Choosing a Gift packaging Style
If your gift is not already boxed, your first decision will be what sort of container or
Gift packaging to use, or whether to use a container at all. Either choice can lead to
creative gift packaging ideas. Let's take a look at some options:
Gift Bags for Gift Packaging
Gift Bags are quick and easy gift packaging containers, printed in
amazing designs for all occasions. The nicest and largest gift bags aren't cheap, but they
are convenient, sturdy and reusable, and they sometimes have a matching gift tag.
Gift bags as gift packaging have some disadvantages. Their capacity is limited. A bag will
tip over easily if the gift is heavy and lopsided (like those odd-shaped items packaged in
molded plastic). Gift bags provide little protection for fragile gifts in a car full of
holiday presents and luggage, and are inadequate for shipping a gift. When these
limitations are not an issue, gift bags are a fine choice as gift packaging.
Gift Boxes for Gift Packaging
Gift boxes as gift packaging of any shape are usually stronger than gift bags. If your
gift comes boxed by the manufacturer, you're all set. I
In the event that you have a company Red Dot can make your Gift boxes and Gift bags in
your Pantone colour and your logo can be printed on.
Corrugated Boxes for Gift Packaging
Corrugated Boxes make good gift packaging containers and are an affordable idea for your
gifts. However, to wrap a sizeable fragile gift, or a heavy one, I'd go for a sturdy box.
Useful Materials for Creative Gift Wrapping
Your best friends for implementing creative gift packaging ideas will be:
• gift boxes and gift bags of all shapes,
• clear and double-sided tape, glue stick
• tissue paper (white for lining and stuffing, colors for show)
• gift wrapping paper
• wrapping paper with a good background-type design such as grass,
stones, sand, or wood (possibly shelf liner)
• Poly ribbon, Raffia, Satin and Organza ribbon
• Best friend of all: your imagination!
Thinking Outside the Box
Creative gift packaging ideas will occur to you if you let your imagination out of the
box. For small unboxed gifts, an Organza gift bag or A6 gift
bags is a smart choice. But what about those large, odd-shaped items that no box or bag
seems to accommodate? Like that rocking chair for Granny? Or the bike that you want to
present already assembled? Here are some creative gift wrapping ideas for presents with no
container:
The Direct Approach: Why Hide the Fun?
If your gift seems impossible to contain or disguise, why fight it? The direct Gift
Packaging approach is useful when the gift is exactly what your recipient has been asking
for, or when you're not trying to keep the gift a surprise. For example:
Use Cellophane as a gift packaging idea by wrapping a soccer ball. A teddy bear can nicely
complement the gift and add a very special touch.
Let the SHAPE Suggest the Presentation of your Gift Packaging:
Consider your gift from various angles and see what occurs to you. Here, for example, are
three creative gift packaging ideas that have added extra fun at our Christmas tree:
• A 5-ft. tall, hook-shaped wrought-iron flowerpot hanger for the
garden became the world’s largest candy cane.
• Three bottles of wine came dressed as the Three Wise Men.
• A wok with a long handle was turned into a giant lollipop.
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