How to Wrap a Present in a Unique Way

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You don't always need the traditional paper and bow. Try something a little different. Below you will find some unconventional ways of wrapping gifts for most occasions. Give it a go the next time you have a present to wrap for somebody.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Gift Ribbons
Ribbons
Tissue Paper
City Maps
Brown Paper Bags
Gift Bags
Gift Bows
Waxed Paper
Wrapping Paper
Waxed Paper
Makeup Bags
Adhesive Tape
Scrap Papers
Adhesive Tape
String
Tissue paper

Step 1

Think category wrapping first. Put gardening gloves in a terra cotta flowerpot with a long ivy strand tied around the pot in a bow. Or wrap baby items in a baby blanket with French ribbon.
Step 2

Use unexpected papers: maps, art papers, cellophane, foil, shopping bags, wax papers, or comics. Don't forget about paper you stamp, paint, write on or collage yourself.
Step 3

Consider wire, rolls of stamps, string, sashes, old ties, belts, laces, lariats, leather strips, dog leashes, telephone wire, garden tapes, old cassette tapes and stickers to tie packages.
Step 4

Use unusual containers. Wrap a silk shirt in a matching sweater, a diamond bracelet in a sock, a camera in a velvet wine-bottle bag, a book in a cereal box, or a watch in a makeup bag. A carefully cleaned egg could hold a ring.
Step 5

Customize the wrapping to fit the sentiment. For example, you could wrap a rose in a newspaper from the day you met and tie it with a bright-red licorice whip.

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doctormelis said

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on 11/5/2009 I like to save oatmeal or round containers, and wrap baby gifts in them. You just wrap the paper around the tube, and tie each side with a ribbon, it ends up looking like a firecracker. It stands out on a gift table and people love it!