As December nears, many of us reflect on the past year and consider what lies ahead, whether with hope, uncertainty, or both. Hemlock’s 2024 gift wrap set, titled “To Dream and To Live,” is inspired by the idea that dreaming and living are deeply connected. Each of the six double-sided designs offers a moment of pause and invites us to rethink how we approach the holidays.
Each art print wrap in this set is crafted from a unique blend of innovation, technology, and artisanal skill. These designs—imagined by our partners in design, Arithmetic Creative—invite us to explore the connection between dreaming and living, where dreams open our minds to new possibilities, and intentional living empowers us to turn those dreams into reality. Together, they inspire us to pause, find our clarity, and step forward with purpose.
Dreams for a New Path
The six dreams for a new path are:
Nature Mysticism: Draw inspiration from nature’s resilience and beauty, even amid challenge and change. With each new day, nature adapts and renews, offering us a source of strength and hope.
Sufficiency and Focus: Release what is unnecessary, allowing space to discover joy in the present.
Beginner’s Mindset: Approach life with curiosity, finding delight and discovery in small moments.
Anamnesis: Recall the memories that connect us to a greater sense of self, strengthening resilience.
Mirror: Reconnect with your true self and discover acceptance and self-love.
Invitation: Let go of expectations to open pathways for new creativity and possibilities.
Technical Specifications
The 2024 gift wrap sets are printed on Forest Stewardship Council®-certified paper and made carbon neutral through our ZERO™ Carbon Neutral Program.
Packaging
Printed on 130DTC Neenah Classic Linen Epic Black. Debossed and printed with metallic silver UV with gloss varnish UV and metallic silver UV with white UV.
Art Print Wraps
Sheet 1 – Printed on 80T Neenah Classic Crest Smooth Classic Natural White. Printed as a duotone image with UV Offset Algae Ink™ on one side and fluorescent UV PMS 804U overprinting UV Offset Algae Ink™ on the other.
Sheet 2 – Printed on 80T Neenah Classic Linen Avalanche White. Printed with CMYK plus violet, green and orange on both sides.
Sheet 3 – Printed on 80T Neenah Royal Sundance Felt White. Printed with metallic silver UV overprinting UV PMS 428 on one side and metallic silver UV overprinting UV PMS 423 on the other.
Sheet 4 – Printed on 80T Neenah Classic Crest Eggshell Bare White. Printed with CMYK, spot gloss varnish plus spot gloss UV coating on one side and metallic gold UV on the other.
Sheet 5 – Printed on 80T Neenah Pearl Smooth White. Printed with metallic silver UV and spot satin varnish UV on both sides.
Sheet 6 – Printed on 80T Neenah Eames Vellum Solar White. Printed with UV PMS 600 and UV PMS 2905 in a split fountain on one side and the mix of UV PMS 600 and UV PMS 2905 on the other.
Gift Tags + Theme / Productions Notes
Gift Tags – Printed on 120DTC Neenah Classic Smooth Duplex Epic Black/Solar White. Printed with metallic silver UV and gloss varnish UV on one side and black UV on the other, then diecut.
Theme / Production Notes – Printed on 80C Neenah Eames Vellum Solar White. Printed with CMYK on both sides.
Thank you to Neenah, Spicers, and Living Ink for their valued paper and ink partnerships!
We hope you all enjoy this year’s collection as wrapping paper, as art, or as a moment of reflection and joy.
Warm wishes for the season.
