DIY gift wrapping
Considering such a large assortment of boxes and gift bags presented in stores, most people prefer to buy them and not bother with beautiful gift wrapping. At first glance, it seems that it is very difficult to make a beautiful box or other packaging yourself. But this is not at all true! In addition, its price will be 10 times less than in the store.
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DIY paper gift wrapping
The easiest, most popular and affordable material for making gift boxes – paper. Depending on the gift, it is necessary to choose its density.
For example, if you just need to wrap a gift already in the box, you can use even the thinnest paper. Anything at hand will do: newspaper, corrugated paper, colored sheets or special paper for packaging. It all depends on the imagination and skills of the person who wants to please their loved ones by making the packaging themselves. For sharp and rough objects, it is better to buy thicker paper.
The wrapping pattern for square and rectangular gifts is the same. But you can experiment with the decor.
You can also make envelopes out of paper or candy. They are more suitable for small, compact gifts.
If the gift can wrinkle or the paper packaging simply does not suit it, you can make a box.
How to make a gift box with your own hands
A box is a universal thing. It can serve not only as a gift wrapping, but also used to store various little things.
To make a box you need:
- Prepare cardboard, PVA glue and scissors.
- Make a box template.
- Cut it out.
- Fold the box and decorate it.
To make a template, it is enough to use a suitable scheme.
In addition to the usual rectangular boxes, beautiful original packaging can also be made from cardboard.
These patterns can be used to make felt boxes. Moreover, its minimum thickness should be 1 mm. It is advisable to choose hard felt, as it will look more effective and keep its shape.
As you can see, making a gift wrapping box is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. It only takes a little time, materials and patience.
How beautiful to pack a gift with your own hands
To make the gift look stylish and elegant, it is necessary not only to make a beautiful box, but also to decorate it correctly. For this, satin ribbons, various braids, cords, lace, natural materials, artificial flowers, etc. are most often used. Even ordinary colored paper can be a masterpiece.
You can also use colored thread.
Depending on the reason why the gift will be presented, you can choose the decor. For example, for the New Year, it is appropriate to decorate boxes with cones, cinnamon, branches of a Christmas tree or pine, burlap.
Such festive elements dilute the monotony of craft paper and give the gift a special solemnity.
On the Valentine's Day it is customary to give gifts decorated with symbolic hearts. The box does not need to be heart-shaped either. Small details are enough, for example, a correctly selected pattern or a few decorative elements.
You can use whatever is at hand to accentuate and make your packaging more attractive.
In addition to the box itself, you should pay special attention to the gift itself. Even the most familiar things can be beautifully presented. Filler is often used for this purpose. Against its background, the gift looks more impressive and presentable.
Straw, shredded paper, cloth, sisal, raffia, wood shavings and crepe paper are commonly used for this purpose.
