As fun as 12 layers of duct tape is, does anybody have any cool gift wrapping tricks they can share? I've only got a few simple tricks in my repertoire like adding a few extra folds or wrapping the package diagonally so that the folds show differently than the standard wrapping. They eat up a bit more paper, sometimes a lot more paper like when you go diagonally but the end results are nice. Even simple things like taking a piece of different paper and using it like a ribbon adds a nice touch. I'm not so big on the actual ribbon thing and like to keep it to just paper, but all tricks are welcome. This is what I'm thinking of.
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I still haven't figured this one out.
(http://www.madmuseum.org/~/media/DO/Calendar/2009_12/OrigamiTopGiftWrap.ashx)
I usually just roll the thing in paper and twist the ends like a piece of candy. A 6" strip of tape or piece of string keeps it in place until Christmas. ;D
Lol, rip cord wrapping on instructables.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Open-Wrapping%2c-or-How-I-Learned-to-Love-the-/ (http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Open-Wrapping%2c-or-How-I-Learned-to-Love-the-/)
With heavier weight wrapping paper, you can fold over the ends a couple extra times, enough that the package will hold its shape with just some stretchy ribbon and no tape. If done well, nobody can tell it's a no-tape job until they unwrap it. The paper can easily be re-used for a similar size gift.
Save old cardboard boxes of various sizes so you can put odd-shaped gifts inside them before wrapping. For fun, put some type of noise maker inside as well so that they get a surprise when they shake the package.
Or you can just go the simpler (but more expensive) route with gift boxes and gift bags. If you avoid too much tape on these then the recipient can recycle them for the next year.
Quote from: Dietrich on December 21, 2009, 01:14:00 PM
I usually just roll the thing in paper and twist the ends like a piece of candy. A 6" strip of tape or piece of string keeps it in place until Christmas. ;D
I do that too, but this year I zip tied the ends - gear head style. I learned it watching OCC.
I don't buy gifts.
It saves sooo much time. ;)
Quote from: ducpainter on December 21, 2009, 01:30:09 PM
I don't buy gifts.
It saves sooo much time. ;)
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It's pretty difficult to gift wrap tricks, and is illegal outside of a handful of counties in Nevada.
Quote from: triangleforge on December 21, 2009, 01:35:37 PM
It's pretty difficult to gift wrap tricks, and is illegal outside of a handful of counties in Nevada.
hahaha [clap] [clap] [thumbsup] that was funny
Saturday Night Live - Dick In A Box (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhwbxEfy7fg#normal)
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God that's funny!!!!! I'm forwarding that for sure!!!
Put item in box. Wrap.
Place wrapepd box in bigger box. Wrap.
Repeat until bored. Makes for fun.
I've used $20 bills for certain things.
It's also fun to put money inside of books.
Wrap small gifts in porn. That way, the paper is like a gift in and of itself. [thumbsup]
I like to cover the inside of the wrapping paper entirely in box tape or contact paper. that way, it looks like normal wrapping paper... but when they go to tear that shit... no make the beast with two backsing way dad, try harder... those wrenches won't open themselves!
i got a nice sized box, put some pegs from my bmx bike in it, with a can opener and a ring... oh was that a fun night..
Quote from: corey on December 21, 2009, 05:16:49 PM
I like to cover the inside of the wrapping paper entirely in box tape or contact paper. that way, it looks like normal wrapping paper... but when they go to tear that shit... no make the beast with two backsing way dad, try harder... those wrenches won't open themselves!
that. is. BRILLIANT!!!!
If I have any gifts to wrap, I am soooo doing that. thank you :)
Quote from: corey on December 21, 2009, 05:16:49 PM
I like to cover the inside of the wrapping paper entirely in box tape or contact paper. that way, it looks like normal wrapping paper... but when they go to tear that shit... no make the beast with two backsing way dad, try harder... those wrenches won't open themselves!
That's awesome. I gotta remember that for my friend's b-day. Won't work so much for the family since they're not shredders and like to try and preserve the paper.
i'm with nate.
not buying them is a great way to not have to wrap them. [thumbsup]
When I used to work for NOAA, I grabbed two huge rolls of outdated nautical charts for the East Coast that were slated for the shredder. I've been using it as wrapping paper ever since. I even had the maps of my favorite surf fishing spots box mounted.
Quote from: cokey on December 21, 2009, 05:29:18 PM
i got a nice sized box, put some pegs from my bmx bike in it, with a can opener and a ring... oh was that a fun night..
Oh that's a fun idea. I have a diamond ring for my wife for her birthday.
I think I'll include a used chain and sprocket in the box to through her off.
;D This will be fun