Comments on How to Wrap a Present in a Unique Way

When going to a baby shower, my mom would always wrap the gift in a light baby blanket or cloth diaper, and tie rattles to the top for the "bow" -- always a big hit at the shower!

As bows often get "smushed" in transit, I always make a reusable bow out of pencils and erasers, tree ornaments, little bags of candy, hair accessories, etc. This makes a more interesting gift for the recipient.

Because duct tape is so sticky, it's a good idea to wrap the gift first in either wax paper or plastic wrap. Over that, neatly cut pieces of duct tape and place them over the gift. For an extra challenge, place one strip over all seams.

You can recycle baskets from gifts and line them with nice tissue or a cloth napkin. Tuck in small jars of jam, honey, packs of tea, coffee or hot chocolate and some cookies - great gifts for seniors, hostesses, etc.

For wrapping up small soaps, oils, bubble baths, etc., use a face cloth, hand towel or bath towel, depending on size and quantities. Tie up the package with a hair wrap or ribbon - then they'll have some nice products to use in and out of the bathtub.

This one's obvious: wrap the gift in pictures drawn or painted by the grandchild. OR, photocopy pictures of child, or scan photos into PC and print. Use the pictures decoupaged onto wrapping paper for wrapping gift.

You can make a dream-come-true basket for newlyweds by purchasing a champaign bottle and two champaign glasses. Add massaging cream and romantic candles and it will be the most usable present. They will love you!

Take a plastic baby bottle and wrap disposable diapers sideways around it (secure each with clear tape) until it's about 15" diameter (like a cake). Tuck small baby items (pacifier, rattle, teething ring, etc) in between the diapers/taped to the sides.

I like to decorate my Christmas gifts with something besides the standard bow from a bag and the usual curling ribbon. I usually use either the small bows that are intended for use on the Christmas tree, or small ornaments. It's a good idea to wait until after Christmas and buy these items on sale. You can save them to use the following year.

In a basket I put wine, candles, body and foot lotion, bubble bath for two, massage oil, love coupons (from a book store), two fluffy hand towels, and a "2002 Ways to Say I Love You" book. This basket is only to be used for making up after cross words, and before bed! This is a gift I made for friends, both on second marriages. They said it was the best gift!

I received a gift certificate that was in a can of peas. The can had been opened with a type of can opener that cuts the top off cleanly and allows it to be replaced without any sharp edges. It was during a grab gift exchange, and everyone loved it.

Because duct tape is so sticky, it's a good idea to wrap the gift first in either wax paper or plastic wrap. Over that, neatly cut pieces of duct tape and place them over the gift. For an extra challenge, place one strip over all seams.

As bows often get "smushed" in transit, I always make a reusable bow out of pencils and erasers, tree ornaments, little bags of candy, hair accessories, etc. This makes a more interesting gift for the recipient.

For wrapping up small soaps, oils, bubble baths, etc., use a face cloth, hand towel or bath towel, depending on size and quantities. Tie up the package with a hair wrap or ribbon - then they'll have some nice products to use in and out of the bathtub.

When going to a baby shower, my mom would always wrap the gift in a light baby blanket or cloth diaper, and tie rattles to the top for the "bow" -- always a big hit at the shower!

It's fun watching people open these boxes because they didn't expect it! Photo-copy and then print pictures in black and white. Get an arts and craft box and decoupage the pictures on it with "Mod Podge." It makes a cute gift.

For an outfit or small and soft item, I put it in a large white or brown envelope and let my daughters draw on it and decorate it with stickers. I also buy round stickers for the printer and put my daughters' faces on them. Cute for packages.

Wrap a child's gift with Sunday comics and tie it with a jump rope instead of ribbon.

To wrap a bottled lotion, fragrance or tube of hand cream, you can buy a pair of white athletic socks (colored socks work also). Put a sock in a sock and tuck the bottle or tube inside. Tie at the top with a fancy ribbon and you have two gifts in one!

For bridal showers buy a yard (or more, depending on the gift) of terry cloth or other cotton cloth to wrap gifts. Newlywed couples only have new things, so this can be used as a rag for dusting or other things.