Gift Wrapping & Shipping

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...

The key to wrapping a gift elaborately is to use plenty of beautiful ribbon and an element of surprise. Find out how you can elaborately wrap your gift with advice from a professional organizer in...

Making a bow for a gift for any occasion is a way to personalize your gift. However, with many types, colors and shapes to choose from, making a bow is often considered more of a hassle than it's...

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...

A creative food package can help your product appeal to a larger customer base. Brag about your product's success with blue ribbons. Offer a convenient travel or sample size package to lower the...

If you found the perfect ribbon for your gift, but realize it is wired ribbon, do not fret. Your gift will look spectacular when wrapping with a wire ribbon.

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

A gift card that is specially selected with the interests of the gift recipient in mind is not an unimaginative gift, but make sure your gift card is as special as possible by wrapping it...

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!

Giving gifts to people is a great deal of fun. However, if you are the type of person who likes to stand out, you may cringe when you see your carefully selected gift piled up and blending in with...

Tissue paper is often used as a filler in gift bags and boxes, but it makes an attractive wrapping all on its own. The gauzy appearance is attractive and whimsical, making it a nice alternative to...

Gift tags can add a special touch to a present. When just a bit of extra effort or thought is placed in designing and making a gift tag, the entire gift can be changed from basic to special....

Gift wrapping does not need to be boring. You can use items you have around your home to add a special touch to any gift. Comics, plain brown grocery bags or colored magazines can be used for...

Adding a ribbon to a wrapped gift creates an attractive present. There are many styles, colors and patterns in ribbons, so you can find a ribbon to complement any gift wrap. When you take the time...

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...

Bows made from curling ribbon can fit on any size or shape of package. The ribbon comes on a large spool. The first step is to tie a length of ribbon around whatever gift you want to decorate,...

When you have already spent time and money to choose and create the perfect gift for someone, it is important to finish the job by wrapping it up nicely. Choose colorful gift wrap and then take a...

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...

Go green with gift giving and wrap a gift bag. It's quicker and easier than finding and wrapping a box, doesn't need any expensive wrapping paper, and it can be reused many times. Almost every...

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

Want a softer, more classic look for your gift wrapping during the holiday season? Want to buy a wrapping paper that can be used year-round and double as a craft supply? Wrapping with tissue paper...

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...

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....

Rose Bows for Wrapping Presents is a special way to add a touch of romance to your gift wrapping. A great idea for Valentine's Day or that special occasion.

Have you ever had to wrap a really big item that your paper doesn't fit? It's really easy to piece the paper together so no one will know! This will also work for smaller items if you accidentally...

Why pay to have your item wrapped at a department store when you can do a great job yourself? With some simple tools and a few tricks, people will think you paid someone to wrap your gifts.

Let’s set the scene: dozens of half used rolls of wrapping paper are lying strewn around a garage or basement. They’re such a mess that instead of using the wrapping paper that is already...

A large part of the mystery and excitement surrounding a gift comes from its presentation. A plainly wrapped present, while still appreciated, may not appear as attractive to the recipient as the...

Ribbon is a great way to decorate any wrapped gift. Watch this free video clip and learn some tips on how a gift wrapping expert uses ribbon to gift wrap a present.

Learn how to make a big, curly ribbon bow, in this free video about gift wrapping ideas and techniques.

Gift wrapping is an art! Learn how to make a curly bow with ribbon in this free video.

Giving a gift is always an amazing feeling. As nice is it is to give a gift, it's equally nice to make that gift presentable. Here are some tips to make you proud to present that special present.

That present you have wrapped looks perfect. The only thing missing is a curled ribbon. You no longer have to reach for the scissors when curling your ribbons. The steps below will tell you how to...

When it comes to selecting gift bags, limited choices include expensive pre-decorated ones or those that are inexpensive, but plain. With a little effort, you can personalize the wrapping and...

If you don't have any gift wrapping paper in the house, you have an odd shaped gift to wrap or you want a creative look for your package, try using plastic wrap. Plastic wrap is see through, so it...

Designing and making homemade gift cards is an environmentally friendly and inexpensive way to personalize a gift. All you need to do is use pieces of leftover wrapping paper and ribbon...

Choosing which way to gift-wrap a tube and cylinder is less complicated than it sounds. If mailing the wrapped cylinder is not a consideration, a decorative fun finish often known as "firecracker"...

Everyone appreciates a beautifully wrapped gift. One way to make a gift look great is to decorate it with a curly bow. Curly bows are good for gifts for every event. It's also very easy to make a...

Wine is a versatile gift. It is perfect for a housewarming, holiday or dinner party, birthday, anniversary and to welcome a new family to your neighborhood. Once you have selected the wine, add...

The perfect bow is part of what makes a gift unique. It tells the gift receiver that you put thought and effort into the present, that there is a little extra in the gift itself. Florists and gift...

You've bought the perfect Christmas gift, but now you have to figure out the perfect way to present it. Perhaps it is a gift for that special someone, or perhaps you just want to liven up the...

Though the gift is the important part of any occasion, don't be tempted just to throw it in a bag with a name on it. Try to be creative and give them a package that will make them smile before...