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Gift Box Wall Learn how to wrap a wall to create an eye-catching party decoration. From "Scrap" episode DSCD-104

Guest Jonathan Fong, author of Walls That Wow, joins host Scott Petti to create a wrapped wall that works as a perfect decoration for any party.

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	Guest Jonathan Fong creates wall wrapping that will be the highlight decoration of your next party.
	Template—click on the image to enlarge.
	Figure A
	Figure B

Gift Box Wall

Project designed by Jonathan Fong.

Materials:

foam core, 3/16" thick
rolls of wrapping paper (at least 3 different styles)
one roll of solid color wrapping paper
photograph of child, pet, etc.
poster putty
ribbon
tape
glue stick
scissors
craft knife
straightedge
marker pen
template

1. Measure your wall to determine how much foam core you will need.

   Note: Standard sheets are 30" x 40".

2. With a straightedge and marker pen, divide each foam core sheet into four to six sections, which will be your "gifts." Vary the shapes, so you have squares and rectangles going horizontally and vertically.

3. Number each panel.

4. Using a straightedge and craft knife, cut the sheet into the individual panels/gifts.

   Tip: Before cutting the sheet into sections, draw a diagram of the foam core sheet with the numbers, so you will know how the pieces fit back together later.

5. Wrap each panel with wrapping paper, using scissors and tape. When wrapping, you only need to extend the paper around the back by a half inch (figure A), since no on will be seeing the back.

   Tip: As you wrap presents, vary the design of the wrapping paper so you don't have the same paper next to each other.

6. To create some custom, personalized wrapping paper, photocopy someone's face, and then make multiple copies of that face. Cut out the faces, and adhere to solid colored wrapping paper with a glue stick. Greeting cards, ephemera, and other scrapbooking embellishments are great for customizing as well.

7. Around various panels, tie a ribbon and bow.

8. Roll a little ball of poster putty and put in the corners of each wrapped panel, on the back. For larger panels, place some poster putty (figure B) on the sides as well.

9. Position the panels on the wall according to your diagram. Press firmly where the putty meets the wall.

   Note: This is a good temporary wall treatment for parties and special occasions. It looks good in an entry way, in a wall in the dining area, behind the gift table. For a more permanent wall treatment, use double-sided tape instead of poster putty.

RESOURCES :

Jonathan Fong's Walls that Wow: Creative Wall Treatments Without Fancy-Schmancy Painting
Jonathan Fong
ISBN: 0-8230-6981-8
Watson-Guptill

GUESTS :

Jonathan Fong
Jonathan Fong Style, Inc.
Website: www.jonathanfongstyle.com