Gift Wrapping & Shipping

This article will show you how to find and use common materials found in your kitchen to wrap your holiday presents!

Do you need to know how to wrap a gift? It seems wrapping gifts is something you either love or hate. I love it, but then I feel like using gift wrap paper is similar to origami. The key to...

Do you find it difficult to judge the size of gift wrap paper when you’re wrapping a gift? You don’t have to guess, there is a simple system you can use to measure the correct sized paper every...

Have you attempted to use printed gift bags for gift giving, only to struggle with the decorative tissue paper? It can be tricky to make the gift tissue paper to look attractive for the...

OK, you know you are out there. The person who always brings a gift that looks like a blind monkey did the wrapping. Sure, you've used gift bags to hide your lack of skill, but wouldn't it be...

The holiday season generally have the busiest shopping days because many retailers are offering big discounts and huge sales in hopes of getting rid of their products off the shelves. If you plan...

When your packing and sending holiday gifts, there are a few simple practices that will help you reduce waste and save your money.

Chances are you have a collection of paper and plastic bags stashed somewhere in your house. It's also very likely your stash is growing faster than you can use them up. With these instructions...

There are so many ways you can show your eco-friendly wisdom this year for the holidays. In fact, with little effort, you can make gift giving environmentally responsible all year round by...

If you have ever needed to wrap a gift in a hurry and found out you were out of wrapping paper? Or, if you have a frugal home and want to save money on gift wrapping paper during the Christmas...

A ready-made "pre-wrapped" box that was headed to the recycling center or landfill will be the perfect container for a tissue-wrapped gift!

Gift bags are a great way to showcase a lovely gift. A well made bag can give a great amount of pleasure at just the sight of it. The recipient knows it is a present and they know they can...

You can save a bundle by following the below how-to on getting the cheapest shipping rates on your packaging. Your savings can really add up over the major holidays, over the course of a year, and...

Do you have a gift for someone, but it's oddly shaped and difficult to wrap? If all you have is wrapping paper, there's no need to spend extra money on a bag.

Gift giving is a very big part of what makes holidays and occasions such as birthdays special. You take the time to pick out the gift for that special person, so why not take the time to wrap it...

As the days turn cooler, our thoughts eventually turn to holidays...the food, the gifts, the gatherings, the crafting! Those of us who make holiday items know we have to start early and pace...

Do you think wrapping presents is boring and a daunting task? Here are tips to help make wrapping gifts, gift baskets, and presents more fun.

Here is a fun, easy project to do with the kids. The best part is that you probably already have the supplies around the house. You can customize this for any occasion: holiday, birthday, shower...

Sick of boxes to house your gifts? Try a festive bag made from wrapping paper with these fool-proof instructions!

If you want to make gift bags to match your wrapping paper follow these directions.

This article will give you some creative ideas for wrapping a large oversize gift. Most of us have at one time or another been faced with the daunting task of finding something to hide an...

Fold a truffle / gift box out of a piece of white tag board

Need the perfect card for a birthday, holiday, or occasion? Hate wasting time reading lame or inappropriate cards? Whether you are shopping at Hallmark or Walmart, this method will get you to the...

Want to add that "something extra" to your next gift? Shrink wrapping a basket or gift gives it a more professional and finished look -- you'll be amazed how easy it is!

Recycle a brown shopping or gift bag into a uniquely decorated gift bag. Save your different sized brown (or colored) shopping bags that have twine handles on them. You can design a quick and...

Wrap your baskets with cellophane to add the perfect look.

To make a bow using tulle is simpler than you think. Theres no need to be a master bow maker or take lessons. This inexpensive and quick bow will spruce up any occasion.

This is the simplest of gift bows. It looks pretty when made of special ribbon, or with a flower or ornament tucked into it. This is the same bow you use to tie tennis shoes. You may prefer to...

You will learn to personalize wrapping paper using your own photos. I've done this for some friends and family, and they've all loved it - it's such a cute idea. This process is very cheap and...

Easily create pillow boxes with materials from your home! These boxes can be used to hold small gifts or as a fun alternative to an envelope. They are a great way to make gift cards a more...

Go beyond wrapping paper and cardboard shirt boxes for your gift packaging. By thinking outside the (cardboard) box you can create more environmentally friendly gift packaging by making sure it's...

You've spent so much time picking out the perfect gift. You could have it wrapped at the store. You could bring it home and wrap it yourself. Either of those would be just fine. But you could...

Handing out edible favors that don't come in a gift box? Wedding favor bags, boxes and containers are a great idea. They are decorative, create a theme and can turn a simple wedding mint into a...

I made a gorgeous necklace with buttons and beads to give to my special writing friend. Unfortunately I couldn't find a box or one of those cute gift bags from the stores that was small enough to...

This article will show you how to be prepared for year round gift wrapping so that you are always ready to wrap for holidays and special occasions. Get yourself organized with gift wrap supplies...

With greeting cards costing several dollars these days, you almost have to factor the price of the card into the cost of the gift. By making personalized cards on a budget, you can add meaning and...

There is a better way to place tissue paper in your gift bags! This shake method is quick, easy, and allows you to make your gifts look great right at home without using a gift wrapping service.

Just because gift bags with tissue are the "lazy way" to wrap gifts doesn't mean gift bags can't be absolutely gorgeous. Colored tissue paper can turn a paper gift bag into a beautiful...

They are not actually wrapped without tape, however the tape cannot be seen. It makes your gifts look very professional.

Putting tissue paper in gift bags can make or break a gift. I will teach you the easy way to make that tissue paper do what you want and to make your gifts look great...

So you've picked out the perfect gift. Now what? It's a long journey between the store shelf and the Christmas tree (or birthday cake) and for some of us, keeping the gift hidden from snooping...

This article will teach you how to make duct tape wrapping paper.

You spend money on wrapping paper just to have it torn apart, is it worth it? Sure, it's tons of fun, but in our weakened economy, it could be pricey. Fear not, read on for some clever and cheap...

It's Christmas time but its also time to get ready for the big show... The Super Bowl. Football is big right now and how better to honor your favorite football team then by putting them on display...

This holiday season, you'll have lots of gifts to wrap, and most likely you'll need lots of wrapping paper. There's no reason to spend a fortune on wrapping paper. These tips will show you how...

Exquisite gift wrap and fancy bows cost almost as much as what you're giving. Worst of all, they usually wind up in the trash. Think outside of the box and make the "gift wrap" an...

Every year millions of packages are shipped across the country to await Christmas morning. If you are one of the many people that ship gifts and are looking at ways to cut out some costs around...

Instead of plain old ribbons or bows, here are some unique ideas for tying up the old present this year! Think green and use recycled items to spice up your present.

Whether it's for the holidays, a birthday or a gift just to say "Thank You;" we all have to wrap presents. Online merchants will charge you $5 on up to do the most simplest of tasks....

With minimal cash, you can wrap your gifts with flair, pizzazz and ease. Using items you already have around the house, with a few extra pieces from a craft store, make your gifts as unique as...