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Perfect Gift Wrap Ideas - Master the Art of Wrapping Your Gifts Beautifully

By: Michael Douglas
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:41:51
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Haven't there been times when you've received presents that have been wrapped so beautifully that you've let them remain unwrapped simply to admire their beautiful state? Now you too can wrap gifts to perfection and know that people will admire and remember them for a long time to come. Here's how...

Remember, the way a gift is presented is far more important than what the gift really is. This harks back to an old belief: First impressions are last impressions. Gifts speak beautiful thoughts. While people believe that the calibre of a gift tells of a person's importance in their lives, a gift, actually, only speaks volumes of you. You will be known for giving lovely gifts. So, no matter who the recipient is, always ensure your gifts possess that personal touch!

Begin with the box or container you are placing the gift in. While sometimes, this may not be in your control as shops sell gifts in boxes specially made for products, you can always purchase a box separately and place the gift in that.

Next comes the wrapping paper. Never settle for anything less, even if it means paying little extra bucks. Then again, you will be able to find great wrapping paper in the most unexpected places. Shiny wrapping paper doesn't always look good and when used, there is a way to make it look good. See through glazed paper is used when wrapping baskets, hampers and even chocolates. Matching the colour of the wrapping paper to the colour of the gift would be interesting but not necessary.

Accessories come next. Ribbons, flowers, confetti, tissue, stickers and even small toys can be used to enhance the wrapping. Use your discretion when decorating the wrapping paper once you've wrapped it around the gift. Ensure colours of ribbons and flowers match and don't clash. Try to keep paper texture in mind when choosing ribbons and other accessories.

Confetti is sprinkled in the gifts and at times, confetti balls are stuck on gifts as well. Fresh, crackling tissue paper adds a touch of class to gifts. Ensure flowers are fresh. Now that you have successfully wrapped the gift only two things are left.

Firstly, the card. Keep in mind the colours of the wrap, ribbons, flowers when choosing the card and envelope. While fancy cards are good, a personal note, even on office stationary is more appreciated and will go a long way than any purchased card with stock wordings in it. Secondly, a hint of your perfume. Just enough so the person you are sending the gift to is reminded of you...

The overall wrap must reflect your personality. Finally, it is the pleasure of watching someone untying ribbons, taking off the flowers, smelling and reading the card, enjoying the words, pulling off paper, unwrapping crackling tissue, and finally seeing the gift that makes all your effort worthwhile.

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