Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas For Personalized Gifts

Unusual gift ideas

Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas For Personalized Gifts

Author: Janet Vogel

Beautifully wrapped gifts indicate that you have put forth both
time and effort in create wonderfully personalized gifts. First
impressions make lasting impressions! Since the presentation of
gifts is important, there are many ways to add your own personal
touch.

A gift can be personalized for the holiday or special occasion.
Another way is by using the recipient's favorite colors or by
using wrapping materials that reflect a hobby or special
interest.

By using innovative ways to wrap gifts, you can save money as
well by using materials that are readily available at very
little cost to you.

Wrapping Materials:

Create an attractive wrapped gift by choosing unusual wrapping
paper or other materials. Use sheet music for the music lover,
maps for those who enjoy traveling, or newspaper for anyone who
keeps up with what's going on in the world. Use specific
sections of a newspaper such as the sports pages, comics, etc.
Other paper products that are usable are the pages from
telephone books, magazines, coloring books, or comic books.
Paper doilies, decorative paper napkins, aluminum foil, crepe
paper, or brown craft paper are unique paper products that work
well for wrapping gifts.

In addition to paper wrapping materials, delicate fabrics such
as tulle, netting, organza, and chiffon are lovely for feminine
gifts. Color coordinate the gift box with sheer fabric so the
color blend nicely if the box shows through the fabric. Add a
satin or sheer organza ribbon and loosely tie the ribbon into a
bow. When using fabric, wrap gift boxes as usual or wrap as you
would a gift basket by pulling extra fabric over the top of the
gift with enough fabric to tie with a ribbon. If desired, tie a
pretty silk flower in with the ribbon.

One of my favorite wrapping papers come from purchased shopping
gift bags. My local dollar store has hundreds of different
designs for one dollar each. The paper used in these bags in
heavier than purchased gift wrap and many of the papers have a
shiny finish. Simply cut them into the size you need for
wrapping your gift and don't forget to use the matching gift
tag.

Ribbon, Bows, and More:

Coordinate the color and type of ribbon used with the gift
wrapping. Raffia and twine are better for gifts that are not
feminine in content. Satin, sheer organza, or grosgrain ribbon
in patterns or solid colors are lovely for feminine gifts.
Ribbon with wire on the sides is easier to tie in a
structured-type of bow than ribbon without wire. Curly ribbon is
always nice and the easiest to work with. You can combine
several colors or add a fixed bow or allow extra curled ribbon
to cascade onto the gift.

Decorative Items:

Adding small items is a great way to dress up your gifts as well
as to tie in the theme of the gift. Choose a rattle or small toy
for a baby gift. Add small white wedding bells to a bridal
shower or wedding gift. Tie candy canes or small ornaments into
the ribbon on Christmas gifts. Small toys, decorative cookie
cutters, silk flowers, and any other small unbreakable items
that can be tied with ribbon will be nice additions to complete
your gifts.

Cello bags are inexpensive, keep your gifts dust free, and make
gifts easy to transport. These bags are also used to wrap gift
baskets, but they are wonderful for potted plants as well as for
unusual shaped gifts. They are available in clear, many colors,
as well as many decorative designs. You can purchase these bags
in some card stores as well as party stores.

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