| Hard-to-Wrap Gifts |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-114 |
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The following creative gift-wrapping techniques are perfect for those tough-to-wrap gifts. Gift-wrapping expert Juanita Lewis demonstrates some eye-catching solutions for wrapping gifts ranging from wine bottles to footballs. This unique "shirt-tie wrap" is perfect for a guy's gift.
Shirt-Tie Wrap for a Bottle of Wine Materials:
30" gift-wrap paper, plain or pinstripe, or newspaper
#5 (3/4") ribbon, approximately 3/4 yard
Stapler
Tape
Scissors
- Wrap the paper around the bottle by rolling the bottle, leaving 1" of paper extended from the bottom. Tape. Fold paper onto the bottom. Tape (figure A).
- Flatten and crease the paper extending beyond the neck of the bottle. Fold down toward the back side, 8" or 9" (figure B).
- Narrow and fold the end piece. Tape down (figure C).
- Fold over the top edge 1 1/2" toward the front. Staple in the center (figure D).
- Cut along the edge of fold, leaving 1" uncut under the staple at the center. Fold the paper down toward the back 1/2" to form a shoulder line. Tape on the back side (figure E).
- Slide ribbon through the collar (figure F). Fold the collar toward the center front to shape (figure G).
- To knot the tie: The ribbon should be twice as long on the left side as on the right. Loop, left over right, twice. Bring the ribbon up through collar, pass through the second loop, and gently tighten. Trim the ends of the ribbon if needed. A dab of glue will fasten the tie flat onto the shirt front (figure H).
Tip: - Use newspaper as gift-wrap: the sports section for the sports buff, the financial page for the investor, the comics for the child of any age. The same technique may be used on tall rectangular boxes.
The Party Popper This is the ideal wrap for the gift with no box, such as a bag of loose potpourri.
Materials:
Tissue paper
Printed cellophane
Ribbon, 1 yard or more
Curling ribbon, 3/8" wide, 24" long
Tape
Scissors
Optional: floral enhancements
- Wrap tissue paper around the item. Tuck the paper, fold it under and secure it with tape. If the item has an irregular shape or is breakable, wrap enough tissue paper around it to smooth out the shape or to cushion and protect it.
- Roll one or two sheets of tissue paper around the item, extending the paper beyond the edges. Tape to secure.
- Place the item on a large square of printed cellophane. Bring the cellophane up around the sides.(figure I).
- Gather in the ends of the tissue and cellophane, fasten, and tie with a 12" length of curling ribbon. Double-knot, and trim off the excess ribbon (figure J).
- Tie decorative ribbon into bows or simple knots. Add floral enhancements, if desired.
Other Wrapping Suggestions - Wrap a football using the sports page of the local newspaper. Ribbons may include alma mater colors.
- Wrap a bundle of cigars using brown paper or paper bags cut apart. Use raffia for the bow.
- Layer three colors of tissue paper to create a festive look. Add multicolored curling ribbons.
- Create a large wrapped "candy" by wrapping red-and-white-striped paper around a circular cookie tin.
RESOURCES :
Lewis, Juanita
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