Vibrant, American-Made Gift Wrap for the Holiday Season
In the spring of last year, I featured MASU, a unique gift wrap and card small business owned by surface designer Libby Hampel. Why is MASU unique? Because Libby settles for nothing but the best when it comes to creating her line of environmentally-conscious, high-quality paper items that are produced by companies that share her ecological concerns.
All MASU products, as well as packaging, shipping, and marketing materials, are made in America.
The Holiday Collections
With the calendar on the cusp of prime present giving/card sending season, there's no better time to showcase the MASU holiday collections with their joyful names, such as Oh What Fun!, Hanukkah Chutzpah, FaLaLaLaLa Pinkmas, and Jingle Jolly Joy.
Libby sent me a sampling of Snowstorm Symphony and Ornament Orchestra gift wrap so that I could experience the paper quality for myself, along a few cards, gift tags and stickers that coordinate perfectly.
The far-from-flimsy wrapping paper sheets are generously sized at 19.75" x 28.75", not to mention the colors are rich and surfaces velvety smooth Corners fold nicely without tearing or wrinkling. The stock on which the cards and tags are printed is substantial and the envelopes are sturdy.
What Is MASU?
What's with the curious name, MASU?
Libby explains: "In Japanese there are two words for giving, agemasu and kuremasu. Agemasu is used when you are giving to someone. Kuremasu is used when someone is giving to you. MASU embodies all forms of giving."
Eco-Friendly Packaging
She has put much effort and attention to detail into every aspect of the business. In keeping with its eco-friendly theme, tubes of rolled (never folded) gift wrap sheets and greeting cards arrive carefully packaged and protected, not by clear plastic film, but by glassine paper that is curbside recyclable and biodegradable.
MASU's cardboard shipping cartons are sealed with plastic-free, recyclable tape, and even the mailing labels are eco-friendly too.
Where to Shop and Save
Visit the MASU website, givemasu, to see many options for wrapping and decorating fab presents all year long. Enjoy 15% off your first purchase when you sign up for the MASU email list. You'll be notified about new releases, deals, and giveaways.
Special Offers:
The website is where you can take advantages of the following offers:
Prefer to shop via Etsy? Visit givemasu. Follow Libby on social media where she frequently shares creative gift wrapping ideas: Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube.
