'gif wrap' + six strategies for cool, cheap gift wrap (d-i-y)

We wish our gift wrapping could do the boogie-woogie like this Gif Wrap by Fueled by Coffee. But barring that bit of magical brilliance, here’s our favorite strategies for impromptu gift wrapping.

paint your (gift) boxes!
art wrapping paper for gifts
give your gift in a fab (recycled) box
dishtowel as….
impromptu gift wrap with built-in card
unwrapping the holidays: alt-gifts, d-i-y wrap and……… cool blogs

gif via Core 77

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2 replies on “‘gif wrap’ + six strategies for cool, cheap gift wrap (d-i-y)”

Deb Eisloeffel says:

at 9:28am

Oh, you gotta take a look at Furoshiki, the Japanese art of wrapping with fabric. Just Google the term, or get started with the excellent video on this site: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/eco-friendly-wrapping.html
Sally says:

at 11:53am

Hey, thanks for the reminder. We did something on Furoshiki as alt-plastic bag a while back, but didn’t connect what great gift wrapping they would make.