100m Gray Silver Grosgrain Ribbon Xmas Gift Party Luck $6.42

CHRISTMAS POLKA DOT GROSGRAIN RIBBON RED/GR 5YDS 1″ $6.50

CHRISTMAS POLKA DOT GROSGRAIN RIBBON 5 YD 5/8″ RED GR $4.00

7/8″ Christmas Lights White Grosgrain Ribbon Bows Craft $1.10

HOLIDAY SUPER HOT TRAX CHRISTMAS GROSGRAIN RIBBON 5 Y $2.99

1.5″ CHRISTMAS HOT TRAX STITCH STRIPE GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.00

1.5″ CHRISTMAS PRESENTS RED GREEN GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.00

1.5″ CHRISTMAS RED JUMBO DOTS GROSGRAIN RIBBON MINNIE $1.00

1.5″ CHRISTMAS SMITTEN MITTEN MITTENS GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.00

1.5 CHRISTMAS RETRO SNOWFLAKE DOTS GROSGRAIN RIBBON BOW $1.00

Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas for Personalized Gifts

Beautifully wrapped gifts indicate that you have put forth both time and effort in create wonderfully personalized gifts. First impressions make lasting impressions! Since the presentation of gifts is important, there are many ways to add your own personal touch.

A gift can be personalized for the holiday or special occasion. Another way is by using the recipient’s favorite colors or by using wrapping materials that reflect a hobby or special interest.

By using innovative ways to wrap gifts, you can save money as well by using materials that are readily available at very little cost to you.

Gift Wrapping Materials:

Create an attractive wrapped gift by choosing unusual wrapping paper or other materials. Use sheet music for the music lover, maps for those who enjoy traveling, or newspaper for anyone who keeps up with what’s going on in the world. Use specific sections of a newspaper such as the sports pages, comics, etc. Other paper products that are usable are the pages from telephone books, magazines, coloring books, or comic books. Paper doilies, decorative paper napkins, aluminum foil, crepe paper, or brown craft paper are unique paper products that work well for wrapping gifts.

In addition to paper wrapping materials, delicate fabrics such as tulle, netting, organza, and chiffon are lovely for feminine gifts. Color coordinate the gift box with sheer fabric so the color blend nicely if the box shows through the fabric. Add a satin or sheer organza ribbon and loosely tie the ribbon into a bow. When using fabric, wrap gift boxes as usual or wrap as you would a gift basket by pulling extra fabric over the top of the gift with enough fabric to tie with a ribbon. If desired, tie a pretty silk flower in with the ribbon.

One of my favorite wrapping papers come from purchased shopping gift bags. My local dollar store has hundreds of different designs for one dollar each. The paper used in these bags in heavier than purchased gift wrap and many of the papers have a shiny finish. Simply cut them into the size you need for wrapping your gift and don’t forget to use the matching gift tag.

Ribbon, Bows, and More:

Coordinate the color and type of ribbon used with the gift wrapping. Raffia and twine are better for gifts that are not feminine in content. Satin, sheer organza, or grosgrain ribbon in patterns or solid colors are lovely for feminine gifts. Ribbon with wire on the sides is easier to tie in a structured-type of bow than ribbon without wire. Curly ribbon is always nice and the easiest to work with. You can combine several colors or add a fixed bow or allow extra curled ribbon to cascade onto the gift.

Decorative Items:

Adding small items is a great way to dress up your gifts as well as to tie in the theme of the gift. Choose a rattle or small toy for a baby gift. Add small white wedding bells to a bridal shower or wedding gift. Tie candy canes or small ornaments into the ribbon on Christmas gifts. Small toys, decorative cookie cutters, silk flowers, and any other small unbreakable items that can be tied with ribbon will be nice additions to complete your gifts.

Cello bags are inexpensive, keep your gifts dust free, and make gifts easy to transport. These bags are also used to wrap gift baskets, but they are wonderful for potted plants as well as for unusual shaped gifts. They are available in clear, many colors, as well as many decorative designs. You can purchase these bags in some card stores as well as party stores.

About the Author

About the Author: Janet Vogel is the owner of Homemade Gift Basket Ideas where you will find more than 50 gift basket themes, assembly information, unique container suggestions, as well as homemade gifts to make as standalone gifts or to place in your gift baskets.

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100m Gray Silver Grosgrain Ribbon Xmas Gift Party Luck $6.42

CHRISTMAS POLKA DOT GROSGRAIN RIBBON RED/GR 5YDS 1″ $6.50

CHRISTMAS POLKA DOT GROSGRAIN RIBBON 5 YD 5/8″ RED GR $4.00

7/8″ Christmas Lights White Grosgrain Ribbon Bows Craft $1.10

HOLIDAY SUPER HOT TRAX CHRISTMAS GROSGRAIN RIBBON 5 Y $2.99

1.5″ CHRISTMAS HOT TRAX STITCH STRIPE GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.00

1.5″ CHRISTMAS PRESENTS RED GREEN GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.00

1.5″ CHRISTMAS RED JUMBO DOTS GROSGRAIN RIBBON MINNIE $1.00

1.5″ CHRISTMAS SMITTEN MITTEN MITTENS GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.00

1.5 CHRISTMAS RETRO SNOWFLAKE DOTS GROSGRAIN RIBBON BOW $1.00

1.5 CHRISTMAS RETRO RAZZLE STARS GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.09

1.5 CHRISTMAS PEPPERMINT TWIST STRIPE GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.00

1.5 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS BALLS GROSGRAIN RIBBON VINTAGE $1.04

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1.5 CHRISTMAS GRINCH LIME POLKA DOTS GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.00

1.5″ CHRISTMAS SANTA VINTAGE GROSGRAIN RIBBON OOAK $1.00

1.5″ CHRISTMAS PEPPERMINT CANDY GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.14

1.5″ CHRISTMAS HALO CANDLES POINSETTIA GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.00

1.5″ CHRISTMAS CANDY CANE PEPPERMINT GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.00

1.5″ BIG GRINCH RED CHRISTMAS DOTS GROSGRAIN RIBBON BOW $1.00

12YD RESIN OH MY MINNIE CHRISTMAS GROSGRAIN RIBBON MIX $15.99

12YD+ CHRISTMAS GRINCH GOODIES GROSGRAIN RIBBON MIX BOW $13.99

12YD+ RESINS CHRISTMAS HO HO SANTA GROSGRAIN RIBBON MIX $13.99

12YDS TINSEL TREE CHRISTMAS RESIN GROSGRAIN RIBBON MIX $13.99

2 1/4″ CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS GROSGRAIN RIBBON VINTAGE $1.00

3/8 BITTY CHRISTMAS SNOWFLAKE SWEETIE GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.00

3/8 BITTY CHRISTMAS TREES TREE GROSGRAIN RIBBON WHITE $1.00

12YD BOTTLE CAPS CHRISTMAS MICKEY GROSGRAIN RIBBON MIX $13.99

3/8 CHRISTMAS PEPPERMINT RED STRIPE GROSGRAIN RIBBON 3Y $2.00

12 YDS + SNOWMAN RESINS GROSGRAIN RIBBON CHRISTMAS MIX $13.99

3/8″ BITTY CHRISTMAS CANDY CANES GROSGRAIN RIBBON BOW $1.00

3/8″ BITTY CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD MEN GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.00

3/8″ BITTY CHRISTMAS RED SNOWFLAKE GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.00

3/8″ BITTY CHRISTMAS SANTA HATS CAPS GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.00

3/8″ BITTY CHRISTMAS SNOWMEN SNOWMAN GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.00

3/8″ CHRISTMAS BITTY RED GINGHAM GROSGRAIN RIBBON 3YDS $2.75

3/8″ CHRISTMAS HOLLY JOLLY STRIPE GROSGRAIN RIBBON 3YD $2.00

5/8 CHRISTMAS GOLD METALLIC STRIPE GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.00

5/8 CHRISTMAS PEPPERMINT RED STRIPE GROSGRAIN RIBBON 2Y $1.50

5/8 CHRISTMAS PEPPERMINT STRIPE GROSGRAIN RIBBON 5Y $4.51

5/8 CHRISTMAS RED GREEN SWISS DOTS GROSGRAIN RIBBON 5YD $2.99

5/8 CHRISTMAS RED SADDLE STITCH GROSGRAIN RIBBON 5 YDS $3.32

3/8″ BITTY CHRISTMAS RED HO HO HO GROSGRAIN RIBBON BOW $1.00

5/8″ CHRISTMAS GRINCH TRIO DOTS RED GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.00

5/8″ CHRISTMAS MINNIE RED PIN DOTS GROSGRAIN RIBBON 3YD $2.03

5/8″ CHRISTMAS TARGET DOUBLE DOTS GROSGRAIN RIBBON 5YDS $4.28

7/8 ARGYLE CHRISTMAS STYLE GROSGRAIN RIBBON RED GREEN $1.00

7/8 CHRISTMAS GOLD BLK METALLIC STRIPE GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.10

7/8 CHRISTMAS GRINCH RED LIME DOTS GROSGRAIN RIBBON $1.00

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