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I always find a box that it will fit in and wrap the box in wrapping paper and put ribbon and a bow on it… I also hand stitch my label on the item so they know I personally made it for them.. I think it gives it that extra special touch….
My go-to trick is to slit each corner so that I can wrap the gift with smooth edges and use less tape!
Make sure the kids are busy with a video then lock the door!
What i usually do, is wrap the hand made item in tissue to match the color or colors of the item. Then with all the colors of the item, i crochet a long chain, which i wrap around the gift like you would ribbon. On top, instead of a bow, i make 2-3 pom-poms. Each pom-pom has ONE color of what was used in the gift. It is a big hit with those i have made afghans for.
It depends on the gift. When I give crocheted blankets/afghans as gifts, I like to roll them and tie a fancy ribbon around them. If it’s going to a female, I use a few artificial flowers to make it look pretty. I then attach a handmade card to the ribbon/flowers.
i box everything and if they go in the mail, i put an extra address slip in the baggie i put the item in, then box it for mailing.
The last crochet baby blanket I made and sent I wrapped it in cotton muslin, then made sure if fit snug in the box so it wouldn’t get tossed around during shipping.
I once wrapped crocheted dish towels in enough wool to hide the present and enough to make more with instructions. Was a hit and a laugh.
I use a old photograph of the recipient as the gift tag, everyone looks forward to see the pictures. Using a paper punch I make a hole in the corner if the picture, thread ribbon thru it and attach to gift, then with ribbon already in place it can be hung on tree. Everyone knows the gift with the picture is from me and so fun to see everyone’s picture.
DEFINITELY include CARE instructions!
I just wrapped a sweater each for my mother- and sister-in-law. I used squares of fabric (maybe in the range of 2 feet square), tied each pair of opposite corners together, one on top of the other, on top of the folded sweater. No tape required, reusable, and the knots formed by the corners make an attractive sort of bow on top.
I try and make the wrapping as unique as the gift. If possible, I love to give knitted and crocheted items in handmade fabric gift bags.
I include the original yarn label with it.
I use a box or a gift bag with a small skein of yarn and put a bow on it with a copy of the instructions…and in the bow is the size crochet hook needed and a note saying I will be glad to teach them to crochet if they would like to learn…same thing if I sew something only a needle and thread instead of a hook
Put it in a box with something else on the label (preferably something they wouldn’t really want. Then they’ll be surprised when they open it.
Nice bottle of red, no kids, and for the crocheted items Scrap material with ribbons (both homemade and store bought). Store bought gifts are wrapped in paper and bags, but each child has their own theme. Example: My 20 yr old daughter’s gifts are wrapped in Christmas Story Wrap while my youngest son is Toy Story Wrap.
I like to surprise people, especially the ones “knowing” they’re getting handmade gifts, by saving boxes of some products and strange containers so they really DON’T know for sure! It makes for some photogenic pix for sure memories !
I alwsys put the care instructions on a sticky note.
I usually like to use a gift bag. That way the piece will be protected after they open the gift until they get home.
When I give a gift card, I like to wrap it in a hand-knit washcloth, pair of slippers, or other small item.
I like to use colored fabric gift bags, which are very easy to make. Just fold up a rectangle of fabric, make a channel at the top and run a cord thru and tie the cord off.
When I give someone a handmade sweater or afghan I also like to give them a clear, zippered plastic storage box/bag. I’ll wrap the item, put it into the clear bag, then wrap the whole thing again.
Wrapping tips…Wrap in white paper so they can’t see it as well through the paper and so that when mailed it doesn’t fall apart in the mail…definitely use lots of tape….
My wrapping isn’t very creative. Simple tissue paper and a gift bag are my choices. Those that receive my gifts know that they’re hand made specially for them. 🙂
whatever the occasion, Xmas, easter, birthdays wrap in matchingtea towels baby blankets etc. Watch the reations. As cheap as wrapping paper. Have fun.