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Achromatic Animal Gift Wrap

This Mr. Printables DIY Turns Plain Paper into Fun Animal Gift Wrap

— December 14, 2013 — Art & Design
Mr. Printables is known for its inventive printed crafts, but its DIY animal gift wrap is one that doesn’t require any ink, just a little black paint.

Starting with a plain white piece of gift wrap, Mr. Printables adds details to turn gifts wrapped in ordinary white paper into zoo creatures like bears, raccoons and owls. As the tutorial points out, one of the easiest ways to create an animal look-alike is to use the pointed triangle flaps on the ends of the boxes for noses and tails.

Any colored paint could be used to make the animals, but the use of black and white makes them seem more wintery. Mr. Printables also suggests swapping out the white paper for kraft paper, to create a brown bear instead of a polar one.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Animal Gift Wrap - Opportunity for businesses to offer DIY animal gift wrap kits that provide a fun and creative way for people to personalize their presents.
2. Black and White Aesthetic - Potential for businesses to capitalize on the trend of using black and white colors in design, offering products and services that cater to consumers seeking a minimalist and modern aesthetic.
3. Creative Gift Wrapping - Innovative businesses can explore the market of creative gift wrapping solutions that go beyond traditional wrapping paper, providing unique and eye-catching options for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Craft and DIY - Craft and DIY industries can tap into the increasing demand for DIY animal gift wrap kits, providing consumers with the necessary materials and instructions to create their own unique gift wraps.
2. Graphic Design and Printing - Opportunity for graphic design and printing industries to offer black and white themed designs and templates for various products, catering to the growing popularity of the black and white aesthetic.
3. Gift and Stationery - Gift and stationery industries can explore innovative gift wrapping solutions, creating products that provide a creative and visually appealing alternative to traditional wrapping paper.
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