If you’re a savvy gift giver, then you probably love the idea of presenting your recipient with something that is just as impressive on the outside as it is on the inside. To accomplish that, however, means learning a few creative ways to wrap a gift other than tossing it inside of a gift bag or slapping a bow on a box. Here are a handful of alternatives to gift wrapping for your special someone.
Add Their Favorite Flowers
You don’t have to do everything from scratch, but adding a touch of natural beauty to the equation is a lovely way to transform your gift packaging from simple to stunning. Wrap the gift as you normally would in the wrapping paper of your choice. But take it a step further and show the recipient how much you pay attention by adding a couple of their favorite blossoms to the packaging. Tie it all up with a ribbon, and affix a small bunch of colorful flowers on the top. This works best with plain paper — you could even use a brown paper grocery bag for serious contrast, because it allows the flowers to pop against the backdrop.
Try a Customized Box
Gift bags and wrapping paper are the norm, sure, but what about a gift box instead? There’s more to this attractive packaging than meets the eye. You can easily select one that’s just right for the occasion in question — a wedding or a birthday, for example — and customize it with the recipient’s name and the date. This is the kind of packaging they’ll hang on to!
Use a World Map
Is there someplace they’re longing to visit or a destination that you plan to visit together? Now is the time to break out the world map and wrap your gift inside! Of course, you don’t have to use an actual map if you’d rather save that for your adventures — snap up some cute wrapping paper that showcases the location, instead, like this New Orleans option or one of the entire world if you’re headed on a global excursion.
Design a Gift Bag
If you’re thinking about unique ways to wrap gifts, you probably aren’t focused too much on gift bags. But for this nifty design idea, you’ll need to use a gift bag as your starting point! Choose one that’s completely simple — a solid color works well because it provides the perfect blank canvas for you to express your creative side. Then begin work transforming the bag into your very own work of art. Grab a rubber stamp and personalize the bag with the image, text, or pattern of your choosing. Add a selection of vibrant stickers to the bag for a fun finishing touch.
Opt for Something Different
Standard wrapping paper is easy to find and therefore likely to be something your recipient will simply crumple or reuse later. But you can surprise them with something breathtaking simply by thinking outside of the box and coming up with creative ways to wrap a gift! Consider wrapping paper that makes a real statement. Textured lace is a beautiful alternative if you’re presenting your significant other with a romantic gift. Create your own wrapping paper if you want to wow your BFF or a child with the magic of something that shows how much you think about them.
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