How can I pack gifts?

Choosing a gift is not an easy task. But it is also important to think about how best to present it. You will not surprise anyone with a banal bright package. Moreover, this is not always appropriate. And remember how the children love to unpack beautiful boxes. For them, this is a real mystery and a moment of anticipation of joy. That is why you should not underestimate the importance of packaging. Sometimes even the most simple gift can sound in a new way thanks to her.

If you want to pack a gift with your own hands, you will be surprised at the variety of paper presented in stores for these purposes.

Let's consider only the main ones.

Usually it has a glossy surface, which looks very profitable during design. Even the most ordinary-looking box literally sparkles, if you use this view.

It happens in a matte finish. This option is more suitable for presentation design to more respectable or restrained persons. But bright, cheerful and extraordinary people (and children) are better to choose options that match their temperament. It can be either gold or silver options.

Recently, this type of gift wrapping paper has become especially popular. It is perfect for decorating a gift in retro style. At first glance, it will seem that this is a package from the distant past. This is the kind of paper that wrapped all items before.

Thin pliable material.From it you can build structures of unusual beauty and complexity. All this is due to the fact that he holds the given shape well. It is noteworthy that it is suitable for packaging presentations of absolutely any shape. From the same material you can make beautiful flowers that also decorate the box.

Unusual material, which is a film with a metallized coating. Thanks to its elasticity, they can easily envelop a box with sharp corners or toys.

Very delicate stuff. It is a thin papyrus paper. If you want to give the package a romantic airy look, then use it. Beautiful ribbons and bows (or delicate paper flowers) will complete the composition.

Have you ever been in a situation where you need to urgently pack a gift, but there is no suitable wrapping material at hand? Next time look into the kitchen. Every good housewife in stock has baking foil. It is quite suitable for creating holiday packaging.

Do not think that paper is the only material suitable for gift wrapping. If you include fantasy, you can come up with many other options. For example, tulle and organza will be a great alternative. With their help, light and airy packages for all kinds of gifts are obtained.

If the box itself is beautiful, then paper is not needed at all. Here you can get along with beautiful satin ribbons, bows or lace. And if you recreate, arrange the box in the form of a cute animal, or decorate it with unusual details. It can be buttons, twigs, natural and artificial flowers, photographs or other decorative elements.

When choosing a color for packaging, it is important to think not only about the aesthetic component. Color can tell a lot about your attitude towards the person being gifted. It is no secret that each shade symbolizes a certain spectrum of feelings, emotions and even intentions. For example, red is traditionally associated with passion and sincere deep feelings. Let’s figure out which colors are ideal for various occasions.

Invariably associated with sunlight, cheerfulness and good mood. That is why it is perfect for presentation design for children. After all, who, if not them, can boast of spontaneity and playfulness. The color itself is very saturated, so we do not recommend mixing it with other shades. But the decor can be selected quite contrasting (purple, green, brown). This will give the gift even more brightness and originality.

Remember the childhood delight that was experienced before at the sight of fragrant oranges. It is these emotions that the packaging of this shade should cause. Orange color represents violent emotions and sincere admiration. But don't overdo it. Everything should be in moderation.

If you are considering choosing a decor or a second color for packaging, then look at the combinations that nature itself tells us. In the gardens, bright orange fruits always coexist with green foliage, brown tree trunks and a bright blue sky. All this looks very organic and beautiful. Use these combinations as well.

A very gentle tone, which is suitable for decorating a gift for the fair sex. And, of course, all the little princesses are crazy about him. Packaging in such a tonality will set you up for a romantic mood, emphasize those tender feelings that you wanted to convey with its help.

If we talk about combinations, it perfectly harmonizes pink with pure white. Perhaps this is one of the most delicate combinations.

This color option is most suitable for sealed gift wrapping. In fact, packaging is done in order to create a sense of mystery and secrecy. I want the person presented in pleasant anticipation to unpack it, wondering what was hidden inside. Lilac and violet colors symbolize precisely these feelings and emotions. They will create around the presentation areola mystery.

These tones are perfect for unusual and extraordinary gifts. Opening it, the gifted one will indeed be pleasantly surprised.

In this color, gifts for the stronger sex are traditionally decorated. In addition, he is associated with nobility, strength and loyalty. Not everyone knows about this, so when presenting, you can talk about such a hidden meaning of color. Do not forget to note that these qualities are fully present in men, then he will be doubly pleased to receive such a surprise.

The color of purity and innocence. For all its advantages, designers are not advised to make the packaging completely white. It will seem too simple, and will not cause the necessary emotions. It is better to use it as an addition to the main bright shades. There are no special restrictions, since it harmonizes perfectly with almost any tone.

An exception can only be a wedding gift. The modesty of the white packaging itself can more than be compensated for by golden decor, lace and other wedding paraphernalia.

The color of nobility, wealth and wealth. Green has many shades. Depending on the chosen tone, the overall impression will also change. For example, a saturated dark green color is suitable for decorating a solid gift for a respected person.

Do not think that this color is too dull and uninteresting. He personifies restraint and elegance.

If you have to make a business gift, then you should not choose bright flashy colors for its design. A calm and noble brown will tell about your respect for your partner, emphasize the presence of an excellent sense of style. Small decorative elements made in gold will emphasize the status of the gift and decorate it.

Most often used to decorate boxes and packaging. If you fully arrange the gift in such brilliant colors as gold or silver, then this will be a bust. To call such a package stylish or elegant will be difficult. But ribbons, flowers, engraving or other decorative elements in these colors look very relevant and festive.

Not always selected gift can be put into a box. Some have a very large size, others have a non-standard shape. But this is not a reason to leave it completely without packaging.

There are several ways to pack gifts without boxes. Which one to choose depends on your desire and the parameters of the presentation itself.

The first way. It is most often used when you do not want to hide the present itself. And with the help of packaging you only wish to emphasize its beauty and solemnity of the moment.

Consider the packaging scheme for such a gift step by step.

• Cut a round base from thick cardboard and decorate it with beautiful wrapping paper.
• Lay out a transparent film on the table, put a cardboard base in the center.
• Now you need to place the present on this plane. If you are afraid that it will slide, use double-sided tape.
• It remains only to wrap our gift. Gather the edges of the film at the top and tie with a beautiful ribbon.

If it is a thematic gift for the New Year or another holiday, then decorative symbolic elements, for example, fir cones and twigs, tinsel, etc. can be located inside.

The second way. Shapeless gifts such as a plaid, stole or scarf can be wrapped in matt paper. To do this, you need a stapler, tape and paper itself.

Fold the fabric neatly several times. Now unfold the paper on the table. In the center you need to lay the gift itself. We bend the edges, but do not make creases in the fold lines, let them remain smooth. We connect two opposite edges in the center and fix with a stapler. Now two other edges need to be bent in the form of triangles. Here the fold lines are well smoothed. We bend the top of the triangle one more time, fix it with tape on the package. Wide ribbons and a large bow will help to complement the festive decoration.

It is not always possible to properly pack a gift. As a result, even the most beautiful box looks untidy. The thing is that when wrapping in paper, many make mistakes. Make too large or small piece of paper. They do not take into account its shape, or simply do not follow the instructions, but wrap it up as necessary. In order to prevent this from happening in the future, we will present universal ways of packing boxes of various shapes.

There is nothing complicated in packing such a present. It can be a thin book, photo frame or other flat object.

The most important thing is to correctly determine the dimensions of the packing list, as well as follow the instructions.

• Width. If you take the width of the gift itself as X, then the width of the sheet for its packaging will be X + 10 cm. This stock should be enough to fix the edges with adhesive tape on the gift itself.
• Length. We accept the gift length as Y. The length of the packing list will be 2Y + 4 cm. Double length is necessary to completely wrap the gift, and an additional 4 cm will go to the hem along the edges and a small overlap.

Knowing this principle, it is already easy to guess how exactly the packaging of a flat presentation will occur. Lay the cut-out packing paper on the table with the wrong side up. Now place the present in the center. We bend the opposite edges (length) to the center and fix with tape. The edges will not completely close the gift and connect in the center. This is not necessary, as the other two edges will completely close the gift.

Now on the two remaining sides we make small bends (about 1 cm), and bend the free edge to the center. It should get a little overlap. We lay the edges one on top of the other and fix with double-sided tape. It remains only to tie a festive ribbon or come up with another, original or cool decor.

First of all, we note that gifts are called round either in the form of a ball or in the form of a tube. Let's figure out how to pack the first and second options.

Oval gifts decorated with wrapping paper always look very interesting. In this case, you can create a real designer packaging, even without professional skills.

Packaging for the tube is done according to a certain scheme. As in the previous case, it is important to correctly determine the dimensions of the future packaging. For this we need 2 values: the height of the round presentation, which will be equal to X, and the diameter equal to Y.

The height of the packing list will be X + Y. It’s easy to determine the width by simply wrapping paper around the gift and making a margin of a few centimeters. We wrap the gift around the circumference in paper and fix the edges with tape. Next, draw up the bottom. To do this, bend the free edges to the center in the form of beautiful folds, fix with tape or a stapler. Cut the circle, the diameter of which is slightly less than the diameter of the bottom, from the same paper, glue it.

Gift in the shape of a ball to pack even easier. Just place it in the center of the sheet and collect the free edges at the top. The remaining edges are collected in a kind of bouquet and fixed with tape. If this is a New Year's gift, then you can decorate it with a fir branch or cones.

This form is the most popular, as many prefer to give gifts in boxes (or the present itself is packed in this way by the manufacturer). But it is with her that most often there are problems. A box wrapped in elegant paper looks ridiculous, the edges treacherously stick out, and all the attachment points are clearly visible even with the naked eye. Probably, many had to deal with such troubles.

We will analyze step by step how to pack a rectangular gift.

• Take a roll of wrapping paper or a finished sheet. Put the box in the center. You will need to cut out such a rectangle so that the entire box is closed. To do this, connect the two opposite edges, make a small margin, and mark the cut line. Perform the same manipulation with two other sides.
• Cut a rectangle according to the marked measurements. Put the gift in the center. Connect the two opposite edges in the center, fix with double-sided tape. The upper edge will first need to be bent 1 cm so that it looks aesthetically pleasing.

• So bend all 4 corners. It will turn out two trapeziums, they must be bent and secured with an overlap. For the trapezoid that will be on top, the lower edge must be turned 1 cm inward so that the cut is not visible. Perform the same procedure from the opposite side.

The non-standard form of the gift makes you think about how to pack it better. The best option is to find a suitable box. But if you could not find one, then you can arrange it in another way.

We already wrote about two methods above: using a thick cardboard stand and simply wrapping paper in such shapeless objects as a plaid. The same methods are also suitable for packing gifts of an unusual shape.

But what if the gift itself is very large. For example, you wanted to give large household appliances or something else. In this case, just buy the necessary amount of paper you like and glue it over the factory packaging. You can’t do without tape here.

Sometimes gifts are very tiny, but this does not detract from their significance. You can beautifully present them. We offer you to consider three workshops on creating packages for different occasions.

Such an original packaging idea is suitable for decorating a gift for a man. It will be especially relevant for such a holiday as February 23. To do this, you will need white and colored paper, as well as a small cut of red or black paper for the butterfly.

First we pack our gift in white paper.

Now you need to make our shirt a collar and smell with buttons. Take a thin strip of white paper and fold it into a circle. In this position, glue to the top of our white shirt.Now form a butterfly from a small piece of red paper and glue it to the collar.

Now let's get on with a jacket. To do this, wrap the shirt with contrasting colored paper. The choice of color depends on your preferences and available options. Bend the edges to the center. They should be a little lapped. Now make the top of the shelf. Bend the edges from the center inward to get a beautiful neckline. Next, bend the edges outward. Our packaging is ready. To give solidity, you can glue a white triangle imitating a handkerchief in your pocket.

Such a fun option is perfect for presenting a gift to children or girls. And you can do it in just a couple of minutes. Stock up on some beautiful wrapping paper and beautiful ribbons.

Now you need to understand whether it is possible to immediately wrap a gift in candy, or if you need a kind of “corset”. It is made of plain paper or loose cardboard, make a cylinder, put your present inside.

Let's deal with the direct design of candy. We put a gift or a cylinder in the center of the paper, wrap it like a regular candy wrapper. The ends must be twisted, and tie ribbons.

Such packaging looks very cute and touching. There are a great many variants of their execution. You yourself can express your imagination by designing your house in a unique style. In order to create its basis, you just need to print the stencil proposed below.

Be sure that your house will be unique. After all, you use a certain type of paper, and your design decor will be unique. If this is a gift for the New Year, then it can be decorated in the appropriate style by adding snow to the roof and gluing a Christmas tree to the facade. For your birthday, you can decorate the house with an inscription and balls cut out of paper.

Decorating plays a significant role. Jewelry can transform even the most ordinary-looking packaging or box. Therefore, think over the design in advance and purchase the necessary accessories.

So, for the New Year's theme, fir cones, twigs and tinsel are perfect. You can even stick on small Christmas toys. For young princesses, you can make a gift with beads, a brooch and rhinestones. No girl can resist such colorful packaging.

Multi-colored feathers can be creative accessories for decor. They can be found in the sewing departments. With their help, you can create a unique composition, or simply stick them in one line along one of the edges of the box. You can attach an envelope to the box, in which there will be sincere wishes.

Gift wrapping can be compared to an evening dress for a woman. Of course, a man will love her in an ordinary outfit, but in this way she is simply irresistible. So with the gift. If you want to bring real joy, to show your attention and care, then do not forget about the beautiful packaging.

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