As if Flippy needed any evidence to support her accusation that I'm such a GIRL!, here are photos of what is, in my opinion, the prettiest wrapping job I've ever done. Note the complete and utter matchiness of everything, from the materials on the present to the suitability of those materials for the recipients. I'm a very matchy sort of person.

This present is for my brother Bo and his wife Sarah (see Valentine Wolfe link, right). The holly is actually a raised, velvety material. It's fuzzy. I used silver and black ribbons, reversing the motif for the bow. A shiny silver gift tag completed the package.

I can't pretend that I did it all myself, however. Here you see my supervisor, evaluating the finished products to make sure that they pass muster. Once complete, the presents are piled in the spare bedroom, to keep doggy and kitty from adding any "finishing touches".