The Gift Wrapping Book - (Dover Crafts: Origami & Papercrafts) by Caroline Birkett (Paperback)

About the Book

This guide offers 150 inspirational and practical gift-wrapping suggestions plus more than 25 projects that employ a wide variety of techniques. Step-by-step instructions and color photos show how to beautify any gift.

Book Synopsis

"Ideal both for those who haven't a clue how to wrap a present and for those who are keen to try something a little different." -- reviewsrevues
Colorful papers, ribbons, and bows create a magical atmosphere, setting the scene for a memorable day. This guide offers 150 inspirational and practical suggestions, plus more than 25 projects that employ a wide variety of techniques. Loaded with quick and easy methods for imaginative results, The Gift Wrapping Book will help make the presentation as impressive as the actual gift.
Step-by-step instructions, accompanied by color photos, show how to beautify even the most cumbersome gift, including large, round, and fragile items. You'll discover foolproof methods for assembling custom-made gift bags and boxes, making hand-decorated wrapping papers, and tying the most beautiful ribbons. A wealth of creative ideas cover traditional events ― birthdays, weddings, and Christmas ― as well as unique gift-giving occasions.
"Full of great, innovative, creative, and beautiful ways to wrap gifts. It features ideas for all occasions including holidays, birthdays, romantic, and specialty gifts." -- She Reads Many Books
"They thought of everything! I especially liked the bubble wrap and making your own boxes sections." -- Siouxland Libraries

About the Author

UK-based craft author Caroline Birkett is the author of Hand Knits for the Home, and her knitting patterns have appeared in Knitting Magazine.