Ideas for gift wrapping

Creative ideas for gift wrapping.

Gift wrapping can be fun and is an opportunity to demonstrate some creativity. 

There is more emphasis on hand or home made nowadays so what is better than showing your loved one you have taken time and effort to present that special gift?

It is something the family can enjoy together at Christmas and possibly a way to display your own handmade products.

Presentation is everything they say. We generally purchase we our eyes.The history of gift wrapping won’t necessarily help you wrap presents better, but it is an interesting topic.

If you have an interest in something, it is likely that you will want to learn all about it. Some may find the topic interesting others won’t. That’s life but let’s face it, who doesn’t like to give or receive presents? This means the history of wrapping is a topic that should pique the interest of some people.

It's a good move to steer away from plastic and be more eco friendly.

You are only limited by your own imagination.

The use of wrapping paper is first documented in ancient China, where paper was invented in 2nd century BC. ... Although the Hall brothers Rollie and Joyce Hall, founders of Hallmark Cards, did not invent gift wrapping, their innovations led to the development of modern gift wrapping.

The British adore wrapping paper

The British have fallen in love with many of the features of paper with the Victorian era being a key point in the progress of paper as a design feature. A lot of this was down to a desire to be seen as wealthy, which resulted in rich people wrapping presents in wallpaper. At first, they used paper that was thick and rather unwieldy but by the start of the 20th century, the paper they used to wrap gifts was light (commonly tissue paper) and bright in colour. This gave a more joyful experience in wrapping gifts as opposed to being a tool to show the wealth and status of the person giving the gift!

For a spell, some of the middle class of the Victorian era would wrap presents in brown paper. This was less ostentatious but it provided greater reliability in keeping the present covered. There had been a shift from showing wealth to concealing wealth, with people not wishing the true value of their gift to be estimated by passers-by or people other than the recipients. Like so many things in British life, gift wrapping has been greatly affected by the idiosyncrasies of the class structure!

In America, the breakthrough in gift wrapping occurred in 1917 due to a store running out of traditional gift dressing, found in white, green and red, in the run up to Christmas. Finding a quick substitute in French envelope liners, the public loved it. The ensuring demand led to the Kansas City store owned by Joyce Clyde Hall and Rollie, his brother, setting a new trend by printing their own.

The next major step forward in gift wrapping occurred just before the 1940s with the introduction of Scotch tape. Up until this point, wrapping paper had been secured by sealing wax, twine, rope or strings.

Thanks to these developments, the team at Bogsha are in the perfect position of being able to offer you a fantastic selection of gift wrapping options, fit for any occasion!

An unwrapped gift seems almost naked, but have you ever wondered why we wrap gifts? Yes, the anticipation of opening a decorative box tied up with ribbon adds to the holiday excitement, and having shiny paper of all colors and designs seems to make the experience more festive. But why is it that if you give the gift in the box that it came in, receiving it feels a little less special? Whether you enjoy the visceral elation of ripping open the paper, or the quiet anticipation of carefully peeling off the tape from the creases to reveal what’s inside, wrapping paper makes the gift-receiving experience whole.

This practice of cutting, folding, and fastening paper transcends cultural boundaries and religious doctrine. It is millennia old. The wrapping of gifts points to a more essential experience, a way humans have learned to frame objects to designate them as special.

The wrapping you will likely do in the weeks ahead is connected to the way a gilded frame turns a painting into art or the way a jeweled box turns a saint’s toenail into a sacred treasure. Wrapping an ordinary object is what transforms it into something extraordinary.

Personally I find gift wrapping quite relaxing.
You can focus on the matter in hand and gain pleasure in the end result.
Personalised gifts are important to show you have made time and effort in presenting your gift. It's also an opportunity to recycle and be resourceful with odds and ends. Reuse wrappings, cards and gift bags in new and creative ways and above all have fun!!

This is my idea for outer packaging presentation on a baby shower box. https://www.cordeliashouseoftreasures.co.uk. A simple idea using my business cards and ribbon. I tried using little sticker seals for boxes but that was not very secure. Ribbon is much better aeasthetically and gives a professional touch

I think ribbons and buttons are also quite effective to display a gift without using wrapping paper. These are some items I have used this effect for.

Pop up cards on the inner packaging is also quite effective. Take a look at this wedding card inside a wedding gift box.
Really simple but effective.

The vision I have for my business is to create employment opportunties for adults with learning and physical disabilities. Decorating gift boxes , taking photographs and interactions with customers will be most beneficial.

My Father's Day Gift Box presentation to make Dad feel special. We have an assortment of gift items on our website. Men I feel are difficult to buy for, so we have given you some gift ideas.
You are only limited by your imagination with regards to Gift presentation.
Enjoy the journey and relax!!!