You know how it is, you go to all the effort to find and buy the perfect gift, but you have no idea how to wrap it. You want to make it look special, but hate all the usual wrapping papers. You’ve tried the gift bags, but want something different for your special gift and it seems such a waste of money because they all just end up being thrown away.
Here are ten great ideas for gift wrapping. They are very different from what you might typically use. You’ll find something suitable for men and women, kids and adults and it doesn’t have to be expensive, unless you want it to be.
1. Use a scarf. This is a great idea for that special woman, whether she is your wife, girlfriend or mother. Scarves are always in fashion in one form or another. They can be cheap cotton or expensive silk. No messing with tape here – simply fold it around the gift then tie the ends together. Quick, easy and beautiful! Not only that, but they get to keep the scarf as well.
2. Tea towel. Following the same idea, this can be great for relatives living overseas, granny or that favorite old aunt. You know they have a collection which you can add to. Fold it around the gift and tie in place with a ribbon.
3. T-shirt. This can be a great idea for a guy or girl, adult or child. Again just fold around the gift and tie with a ribbon.
4. Flier. If you want to give them a hint about another gift yet to come… grab a flier or brochure of that show you’ve got tickets for and wrap another gift in it. Watch the intrigue in their eyes as they open it up. Hide the tickets inside the gift or with the card you don’t give them till later to keep the suspense going.
5. Handbag or purse. This one is especially for the ladies. Small cotton purses are ideal as they can be fairly cheap, but are flexible enough to put a range of gifts inside. Just make sure your main gift can fit inside the purse before you buy it. At first they’ll think you didn’t bother wrapping at all, until they look inside. Soon they’ll get to know not to look a gift horse in the mouth!
6. Ball box. A quirky idea for the boys. Get a cheap hollow ball. With a sharp blade cut it in half, punch some holes around the edges and use wire or string to tie the pieces back together again once you’ve placed that small special gift inside. Just don’t use his favorite football or basketball!
7. Papier Mache or balsa wood box. For those of you who are more creative, you can pick these up in a variety of shapes and sizes and they’re very cheap. Give them a coat of paint, stick on some beads, etc., and you have a unique abd beautiful keepsake which becomes a special gift within itself.
8. Belt or tie. For a different way to hold the wrapping on that gift in place use a tie or belt. Even a bow tie would look fantastic. Then he can wear it later.
9. Chain or necklace. Another beautiful, unique way to finish off your wrapping. This again can be as cheap or expensive as you can afford. Wrap it around and clasp into place. She won’t rip this off too quickly, but then again she might.
10. Make your own paper. Here’s an idea if you are a traditionalist and like wrapping with paper. Rather than just painting brown paper you can make something more special. Lay a sheet of waxed lunch wrap on an ironing board. Sprinkle with flower petals, leaves or confetti. Anything that will lay flat and is colorful and unique will work well. Lay another piece of waxed paper over the top. Cover with a thick cloth and press with a hot iron. The heat will melt the wax and bond the sheets together.
These should give you plenty of ideas next time you have to wrap that special gift for that special person.
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