Sources: Gift Wrap

Local Sources (Seattle)

Packaging Specialties- Wow. If you need to wrap a gift, please go here first. Every sort of box you can image, lovely ribbon, gorgeous wrap. Again, it's not always cheap, but you won't be disappointed with the selection! They also have a good assortment of cellophane bags for a good price and small little bags and boxes that are perfect for party favors!

Paper Source- Their paper is the best. Sorry, but it is. Rich color. Nice and thick. Just plain yummy. And not too expensive. I used it for all of my holiday gifts this year. Their ribbon is nice and not too expensive, too! A note with thick paper, though- It's a little unforgiving when it comes to perfect creases.

The ribbon room at Nancy's Sewing Basket is not cheap but it is divine. Be sure to go with a budget in mind and be prepared to spend lots of time drooling! They have some lovely vintage ribbons. I have been known to buy a yard here and a yard there of $20/yard ribbon. Yikes!

Online sources

http://www.mjtrim.com/ has some great ribbons at really reasonable prices. Check out these velvet ribbons!

Fantastico

Paper Mart has ribbons and great bags and boxes!

Happy wrapping!

Sources: Craft Supplies

Image from martha crafts blog

Sometimes you find that perfect project and the supplies are nowhere to be found. There are some great online sources.

http://www.createforless.com/ has some great things (you have to search a bit). Check out their great selection of pipe cleaners!

http://www.happytape.com/ for Japanese masking tape. I haven't jumped on the bandwagon of this fad, but they really are lovely.

http://www.save-on-crafts.com/ Twine, millinery, scrabble tiles (much cheaper than buying the game for them, trust me!), seriously tons of stuff! You have to search around quite a bit, but it's hiding in there!

Tiny masking tape at http://www.ssww.com/!

http://www.ornamentea.com/ has these gorgeous felt balls and lots of little bottles and very cool items!

Of course, ordering online means that you've planned ahead. Not usually the case for me! My favorite local sources are: Paper Source (in Bellevue), Paper Zone (sodo), Impress (U Village, Bellevue Square, near Southcenter) and Michaels and Joanns are always the old standbys.