Buying Collectible Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper

Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper At Antique Center Of Northampton, Northampton, Mass

I have to be honest, even though I actually wrote back in 2010 a very popular post called "Where to Buy Nostalgic Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper" (which gets a zillion readers ), I rarely come across good looking wrapping paper myself when I'm out hunting for STUFF.

Yes, you can find  individual sheets of vintage Christmas wrapping paper here and there online, but it's not that easily to find in shops.

Retro 1950s Christmas Wrapping Paper

Well imagine my surprise when I bumped into a box of retro Christmas wrapping paper (1950s-1960s) while visiting the Antique Center of Northampton, Mass. Of course I rummaged through the boxed set and then like any hunter I looked at the price tag. Now that was not easily to figure out. In  one corner was the number 65 and in the other corner was the number10.  There were 13 sheets inside the box. The box cover said that it was a set of 20 sheets with tags (when complete). So I had a partial box of nice condition  Christmas wrapping paper with a torn box cover .There were no dollar signs on the tag by the way.

How Much Would You Pay For Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper? 

I nervously brought the box to the cashier, deciding that if the seller was asking $10.00 for this box, It was a slam dunk and  the vintage Christmas wrapping paper was going home with me. If on the other hand the price was $65.00 I had to ruminate a bit more.

So I ask my readers......what do you believe the price was and why? Let's see what other think. And would you have bought this box and for what price?


C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café. To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.com Visit my website, CDianneZweig.com Dianne is a member of: The American Society of Journalists and Authors The Society of Professional Journalists

Shopping For Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper, Notions, Christmas Craft Supplies

Guide To Shopping For Vintage Christmas Gift Wrap, Nostalgic XMAS Notions, Retro Christmas Craft Supplies Online      

One of my most popular blog posts was called "Where To Buy Nostalgic Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper" .  Written a few years ago, it continues to receive lots of attention.  I checked in on "Holiday Kitsch Klatsch", a shop on Etsy which inspired that post. She currently has a variety of vintage Christmas holiday notions, ornaments,  embellishment and paper products such as nostalgic Christmas wrapping paper. Today I wanted to share other online sources for those of you who like to make handmade Christmas crafts, gifts, decorations.  



Where To Buy Vintage Christmas Craft Supplies, Holiday Supplies, Christmas Wrapping Paper, Christmas Tags, Christmas Embellishments And More

Christmas Notions http://www.etsy.com/shop/Christmasnotions

Vintage Street Market  http://store.vintagestreetmarket.com/

Holiday Kitsch Klatch http://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidayKitschklatsch?section_id=6559553

Pink Grapefruit Style http://www.etsy.com/shophttp://www.etsy.com/listing/113200084/vintage-christmas-linen-towel-santa-andpinkgrapefruitstyle

Tilla Homestead http://www.etsy.com/shop/TillaHomestead?section_id=8051567

The Goose And The Hound http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheGOOSEandTheHOUND?section_id=12223847

Sweet Vintage http://sweetvintagewrappingpaper.com/vintage-wrap/christmas

Retro Redhead http://www.retro-redheads.com/

Kevins Treasures http://www.etsy.com/shop/kevinstreasuries?ref=seller_info

Pumkin Truck http://www.etsy.com/shop/pumpkintruck?section_id=6275388

Heirloom Linens http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeirloomLinens?section_id=5981550&page=2

Tinsel and Trinkets http://www.etsy.com/shop/TinselandTrinkets?section_id=5945297

Vintage Tinsel http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageTinsel?section_id=6385120

Paper Prizes http://www.etsy.com/shop/PaperPrizes?section_id=10981544

Readers, please leave a comment  if you have other sources to add, thanks.

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café. To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.com Visit my website, CDianneZweig.com Dianne is a member of: The American Society of Journalists and Authors The Society of Professional Journalists

Where To Buy Nostalgic Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper

Holiday Kitsch Klatch on Etsy Is Your Source For Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper

For a real nostalgic Christmas, how about wrapping your gifts in vintage wrapping paper from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Or you can up-cycle your favorite vintage papers making them into lovely holiday decorations and table accessories.

While there are many shops online that carry Retro wrapping paper from time to time, I fell in love with an Etsy shop called Holiday Kitsch Klatsch, a shop with a very large inventory of Christmas themed wrapping papers and a great source for vintage paper goods throughout the year.

This shop specializes in all the holidays (Halloween, Easter, Valentines Day, etc.) as well as special occasions (Bridal, Shower, Birthday etc.). At this time you will find a wonderful selection of vintage Christmas gift wrapping paper in very good condition as well as other holiday decor. The colors are vibrant and the papers appear to be unused.

Christmas Themes

While their inventory is always changing, common Christmas themes include Christmas bells, snow scenes, Pointsettas, candles, Santas, Candy Canes, Ornaments, Reindeer, holiday scenes and more.

Retro Ideas Using Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper From The Kitschy Collector

Laminate Vintage Christmas Paper and Make Placemats

Use Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper in Retro Mixed Media Collages


Laminate Vintage Wrapping paper and cut into 3 inch squares for beverage coasters.

Cover a piece of foam board with vintage Christmas wrapping paper and use as a bulletin board.

Cut vintage wrapping paper into strips and weave or make into a decorative chain.

Besides Wrapping Gifts With Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper Here Are Other Ideas

1. Make Cute Christmas Tree Ornaments

2. Recycle Cards And Wrapping Paper

3. Woven Heart Baskets

4. Decoupage Picture Frame

5. Star Paper Topiary

Read More About Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper at : http://1950satomicranchhouse.blogspot.com/2009/12/vintage-1950s-christmas-wrapping-paper.html

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of Iantiqueonline.com an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Authors Guild, Inc.