fun ideas
you can use for gift wrapping

Gift wrapping is the fun way to reward yourself by dabbling in the "applied" arts.

Here are easy ideas for making that next gift wrapping project look special, all it takes is the desire to have a little fun. Even without a lot of time or exotic supplies on hand you can still turn out a work of art, or at least something that will give the gift big wow factor even before it’s unwrapped

Often times just thinking of a mood or theme can get you started. Or the gift itself can suggest a way of getting yourself so that you can do a little creative gift wrap. If you need your creative hat, then go get it, we'll wait.

Start off on the right foot. In addition to artfully nesting the gift in in a bed of plain old tissue paper try tossing in a handful of confetti as a way to add excitement. Don’t have a paper punch just use scissors to shred your own.

Decorating the wrapped gift is where you get to have real fun. Even plan paper can be enlivened with cutout shapes and stampings that you can make from found objects or potato cutouts.

You can make you own version of a ribbon and bow by practicing a little creativity. For starters try twisting string, yarn and ribbon all together to make your own gift tie.

This creative spin on wrapping your gift will definitely add a few smiles to the occasion. With just a small investment in time you can enjoy that special feeling that comes when you just cut loose and let your playful self come alive.