Gift Wrapping Tips And Trends
Dreaming of a Green Christmas
Red and green are Christmas colors of choice. Why not put a little extra green in your gift-wrapping this year an eco-friendly choice? Some may misconceive of green wrapping to be drab, dull, and so un-Christmas. Not true. Today’s green wrapping paper is just as exciting and colorful as its non-green counterparts. Green wrapping can be as simple as purchasing recycled wrapping paper. Other ideas are using a bag that can be reused next year. You may wish to try wrapping your gift in a paper shopping bag that can be colored, drawn upon, and creatively enhanced with some artwork. Think of things lying around the house that could function as gift-wrap old calendar pages, an outdated map, or even colorful newspaper. Or, add an actual touch of green to a wrapped gift by enhancing it with pinecones or holly leaves. Find out more here; giftwrapping
Make the Wrapping the Gift
Ditch wrapping paper altogether, and go with a different idea wrapping your gift in another gift. For example, say you want to get your brother a set of wrenches. Maybe he needs a new toolbox, too. Buy him a toolbox or tool bag, and allow that to function as your wrapping. Nearly any gift can be easily wrapped in an attractive wicker basket. A cedar gift box or beautifully decorated pine box is just as appreciated as the gift inside. A new cooking pot is an alternative to wrapping up a set of kitchen knives. Even something as mundane or practical as a laundry basket, tackle box, pitcher, vase, or serving bowl are marvelous gifts and wrapping.
Double Wrap
Ever thought about wrapping a gift twice? It certainly adds some creativity and flair. Metallic-style wrapping papers often have a bit of a transparency to them. Using a bold-colored wrapping paper underneath it adds a shimmery color to your wrapping job. Consider purchasing see-through wrapping paper or cellophane to add an accent to the wrapping. Even kitchen plastic wrap, used carefully, is a neat enhancement to Christmas wrapping paper.
Add an Extra Gift
Perhaps you’re still committed to the traditional method of wrapping 'good ol’ Santa paper and a matching bow. Go ahead, but try adding a second gift outside the wrapping. It may be as simple as tying a candy cane on top. Or, go a bit further. Instead of a ribbon, try a scarf. Instead of a paper bow, try a hair bow. A jump rope can replace twine, and some colorful fishing lures may be an eye-catching alternative to a fisherman’s gift.
Bags are Still In
Even if you’re not into spending hours wrapping your gifts, you can still use a bag. Bags are attractive, easy and simple. With a few colorful pieces of tissue paper and a bag, your wrapping is done.
Red and green are Christmas colors of choice. Why not put a little extra green in your gift-wrapping this year an eco-friendly choice? Some may misconceive of green wrapping to be drab, dull, and so un-Christmas. Not true. Today’s green wrapping paper is just as exciting and colorful as its non-green counterparts. Green wrapping can be as simple as purchasing recycled wrapping paper. Other ideas are using a bag that can be reused next year. You may wish to try wrapping your gift in a paper shopping bag that can be colored, drawn upon, and creatively enhanced with some artwork. Think of things lying around the house that could function as gift-wrap old calendar pages, an outdated map, or even colorful newspaper. Or, add an actual touch of green to a wrapped gift by enhancing it with pinecones or holly leaves. Find out more here; giftwrapping
Make the Wrapping the Gift
Ditch wrapping paper altogether, and go with a different idea wrapping your gift in another gift. For example, say you want to get your brother a set of wrenches. Maybe he needs a new toolbox, too. Buy him a toolbox or tool bag, and allow that to function as your wrapping. Nearly any gift can be easily wrapped in an attractive wicker basket. A cedar gift box or beautifully decorated pine box is just as appreciated as the gift inside. A new cooking pot is an alternative to wrapping up a set of kitchen knives. Even something as mundane or practical as a laundry basket, tackle box, pitcher, vase, or serving bowl are marvelous gifts and wrapping.
Double Wrap
Ever thought about wrapping a gift twice? It certainly adds some creativity and flair. Metallic-style wrapping papers often have a bit of a transparency to them. Using a bold-colored wrapping paper underneath it adds a shimmery color to your wrapping job. Consider purchasing see-through wrapping paper or cellophane to add an accent to the wrapping. Even kitchen plastic wrap, used carefully, is a neat enhancement to Christmas wrapping paper.
Add an Extra Gift
Perhaps you’re still committed to the traditional method of wrapping 'good ol’ Santa paper and a matching bow. Go ahead, but try adding a second gift outside the wrapping. It may be as simple as tying a candy cane on top. Or, go a bit further. Instead of a ribbon, try a scarf. Instead of a paper bow, try a hair bow. A jump rope can replace twine, and some colorful fishing lures may be an eye-catching alternative to a fisherman’s gift.
Bags are Still In
Even if you’re not into spending hours wrapping your gifts, you can still use a bag. Bags are attractive, easy and simple. With a few colorful pieces of tissue paper and a bag, your wrapping is done.
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