I am constantly looking for ideas that provide functionality and decor options as we continue to settle into our smaller home. 

I’ve wanted something to put over the buffet that had a Christmas theme but haven’t come across the print, size or dollar amount I wanted.   Plus I didn’t want another picture to store.  Then  I got the idea of covering the existing picture that hangs in this area with holiday gift wrap to provide a blank slate.  I’m pretty happy with how this project came out.

This is the picture I removed from the wall.

I used a good quality wrapping paper and blue painters tape to adhere.

My goal was to be able to use the bow and letters over each year and also not damage the picture  underneath.  Using a piece of jute in the corner (I glued with a bit of hot glue on each end) allowed me to tie the bow onto the jute instead of gluing the bow directly onto the paper.

I purchased 3 wood letters from Hobby Lobby and a $1.99 bottle of red chalk paint.  

Two coats of red, then a clear wax and finally a dark wax layer and they were ready to be adhered.  

I chose this product to adhere the letters to the paper.  They worked great.

Bow and letters attached.

Why I love this idea?

• The roll of wrapping paper can be used for many years to come.
• The only storage will be the bow and letters.
• The motif can be easily changed up,
• JOY – Jesus Only You is perfect to sit above the manger scene I’ve had since childhood.
• It’s easy and fast.
• Can be used for other holidays
• It’s frugal.