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HOW DO YOU PACKAGE YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS? BAGS OR BOXES WITH RIBBON BOWS?

lucymo — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:23:28 GMT

I love to wrap the gifts with nice paper and ribbon bows. They then become part of my holiday décor. Some odd shaped or just a lot of loose goodies I'll put in a Christmas bag but love to wrap and make bows for them.

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Junker2327 — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:27:01 GMT

I mostly wrap gifts in boxes mostly because of my small grandchildren.

Beckyblu

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DiAnne — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:30:03 GMT

I also love to wrap presents in boxes with big bows. I spend a lot of time picking out wrapping paper and ribbon. Right now I am making big white bows with wired ribbon for the plates of cookies for the neighbors.

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Jayjay — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:31:11 GMT

I still like to wrap because of my grandchildren as well. I do use bags for adult gifts and at times, with the kids if it's an odd shaped item like Beckyblu has stated.

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brewhaha — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:31:30 GMT

Just a bow.

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Karlakaye — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:32:17 GMT

DiAnne when you are finished with your bows would you please come to my house and make bows for my presents and cookie trays!!!!!! PLEEEEEEEEEEZE!

I wrap and use gift bags---depending on shape and size.

Re: HOW DO YOU PACKAGE YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS? BAGS OR BOXES WITH RIBBON BOWS?

lucymo — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:34:16 GMT

On 12/11/2014 DiAnne said:
I also love to wrap presents in boxes with big bows. I spend a lot of time picking out wrapping paper and ribbon. Right now I am making big white bows with wired ribbon for the plates of cookies for the neighbors.

DiAnne, that sounds beautiful. I like to scatter a few small gifts around the house and they look so pretty with nice paper and ribbon bows and they are great décor.

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Marsha2003 — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 04:01:47 GMT

I mostly use boxes wrapped with paper and tied up with ribbon and a bow. The occasional gift bag sneaks in for hard-to-wrap items.

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willdob3 — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 04:05:55 GMT

It depends on the gift. Some go in bags because of the shape. But I like wrapping packages with special paper, ribbons, etc.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 04:57:50 GMT

I never use bags. I am a picky wrapper and insist on using nice coordinating paper and I tie nice wire-edged ribbon around the box and attach a big homemade bow. Admittedly, it got to be a little overwhelming when wrapping gifts for our kids. As they've gotten older I keep saying I'm going to cut back on gifts and spending, and only give them one thing for X dollars, but then I get carried away again and buy a few things for each of them. To solve the wrapping demands, last year I found big boxes and put everything for each person in their own big box so I'd only have one to wrap per person. I'll probably do that again this year since I haven't started wrapping anything yet.

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Sister Golden Hair — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:11:08 GMT

I like to get matching paper of color and designs. I use a different design for each person. I like to use curling ribbon because I can use different colors together. I like to make some short curls, med curls then long curls.

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lovesrecess — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:13:02 GMT

I think everyone enjoys unwrapping a box with a big bow, especially the grandkids, so I wrap as many as I can and use gift bags for those things I just can't put in a box.

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stevieb — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:20:52 GMT

A combination. I used to work very diligently to create beautiful packages, but now do only a few... and opt for very pretty gift bags for more gift items than used to be the case.

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KellKats — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:59:46 GMT

Some things go in bags, but mostly I gift wrap. Just with wrapping paper and NO curly ribbon as I have cats!

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OnlyShopsOnline — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 06:20:15 GMT

I wrap almost everything, and also use some bags. But, no ribbons in this house. We also have a cat who will eat or chew on any ribbons or bows, lol.

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 07:46:59 GMT

I'm part of the gift bag contingent !!

Colored or foil tissue papers ..... and lovely gift bags ...... and if someone might be tempted to peek inside, I add a sprinkling of tinsel to the bag to cover the package.

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qualitygal — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:00:27 GMT

Depending on the size of the item/gift, I want to try to wrap it. If it's odd shaped or to large, I will find a bag for it. There's something about pretty paper and ribbons or bows. That's just me.

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travelin grandma — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:11:46 GMT

Both. As other said, it depends on the gift. I love wrapping and making bows. I have made bows for over 50 years and refresh the big velvet ones on my wreath every year. I wish I could post a photo here, but I don't know how. I only use Hallmark paper, too, because it doesn't rip and holds up better. Love wired ribbon and buy tons of it at Michaels. Before the wire ribbon became popular I used ribbon that I could loop and loop and cut in the middle and make bows.

Sometimes I think the wrapping costs more than the actual gift!

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colliegirls — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:14:51 GMT

No bags under the tree, Christmas paper only, no energy for bows!

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brii — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:28:55 GMT

I like to wrap with really pretty paper and I use bows. I try not to use bags, but sometimes it can't be helped.