Craft Paper Wrap This particular wrap was done with kraft paper (guest Michael Basler says you can use a garbage bag as well) and spray paint. Here's how: - Crumple the kraft paper (or garbage bag).
- Flatten out the paper and spray-paint it -- from an angle, not straight down.
- Be sure to use a color (red, green, etc.) that will contrast with the kraft paper or garbage bag.
- Decorate with raffia and a homemade tag or purchased card.
Elegant Gold Wrap with Fake Pearls This gift is more about the trim than the actual wrapping paper, which is basic gold giftwrap. Simply wrap a string of plastic "pearls" around the package; use hot glue at the beginning and the end of the string to keep the pearls in place. Attach a plastic "pearl" button to the front for an elegant holiday package. Note: Other great embellishments include silk leaves and cord tassels. Clay Pot Wrap Another crafty idea is to fill two small clay pots with a gift such as garlic, place the pots together with raffia or decorative paper-twist ribbon and top with dried berries. Some other ideas include using a large clay pot that's decorated with gold embellishments and filled with gardening supplies, or a painted one whose saucer is being used as the lid -- filled with goodies such as honey, etc., and tied together with rope. Shrink-Wrapped Gift Basket Yes, you can shrink-wrap a gift yourself. Here's how: Fill a basket with any kind of goodies (chocolates, cookies, etc.) desired, and wrap the basket in a shrink-wrap bag, which can be found at any craft or party store. Melt the shrink-wrap with a blow-dryer (figure A). Note: Shrink wrap comes in colors as well as clear -- red, green or gold would be perfect for the holidays. Other Wrapping Ideas from Michael Basler: - Wrap a bottle of wine with organza fabric, tied with ribbons and decorated with a string of fake "pearls" and a bow.
- Use denim fabric that's frayed at the edge for compact diskettes, DVDs or video tapes. Simply tie the ends with cowhide cord.
- For the inside of the box, consider surrounding the gift with different-color tissue-paper rosettes (figure B).
RESOURCES :
Wraps and Roll-Ups
Model: 1558672095
Author: Dona Z. Meilach
(March, 1999)
Bristol Publishing Enterprises
San Leandro, CA 94577
Fax: 510-895-4459
Handmade Giftwrap, Bows, Cards and Tags
Model: 080695793X
Author: Jill Williams Grover
Wrap It Up: 50 Creative and Stylish Gift-Wrap Ideas
Model: 0765588986
Author: Sally Walton
Creative Giftwraps: Ideas and Inspirations, Tips and Techniques
Model: 1579901549
Author: Constance E. Richards
(2000)
Lark Books / Altamont Press
Website: www.larkbooks.com
Creative Gift Wrapping: Unique Ideas for All Occasions
Model: 0895779625
Author: Gill Dickinson
Gift Wrapping : Art of Craft Series
Model: 1861263635
Author: Annette Claxton
(2001)
Trafalgar Square Publishing Co.
Website: www.trafalgarsquarebooks.com
Creative Cards: Wrap a Message With a Personal Touch
Model: 0870119648
Author: Yoshiko Kitagawa
(September, 1990)
Kodansha International
Great Gifts: Toast the Host
Model: 0865739889
This book is not out of print, but is hard to find. Check used book stores.
Greet the Season (Great Gifts)
Model: 0865739870
This title is difficult to find. Check with used bookstores.
Christmas Crafts and Entertaining: Fun Projects and Gifts Plus Great Recipes
Model: 0865731780
Author: Editors Creative Publishing International
(1999)
Creative Publishing International, Inc.
Website: www.creativepub.com
Wrap It Up: Great Gifts (Great Gifts)
Model: 0865739862
GUESTS :
Michael Basler
Creative Publishing International
Email: mbasler@creativepub.com
Website: www.creativepub.com
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