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Are you a good gift wrapper?

cherry — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:12:04 GMT

I wish I could say that I was. I am not.

I guess I would say I am fair at it, but mine never seem to reach the levels people would oh and aw about.

I think they made gift bags for people like me

Re: Are you a good gift wrapper?

Krimpette — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:14:13 GMT

I used to wrap beautiful packages. Not any more. Mostly gift bags these days. If a gift bag won't work, then I do try to use really nice wrapping paper.

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MyGirlsMom — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:14:14 GMT

No, not at all. My husband and older sister are experts.

Gift bags were invented just for me.

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cherry — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:16:11 GMT

I think the wrapping paper used to be a better quality ,and that makes a difference

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beckyb1012 — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:19:05 GMT

NO, which is why I am a gift bag girl!!

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faeriemoon — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:19:34 GMT

Yes; I love to make packages look beautiful. It's much more fun to open the beauties!

I only use gift bags for really large, oddly shaped items. It's much more exciting to unwrap a gift than to pull one out of a bag.

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MickD — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:20:59 GMT

Yes! I used to work in the china department of a major dept. store that provided free gift wrapping ...I loved to make bows.....a lot of fun!

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Noel7 — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:23:12 GMT

No, I'm really not. DH is very much the artist in many ways, oil paintings, sketches, photography, and wrapping presents.

He used to do it all except his own and they were wonderful, but it took so long and we had so many. Now I buy beautiful bags and tissues and he arranges those, lol.

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sweetee2 — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:23:42 GMT

I have an excellent wrapper, HUBBY. As long as he can sit in front of the tv he'll do anything. Even fold clothes.

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CelticCrafter — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:26:40 GMT

I'm too disorganized. The scissors, pen, tags, tape etc. are lost after one package.

I don't understand it because when I sit at my sewing machine everything gets put back in a certain place on my work table and I could practically reach for it blindfolded.

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cherry — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:27:16 GMT

I don't think I have the patience to fiddle with the gift and the paper enough. Which is odd I knit

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NicksmomESQ — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:30:22 GMT

No!! I'm a terrible gift wrapper!! Gift bags were invented for people like me!!

Re: Are you a good gift wrapper?

cherry — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:33:07 GMT

Are there any tips you could share about gift wrapping?

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sidsmom — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:34:44 GMT

Back in the 90's, I had a co-worker who worked at one of those

mall gift-wrapping places during the holidays.

I swear I could've given her some post-it notes, roll of tape &

dental floss, and she could make it look like one of those

beautiful packages from Neiman's.

Re: Are you a good gift wrapper?

lulu2 — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:39:10 GMT

I worked in gift wrap in a small department store when I was in school so yes, I am a good gift wrapper. That being said, I use a lot of gift bags. I do not just drop the item in. I wrap it then fuss and twist colorful tissue paper.

Re: Are you a good gift wrapper?

sidsmom — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:42:46 GMT

Container Store = Gift Wrapping

If you have a store near you, pop in to get ideas.

I love going in there during the holidays.

Everything's so bright & colorful!

Beautiful selection of paper & ribbon.

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ECBG — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:47:21 GMT

Yes. I love to wrap because I love to put things together. I buy the most beautiful heavy weight wrapping paper from Current Stationary who was origonally known for stationary and cards. Their designs are often better than Hallmark! I have an entire shopping bag of ribbon and wire garland used on miniture trees which I fold into the bows I make. These are from currrent. They also have matching tags and tissue. Many sales and often free ship.

(My bows don't look like this).

Re: Are you a good gift wrapper?

cherry — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:50:39 GMT

I think Hallmark has gone downhill a lot. When I was little they had beautiful cards and paper, now it's fair to middlin at best

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bri20 — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:59:44 GMT

Yes I'm a good wrapper. I fold all the edges near you and cut the excess off. I like to match up the print if I can Lol

I always coordinate the packages under the tree. For birthday gifts, I pick out an envelope that will match the paper. I like to add embellishments sometimes too.

I use gifts bags only because I save them from other gifts. They're not my preference 😊

Re: Are you a good gift wrapper?

Posh Poodle — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:59:54 GMT

@cherry wrote:
I wish I could say that I was. I am not.

I guess I would say I am fair at it, but mine never seem to reach the levels people would oh and aw about.

I think they made gift bags for people like me

You know what, though? One of the things I look forward about receiving presents from my left-handed husband is how "special" his wrapping is. It's precious to me--the ends smushed on the sides from too much paper with lots of tape. I love it!