Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas
for the Well-Dressed Gift

"Ooooh, who is that gorgeous present for?"
(I hope it's for me!)

"Ah, what an intriguing package!"
(Wish I could wrap a gift like that!)

Whatever the occasion, it's gratifying when your gift receives "oohs and ahs" even before it is opened. Here in our "well-dressed gift" department you'll find creative gift wrapping ideas to make that happen.

Whatever your skill level, don't worry. You've learned more difficult skills - parallel parking, or playing the clarinet, or swimming, or making a perfect pie crust. With our tutorials and a little practice, you'll soon master the basics of gift wrapping.

It's not ALL about basic gift wrapping techniques, though that's a good place to start. Then fnd out which materials are easy (or tricky) to work with; how to select a container (or make your own); ways to stimulate your own creative gift wrapping ideas; what to do when wrapping WON'T do; and more...

Here's an index to guide you:

Basic Tips & Techniques

Six Gift Wrapping Tips and Techniques

Illustrated Gift Wrapping Tutorials

Gift Wrapping 101: Gift Bag
Gift Wrapping 102: Tissue paper Pouch
Gift Wrapping 103: Cardboard Tube (or long, slender gift)
Gift Wrapping 104: Rectangular Box
Gift Wrapping 105: Round Box
Gift Wrapping 106: Hexagonal Box

Gift Wrapping Papers and Other Materials

Gift Wrap: What You Need to Know
Cellophane Wrap and its Polymer Look-Alikes
Elegant Foil Gift Wrap and its Metallic Cousins
Gift Wrapping Tissue
Creative Wrappers: Handmade Gift Wrap and Other Materials

Gift Containers

Gift Wrapping Ideas for Boxes
Creative Gift Packaging: Beyond Boxes and Gift Bags
Wrapping a Gift Basket or Open Gift Container
Wrapping a Large Gift

Ribbons and Bows

Gift Wrapping Ribbons, Ties, and Gift Bows
Tie a Gift Bow in the Classic Style
How to Tie a Gift Bow: The Crisscross Loop
How to Tie a Gift Bow: Graduated Loops

Gift Tag Tips & Techniques

Creative Gift Tag Ideas

Disguises and Surprises

Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas: Disguises & Surprises
Make a Cardboard Tube Candle

And if you're a little nervous about getting started, this comical take on gift wrapping from Hints and Things may provide just the relief you need!