Fun, Easy, Creative Ways to Decorate a Present
When I was little, my aunt worked for Hallmark Cards in Kansas. Her prettily packaged gifts impressed me with their flair. Since then, I've learned to create my own pretty gift packages. Since I don't work for Hallmark, I've learned some inexpensive ways to decorate gift packages. I've even given presentations at senior center and libraries about gift wrapping.
I'll share my ideas with you here.
Contents at a Glance
- Some of the Basics of Gift Wrapping
- My Gallery of Gifts and Wrapping Ideas
- Collect Vintage Ribbons and Lace for Gif...
- Gift Wrapping for Those in a Hurry
- Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping
- Save Brown Paper Bags to Wrap a Package
- Go Green with Your Recycled Wrapping
- Organize Your Wrapping Supplies
- A Variation on the Brown Paper Bag for G...
My Gallery of Gifts and Wrapping Ideas
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See the link below for how to make this gift wrap.
Check Out My Articles
for the specifics on making the gift wrap in the gallery photos
- How to Cover a Box with Fabric | eHow.com
- Stores sell decorative storage boxes, but you can make your own with fabric and cardboard boxes you have around the house. Here's how to cover a box with fabric to use for storage or to hold an extra special gift that you are giving.
- How to Make Personalized Gift Wrap | eHow.com
- Many times you don't have gift paper on hand when it's time to give a present. Perhaps you're at the office and just can't run out to the store. Here's how to create wrapping paper that's personal and one-of-a-kind. The recipient will love seeing their name and occasion printed right on the paper and the bow.
Collect Vintage Ribbons and Lace for Gift Wrapping
Gift Wrapping for Those in a Hurry
Make It in Minutes: Quick & Clever Gift Wraps
This book includes more than 40 projects to give you inspiration in your gift wrapping.
If gift wrapping isn't your favorite pastime, it will be when you reach this book's final page. The mix of mediums shown to create wrapped masterpieces is expansive. Using cloth strips, candy, beads, bows, wire, and more, you'll find a wrapping style for everyone on your gift list.
The Take-Out Box on the cover is one of my favorites, as it's a terrific spin on what's considered to be an ordinary container. I can't wait for the next special occasion to try some of these creative ideas. (review by Shirley Frazier on Amazon)
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Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping
Go Green with Your Recycled Wrapping
Organize Your Wrapping Supplies
Jokari 05070 Hanging Gift-Wrap Organizer
Don't let your wrapping paper, bows and package trims get mangled in a drawer or on a shelf. Store them neatly in this hanging storage piece which takes us minimal space in the closet.
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A Variation on the Brown Paper Bag for Gift Wrapping
Pet Proofing Your Gift Wrapped Packages
Keep your pretty gifts safe from cats and dogs
- How to Have a Safe Holiday With Your Cat | eHow.com
- The holidays can be a fun time for everyone, even the family cat. But if this is your first Christmas with your cat (or if you've just forgotten what the last one was like) here's what you need to do.
- How to Make Your Christmas Decorations Pet-Proof | eHow.com
- Decorating for the holidays can be fun and exciting, but it is important to keep your pets in mind as you deck the halls.
How to Gift Wrap a Cat
A little humor to help with wrapping awkward packages like a cat
Scrapbooking Supplies to Use in Package Decoration
Great Buys on eBay
Books with Lots of Gift Wrapping Ideas
Get these at the public library or buy them from Amazon
Add Your Tips for Wrapping Gifts
Red Bow, Cedar Leaves and Pinecones Gift Tags by KirstenEdwards
make business card designs on zazzle.com
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agoofyidea
Apr 12, 2012 @ 9:36 am | delete
- I love decorating paper bags and putting a gift in it. Nice ideas.
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pmolinero
Nov 2, 2010 @ 12:39 pm | delete
- Shame on me when reading your lens. I am usually one of those guys who ask in the shop if they can wrap it for me. Guess this Christmas might be a good time to change this. Thank you for these great ideas.
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RebeccaE
Nov 2, 2010 @ 11:47 am | delete
- great tips, and a great lens, a job well done...
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Twmarsh
Jun 12, 2010 @ 9:42 am | delete
- You have assembled some great gift wrapping info here. Thanks for the tips-thumbs up rated!
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