Gift Wrapping 101 (Day 24)

It's time to put on the holiday music, pour you a glass of eggnog (spiked or unspiked), and start wrapping the gifts.  We always wrapped most of our gifts on Christmas eve because it made the holiday more festive, we could always use the extra hands, and two, three, or even four heads are better than one when it comes to creativity.  Here are a few ideas to get you started but remember, when a gift is beautifully wrapped it becomes a presentation.

Now, Let's Get Inspired!

if you want to make your wrapping special, try a handmade tag:

Print your favorite photos on paper and use to wrap a gift.  I suggest a small gift to save on ink but be creative as you like:

Just because it's newspaper doesn't mean it's not pretty.  Use the recipient's favorite section to wrap a gift:

Look around your house for some fabric you haven't used or go to your local fabric store and ask about their remnants:

Pin It

Girls Night In - Gift Wrapping Party (Day 7)

Every year you probably plan to wrap your gifts early and never get to it until the last minute.  Or, you are left alone while everyone else is celebrating and you’re wrapping gifts.  Well this year why not invite a few friends over for a light dinner, some holiday cheer, and wrap your gifts together. 

Make sure you invite an intimate group that is up for the task.  Have each person bring a roll or two of wrapping paper and their own scissors; think beyond red and green.  They should bring all gifts they want to wrap in the presence of others.  Choose a date and time that would be easy for all to attend.  If you choose a date closer to Christmas the more shopping will be completed.  If you purchased gifts for anyone that will be attending the party make sure you wrap those alone. 

Pump the holiday music and set out the supplies (wrapping paper, tape, name tags, ribbon, etc.).  Choose a space where you can create wrapping stations so everyone won’t be on top of each other.  Your menu does not have to be elaborate.  A small buffet of snacks and treats will do just fine.  When the wrapping is completed each person can keep any unused wrapping paper or they can leave with you for the next gift wrapping party. 

Holidays are a perfect time to enjoy with family and friends,

Now, Let's Get Inspired!   

Pin It