| l wrapped gift, doubles it’s appreciation to the | | | | can be used and wrapped like paper. Multiple layers of |
| recipient. | | | | cheesecloth tied with a satin ribbon or raffia can make |
| Go with classy choices in gift wrap patterns and bags, | | | | a lovely appearing gift. |
| and reserve cute ones for children. Fabric ribbons and | | | | Clothing and irregularly shaped items should be placed |
| wired ribbons immediately dress up a gift over ordinary | | | | in the right sized box with untorn tissue paper around |
| stick-on bows and plastic ribbon. Take care to cut | | | | the item. Alternately, you can pack the box around the |
| paper neatly and square, and to fold corners just as | | | | item with something beautiful or surprising, like small |
| neatly. This will greatly improve it’s appearance. | | | | pine cones or silk flower petals, or even fresh jelly |
| If the edges of the paper aren’t straight or look | | | | beans. For an especially beautiful gift, consider using a |
| different, fold an edge over to give a neat edge. Using | | | | special container, like a wooden box. |
| double-stick tape to secure allows you to hide the tape | | | | For the a wrapping or time-challenged individual, gift |
| under the paper, giving a nicer appearance. Make | | | | bags are the answer. Place the gift inside a bag of |
| ribbon and bows ample. A faint but pleasant scent to | | | | appropriate size without crowding. Take pieces of |
| your gift will make it appear more luxurious. | | | | tissue paper, bring the corners together, and place the |
| Earthy gifts for the nature lover can be wrapped with | | | | tissue inside the bag on top of the gift with the corners |
| natural raffia, with or without paper wrapping. A sprig | | | | of the paper peeking out the top of the bag. |
| of pine or leaves or other natural item can dress up | | | | Always include a small card with your gift, and |
| the bow and make it unique. Left over shopping bags | | | | generally, simple, elegant ones will make your gift |
| or paper can be hand-stamped or painted in place of | | | | appear more special. Get additional ideas for inspired |
| commercial gift wrap, so long as it doesn’t look | | | | gift wrapping by noting how expensive stores |
| too much like a school craft project. Alternately, fabric | | | | package their gift ideas. |