Being prepared is easy to do. In addition to wrapping paper, ribbons and bows there are a few other, easy to do things, that will make gift wrapping more fun. Add to your resources a couple of packs of multicolored construction paper and a rainbow pack of printer paper. These can be real handy for making simple shapes, artificial flowers, exotic birds or many other kinds of embellishments. With simple shaping you can create 3-D adornments.

Another way to make gift wrapping special is to be on the lookout for small, inexpensive, treasures.. Flea markets, dollar stores and craft stores are good places to find these offbeat objects that will make your gift wrapping ideas sparkle.