Gift Wrapping Tutorial

To offer a just-right present is one of life's great pleasures. We look for something that flawlessly suits our loved one, and we cannot wait to provide her with a surprise that will make her face illuminate.

So much time goes in to locating the gift idea that, too much, the gift idea wrap is an afterthought, but you can take your present giving to a whole new level by causing the wrapping part of the experience.

You may have to be an artist or a crafter to wrap a magnificent and memorable present. Here are a few easy guidelines for wrapping beautiful gifts.

1. Match the giftwrap with the kind of gift idea.

When the gift idea comes in a box, it'll be a cinch to cover it in a top quality wrapping paper or cloth, and tie with laces and ribbons and bows. But if the item is oddly-shaped (and it isn't practical to find a box), fill a present container with tinsel or raffia or straw and arrange the gifts on top.

Wrap the basket in colored cellophane, that you can find at party stores as well as many discount superstores. Cut a part of cellophane two to three times as large as the diameter of the basket. Place the basket in the center of the cellophane and gather the cellophane a couple of inches from the top. Tie up with ribbon.

2. Complement design for the wrapping to the flavor of the recipient.

Think of his or the girl personal style (which you will find clues on by looking at how she dresses and how he decorates his home). Wrap the gift idea accordingly, whether it's pastel colors or primary; rustic or classic or daring.

3. Customize the place as much as possible.

If you utilize solid colored paper, tissue paper, or basic brown kraft paper (which you can buy inexpensively and in bulk from your local office superstore) you can use alphabet or designed rubber stamps to include a monogram or fun custom-made message to the wrapping.

4. Think in designs.

If you are covering items for a gardening surprise basket, use a flower pot to maintain the goodies and connect a tiny trowel or bundle of seeds to the bow at the very top. If you are wrapping a present for a baby, use a individualized baby umbrella.

5. Think in layers.

Now that you’ve got a wrapped the gift idea basket or container, tie a tiny decorative object into the ribbon or bow. Consider using a few small Holiday bells, a sprig of ivy, or pine cones. For other times of year (or for young recipients) tie on a tiny stuffed animal, even a piece of hard candy or a lollipop. Regarding baby gifts, tie over a rattle or pacifier. For weddings, tie on real or faux flowers. While you shop for gifts, be on the lookout for small items you can add to your gift idea wrapping kit.