
I’m excited to see your new shop. What a fabulous idea!!
PS. Who wouldn’t love a gift in that wrapping?!!! I would not want to throw it away though.
Oh my that gift wrap is adorable!! You gave me a couple great ideas for books too!! If only I had your artistic ability!!
Hi Annie!
Happy May Day. I hope your day is filled with flowers, not just on your shirt but everywhere!
You are always so creative, and I admire that you take the time to make ordinary things a little more special. The jam jar repeating design is clever and fun! And, I never realized what Bonne Maman meant. Now I’ll always remember and think of you, when I spread their apricot jam!
Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Xo Heidi
Annie I’m excited for you to have a shop. An excellent idea as you always have an eye for the coolest things no one else does! I can’t wait. This wrap with the Bonne Maman jars is darling. Much more fun making unique wrap. I dig pressed glass jars and just found some new ones from Italy at Whole Foods. I will have to find it and send you the brand. I also have some of the very old Ball caning jars from my grandmother. B&sh is one of my favorite new brands and this blouse is so pretty! Very Annie! They make some cool pieces. I just bought their black sleeveless t-shirt which is the perfect cut. Hope you have a great week Annie. xo
Annie, you are so creative. I frequently use craft paper to wrap gifts but I never thought to draw on it, perhaps because I am horrible at it. I am no artist.
I too have been posting and ordering new books! I love books, especially ones about home.
Looking forward to your new shop!
Have an amazing week.
Annie! A shop! How exciting! I can’t wait to hear more … and to shop, of course. I love your wrapping paper and the drawn jars … you’re so talented. My mom would have loved this and probably not opened the gift so she could admire the beauty of the presentation. She loved books too though, so she would have been conflicted. 😉 xo