Christmas Gift Wrapping with a Zing

One of the ways to dress your Christmas gifts is to wrap it up in a way that speaks uniqueness, simplicity, and creativity. Even before doing your shopping you can already envision the final look of your presents – what style you prefer and wrapping materials to be used. Colored papers, bows, laces, ribbons and shiny cloths can all be utilized in unimaginable ways to spice up your gifts. Likewise, accessories like flowers, ribbons and ribbons, may be used above the wrapping paper, giving your gifts the zing!




GIFT WRAPPING MATERIALS
There are a wide variety of gift wraps available in market. The most sought after among these are the colored papers – perfect for wrapping presents in different sizes and come in all sorts of colors and patterns. If you desire to use odd colors like metallic silver, gold, beige and crimson, then feel free to do so. There are also crushed, velvet papers that look like velvet and crushed tissue fabrics.

You can also use a plastic gift bag. Simply place your present inside and tie it with a lace or ribbon. Alternatively, fabric pieces make good wrapping material. To complete the look, dry flowers or beads may be set on the sides.


CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAPPING IDEAS

• Tip #1: Simply wrap the gift in a wrapping paper (nothing fancy) and write some catchy lines on the tags to enthuse some excitement as people open them up. This is the easiest of all the ideas to be presented.









• Tip #2: Place your present inside a plastic/paper gift bag and tie with a colored lace or ribbon. For a more creative and sophisticated look, include some confetti, spiral ribbons or glitters.









• Tip #3: Grab a piece cloth that is shiny on one side – this will further enhance the final look.  Place it on a flat surface with the wrong side facing upwards. Situate the gift on the center of the cloth. Then bring the diagonally opposite corners together and tie into a knot. If desired, you can add some flowers or ribbons over the knot.








• Tip #4: Misuhiki cords make good embellishments on a wrapped present. Suggestively, wrap it using velvet or tissue paper. Then tie a know using the misuhiki cord and position it at the corner of the present for a dramatic effect.

• Tip #5: Recycle your holiday or greeting cards and glue them together to make a bigger card. Use this to wrap your presents. This will not only be friendly to nature but also ingenious and creative.









• Tip #6: Wrap your gift in a conventional way using a thick colored paper. Affix some beads on the edges with glue. You may choose to do a straight line or zigzags. Lastly, place a tag with a curled ribbon at one corner.

• Tip #7: Another easy way to wrap your gifts is the candy style. Put the present on the center and roll the paper around it. Finally, tie a ribbon or colored tape on each side.





Apply these gift wrapping ideas this Christmas and see your creativity flow in front of you! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!