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I will admit that I’m not awesome at wrapping presents. But the one thing I truly love about the whole gift wrap process is the ribbons, bows, tags and trinkets that you can add to the papered package.
However, finding nerdy gift toppings, well, those are in short supply. So how about some free printables. In this case, LEGO tags! Pairing them with our printable LEGO gift wrap would be fun, but isn’t required.
CLICK HERE OR ON THE IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD THE TAGS:
If you’re wondering how to get the best results, here’s the deets on how to make them work the best of the best:
1. Print on a regular size 8.5 x 11 inch paper.
2. Preferably, use a cardstock or heavy weight paper so they can hold up to a little jostling.
3. If you are going to ribbon, use a small hole punch at the top.
And of course, LEGO is not a required gift for inside said present, but if you manage it, it does make you a little bit more awesome and special and meta and whatnot. Just saying.
If you’re a last minute wrapper like me, I would be a total dorkus if I didn’t mention all the other free holiday printables you can find on this here website:
Happy Wholidays Doctor Who Wrapping Paper
Happy Wholidays Doctor Who Gift Tags
Doctor Who Space Ornaments (Could also be used as gift tags!)
A few years ago, my brother and I realized something truly awesome: The Harry Potter soundtrack is basically perfect Christmas music. This year, I thought I’d add in some new tunes to give you a Perfectly Nerdy Christmas Soundtrack:
So what would make your perfectly nerdy Christmas list? If you want to listen to our original Harry Potter only version, A Very Harry Christmas, you can find that on Spotify here.
It’s Christmas season, which means CHRISTMAS MOVIES! I think I like Christmas movies more than tinsel and only slightly less than the cookies. They’re right in the middle there. If you’re looking for something to watch, here’s what you can find on Netflix now:
You can read the rest of my list over on Apartment Therapy. It includes great cookie baking background movies and more. Check that out here.
Abby Brazell is a crafty, geeky lady living in England and loving her naps. She’s the owner of Drowsy Aurora, a shop of Brazell’s original hand-sewn plushies. Since she moved to across the pond, she’s taken a break from the plush business, but she’s got something just as magical up her sleeve.
From December 14–27, Brazell is hosting a 12 Days of Christmas geeky giveaway on Drowsy Aurora’s Facebook page. (RSVP here.) She’s partnered with a dozen shops featuring nerdy, handmade goodies that will be sure to make your spirits bright. Her daily giveaways include items from AM&PMGoods, Shabby Chic Soap Company (Lego shaped soaps? Yes please.), and Pigtails N’ Curls.
We’re keeping our fingers crossed that, come December 14, you win some of Brazell’s geeky goodies. In the meantime, check out her interview with Being Geek Chic!
Q: How did you discover your passion and what led you to open Drowsy Aurora?
A: I’ve always loved dolls. I loved dressing them up and coming up with stories for them. I’m also a major geek. A few years ago, my sister made for me a little felt doll of Prince Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender. It inspired me to make felt dolls myself. My husband decided to join the military, so I knew I would need a job that could easily travel. Thus, Drowsy Aurora was born.
Q: Why “Drowsy Aurora”?
A: 1. I like to sleep. A lot.
2. The Disney princess I’m most like is Aurora from Sleeping Beauty.
3. My sister and I had decided when we were younger that she was darkness and I was lightness. “Aurora” means “dawn” or refers to the Northern Lights.
Q: What geeky items are at the top of your gift list this year?
A: Pretty much anything and everything Doctor Who or Harry Potter. My house is in need of décor and one of the colors for my living room is conveniently TARDIS blue. I really want to get a replica of Hermione’s wand. I’d also love a Batgirl onsie.
Q: If you could take any fictional character out for a drink, whom would you choose and what would you drink?
A: The Tenth Doctor, and not just because it’s David Tennant. I think we’d go out for tea and biscuits. We’ll see how long that lasts before something goes wrong and we have to dash away to save the day.
Q: What would you tell your 13-year-old self?
A: The next few years are going to be some of the most frustrating years of your life. Don’t care so much about what others think and just find who you are and be it! Oh, and you’re going to have three amazing cats when you’re older and live in England so hang in there.
Q: What’s the title of your memoir?
A: Cats, Crafts and Christmas
Emma Bauer is a Being Geek Chic Contributor. Clearly, she’s got great taste. She is a PR enthusiast, dog lover, tea drinker, art appreciator, and of course, aspires to Be Geek Chic. Follow her on Twitter: @emmalynnbauer
The holidays are a weird time. There’s a chaos and a quiet that converge in a matter of days and it’s always easy to forget why we do all this. Why we shop and wrap and travel and wait and eat and then… sit. But one of the moments that always feels special to me is the AFTER. Late on Christmas evening when I’m sitting with my brother and my family and we’re putting together LEGO or playing a game.
LEGO is a common gift at our house. In part because it’s fun, but also because it can be uniquely collaborative. So of course a LEGO themed wrapping paper only seemed logical. And why not make it free for you to use!
DOWNLOAD THE FREE LEGO WRAPPING PAPER HERE.
Here’s the specs:
Print to a standard 8.5 by 11 inch piece of paper. Most printers should be able to manage the edge (we’ve made it .5 inches and .75 inches, respectively, and then trim the remainder.
I used a standard piece of matte printing paper, but a slightly heavier weight may be good for some projects.
Want some other holiday printable freebies? Check out our archives:
Happy Wholidays Doctor Who Wrapping Paper
Happy Wholidays Doctor Who Gift Tags
Doctor Who Space Ornaments (Could also be used as gift tags!)
