It's a wrap
Six stunning ways to dress up any gift
Updated November 2, 2012
Make any gift look magnificent with these creative wrapping ideas.
| Sunny greetings Even yellow can go 'holiday' with fuzzy yarn and tons of snowflakes. |
| Say cheese Classic tartan paper gets a touch of fun with a quick Polaroid snap. Credit: Tartan paper, Hallmark. |
| Kid favourite Cartoon paper comes to life when all tied up with a candy garland swiped from the tree. Credit: Candy garland, Rona; Giftwrap, Chapters/Indigo | Sweet treat Raid your kitchen cupboards for parchment paper and butcher's string and finish off the box with a copper cookie cutter. Credit: Gift tag, Hallmark. | |
| World traveller Simple brown kraft paper goes stylish with cool vintage-look stamp stickers normally used for scrapbooking. Credit: Nostalgiques stickers, Michaels | Star bright Metallic paper looks even dressier when paired with office supply sticky stars and craft wire in gold and silver. Credit: Foil giftwrap, Hallmark. |
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