You may recognise the style of some of this 60's wrapping paper, from childhood presents. I found all these interesting wrapping paper snippets from a great book called 'All Wrapped Up! by Kevin Akers . The wrapping paper of this era is inspired by 'popular culture and sentimentality'. I really love the simplicity and design of the children's wrapping....and I especially find amusing the pictures of the housewives and their manly husbands!!

A Hallmark pattern of man's best friend imitating his master (above)

The circus comes to town!! Stunning illustrations similar to that of 'Where the Wild Things Are' artist Maurice Sendak.

Wrapping paper with a little childhood imagination, like these flying saucer's in a space theme, similar to our Outer Space wall stickers.