I have always loved wrapping paper. It’s forever been one of those desires, albeit sort of latent and undisclosed, that I would like to design wrapping paper. Being a graphic designer, my infatuation with pattern and texture extends through the entire gamut- from wrapping paper, wall paper, fabric to patters found in nature. I love them all. So when Carol Clark of Local First asked me to design a local wrapping paper for the holidays I was truly fired up.

The mission: design a wrapping paper that represents your feelings about holidays in Durango.
The time frame: 2 days. Yikes! No problem.

Local First is an organization dedicated to keeping dollars in La Plata County. When it comes to buying local, many of us are pretty dedicated to making that happen, however there aren’t too many options for all the pretty wrappings and trim that simply must be a part of the gift. And that’s exactly what Carol sought to do. It’s fantastic.

There were six different designs printed this year and a list of where they can be purchased can be found online at www.localfirst.org

What’s next? I’m already discussing making origami ornaments out of the paper.

Cheers!