Pack gifts nicely: 6 tips and lots of original ideas

You don't always have to use the traditional wrapping paper and loops. Try something different! In this article you will find some unconventional and original ideas on how to pack your gifts nicely. Use this if you have prepared a gift for someone.

1. Think first of the occasion. Is the gift for Christmas, a birthday, the wedding or a baby party? Then choose jewelry that fits this type of celebration. Since Christmas is approaching, we have put together such ideas here.

Packaging ideas with unusual objects

2. Use unexpected types of paper: cardboard, cellophane, film, shopping bags, newspaper or comics. Also note whether you want to paint, write or do collages yourself. You can also pack gifts with fabric that you can sew yourself.

Gift decoration with a pretty band

3. Consider the following materials that can be useful: wire, stamps, garlands or chains, old ties, belts, laces, ropes, leather strips, ligaments, dog lines, old cassettes and stickers. For Christmas gifts you can use typical Christmas ornaments such as Christmas balls, pine cones or branches.

Fabric and paper flowers for the gift

4. Use an unusual gift box. Wrap a silk shirt in a suitable sweater, a diamond bracelet in a sock, a camera in a velvety wine bottle bag, a book in a cornflakes pack or a watch in a make-up bag. A carefully cleaned egg could hide a ring.

Pack gifts nicely with ties instead of grinding

5. The packaging should fit the mood. Romantic for your lovers, funny for your little children or jokingly for your dear friends and colleagues.

6. Keep gifts that can leak, melt or drop separately from others. Also think of the transfer of fragrance or dyes.

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