| When you're talking about presents, presentation can | | | | inexpensive and uniquewrapping supplies. |
| be everything. Here are 14 creative gift wrap ideas. | | | | 9. Use the recipient's favorite section of the |
| 1. Cut shapes or monograms from cardstock or old | | | | newspaper as gift wrap. Whether it's the comics or |
| holiday greeting cards and hang from ribbon, jute or | | | | thesports page, this is an easy, inexpensive way to |
| yarn. | | | | add a personal touch - especially when combined |
| 2. Use a creative wrap that coordinates with the gift. | | | | withone of these other techniques. |
| For example, use a receiving blanket and ribbonto | | | | 10. Fold a gift box from last year's holiday cards or |
| wrap a baby's gift; fun scrapbooking paper for a | | | | seasonal cardstock. |
| crafter; old maps for a traveler. | | | | Here's how: |
| 3. Use fabric scraps and ribbon. Each time you are in a | | | | 11. Wrap a gift in a drawing or painting that your |
| discount store, stop by the fabric clearance section. | | | | children have made. |
| You can often find elegant and unique supplies at a | | | | 12. Use natural elements from your area to adorn gifts. |
| deep discount. | | | | Pine boughs or pine cones, dried grasses, anddried |
| 4. Print your favorite family photos of the year onto | | | | leaves are all charming choices. |
| paper and use for wrapping small treasures. | | | | 13. Purchase plain paper and ask your children to |
| 5. Recycle gift wrap from previous years. | | | | decorate the wrapped item or gift bag with |
| 6. Adorn the gift with silk flowers or small charms. The | | | | drawingsand special messages for wrapping paper |
| booming scrapbooking industry has made availableso | | | | that is truly one-of-a-kind. |
| many amazing little embellishments that are perfect for | | | | 14. Browse flea markets, garage sales, or dollar stores |
| adorning gifts. | | | | for inexpensive and unique boxes, bags, and bows. |
| 7. Use rubber stamps to stamp the recipients' name, | | | | You can even decoupage an old cigar box with |
| monogram, or a special holiday message. | | | | photos or memorabilia and create a gift box that is a |
| 8. Make or use a fabric gift bag. has a large variety of | | | | gift in itself. |