Creative Gift Wrap Ideas
From Giftypedia
After putting a lot of thought into the gift, why should you just put it in a box and wrap it with the usual wrapping paper? A "Gifty" person wants the presentation of their gift to express their creativity. There are different things you can use to wrap a gift, many are things that you have around the house or things that compliment the gift.
Pair of Socks
No really, you can wrap lots of things in a pair of socks. There are themed socks, heated socks, sports socks and many more types and styles of socks that would be appropriate for your gift and the recipient. Perfume, candy, jewelry, and smaller items can be wrapped in socks.
Towels
If you are giving gifts that are bath and body related what is more appropriate than wrapping the gift in a towel. Or if you are giving a gift that is related to kitchen items, a dish towel, apron, tablecloth, or cloth napkins would be excellent wrapping paper. A bottle of wine is a perfect gift to wrap in a dish towel or vintage tablecloth and tie the top with ribbon. An oven mitt is also good wrapping paper for kitchen utensils or cooking spices.
Sunday Funny Papers
Most everyone will have some type of newspaper hanging around the house. The funny papers are colorful and humorous and your gift will definitely standout. If you don't have the Sunday funnies, choosing an interesting headline or an advertisement of some type would all add interest to your choice of wrapping paper.
Last Years Calendar
Don't throw that calendar in the trash. Calendars typically have pictures that would make excellent wrapping paper.
Deck of Cards
If have decks of cards around the house that you are missing a few cards, don't toss them. Take the cards and glue them to the outside of an old box for a unique presentation.
Planters & Buckets
If you are giving a gift of garden and yard tools, consider placing them in a planter, a bucket, or even a garden apron.
[edit] Finishing Touches
You can also be creative in the finishing touches you put on a gift. Instead of the standard ribbon and bow try some of these ideas.
Hair Bows
If you are in need of adding a finishing touch to a gift that you normally would use ribbon and tie a bow using a hair bow or ponytail holder that has an embellishment is much easier. All you have to do is twist instead of trying to tie that bow that always comes out crooked anyway.
Children's Art
Kid's love to show off their artistic talents and would be more than willing to draw or create something to put on grandma's birthday gift.
In Touch with Nature
Add an arrangement of leaves, wild flowers, or pine cones to give your gift that finishing touch.
Kitchen Utensils
Use kitchen utensils as a finishing touch to any housewarming, bridal shower, or kitchen shower gift. Tie the kitchen utensils together with curling ribbon and attach the gift tag then attach you gift embellishment to your gift. Add a Chocolate-filled Metal Kitchen Whisk to your gift for a sweet finishing touch.
Another benefit of creative wrapping is that it can be eco-friendly. Why go to the store, buy wrapping paper, fight with the wrapping paper to make it look good only to have it ripped off in 2 seconds? With these creative ideas you have either recycled, or wrapped with something that will be used and not just end up in the trash.
