How to Use Towels As Gift Wrap
Wrapping paper can be costly and wasteful. Gift recipients may not reuse or recycle wrapping paper, so it becomes waste. Wrapping a gift in an item that is useful, such as a towel, is practical and thoughtful. The recipient can use the towels in the home, and no waste is created. Gifts wrapped in towels are creative, attractive and useful. The gift recipient will appreciate the time and effort to wrap her gift.
Things You'll Need
- Gift
- Measuring tape
- Towel or towels
- Tape or safety pins (if necessary)
- Ribbon or twine
Instructions
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Measure the gift to be wrapped to determine the size of towel needed. Take into account unusually shaped objects. Gifts that are uniform and square are easier to wrap.
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Purchase a towel or towels that will create a large enough area to wrap the gift. The towels should be long enough to wrap around the gift with an overlay of several inches. Choose towels in colors that the recipient will like. Wrap small items in dish towels.
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Lay the towel on a flat surface. If two or more towels are being used for a larger gift, overlap the towels slightly. Use tape or safety pins to keep the towels together if needed.
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Place the gift in the middle of the towel or towels. Fold the towel over the bottom of the gift and the top of the gift to cover the entire gift. Secure if necessary with tape or safety pins.
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Fold the sides of the towels onto the gift, securing with tape or safety pins if desired.
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Wrap ribbon or twine around the gift to secure the towels and add a decorative touch. Choose ribbon that matches the towels, or use twine for a natural look. Wrap the ribbon around the gift in several areas to ensure that the towels are well secured.
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Tips & Warnings
When selecting towels as wrapping, choose towels that will be useful for the recipient. Bath towels, hand towels and dish towels can be used depending on the size and shape of the gift.
