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Gift Wrapping Ideas
If you're tired of your gifts looking like everyone else's, put
some creative thought to it. Gifts don't have to just be paper
and ribbon that you bought at the store. Let some of these ideas
inspire you.
* Name Tags - Instead of using name tags, use the front cover
from leftover Christmas or other holidays. Just cut along the
crease and glue or tape the card to the top of your wrapped
package. Most designs have some unprinted space to allow you to
write the name of the recipient and a short note.
* Decoration - Instead of using ribbons and bows, make the
decoration part of the gift. Tie a bunch of cinnamon stick on
top with ribbon. Tie your package with satin or velvet ribbon
and let the ends of the ribbon flow down the package. Add a silk
flower inserted in the knot of the bow. If your recipient likes
to cook, tie wooden kitchen utensils in the bow. Your ribbon or
wrapping paper could be replaced with a decorative kitchen
towel.
* Festive boxes - For small items, buy small Chinese take out
cartons, the ones that have a folded top and metal handle.
Decorate the outside with brightly colored stickers of hearts,
flower, or
Christmas themes. Write the recipients name on the
top flaps.
* Original Wrapping Paper - At the craft store, buy sponges that
have been cut into shapes of flowers, sailboats, etc. Dip them
in paint and press them onto plain white wrapping paper or Kraft
colored paper. Your decoration can fit the gift or the
recipients taste.
* Trimmings - Instead of using bows on every package, buy
ornaments or small toys when they are on sale. Use these items
that best fit your recipient's hobby or lifestyle and tie or
glue them onto your package.
* Name Sacks - Sew up some red, blue, yellow, and green velvet
squares into sacks. Turn down the top edge, sew in place to
allow a small opening for a drawstring. Write the recipients
name on the bag with glue and sprinkle the glue with glitter.
Fill the sacks with candy or small toys. Use more string to wrap
around the package and through the drawstring to secure the
sacks.
About the author:
Adriana Copaceanu provides people with creative gift ideas that
don't blow the bank at http://www.abcgiftsandbaskets.com. For
more articles by Adriana, visit
http://www.free-content-resource.com/
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