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Enrichment Night.

June 10, 2009 by Michelle Hinckley |

I was asked to teach a quick segment on how to bring a little pizzazz to gift wrapping at our Enrichment Night this month. Here are just a FEW examples…



Here are a few tips:

DO:
1. DO invest in neutral, sold color wrapping papers. White and black are my favs…it goes with any gender, holiday, or occasion based on how you embellish it (or not).
2. DO embelish. Use anything that has an interesting shape, color or pattern. Tissue paper, scrapbook letters, flowers, toys, ribbons.
3. DO make your own ribbons. You can tie your own bow and customize it to any size.
4. DO find interesting boxes to wrap your gifts in. Asian take-out boxes, pink pastry boxes, clear berry containers, clear empty paint cans, etc.

DON’T:
1. DON’T use gift bags (unless you’re totally pressed for time). They are too expensive, too impersonal and don’t make a “I put a lot of thought in to this presentation” statement. If you have to use gift bags, by a solid color and personalize it yourself with embellishments.
2. DON’T by ready-made ribbons. They are too expensive.
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Comments

  1. Write Your World says

    June 10, 2009 at 1:17 am

    And they look just as lovely in picture as in person!

  2. TucsonBrowns says

    June 10, 2009 at 2:42 am

    I have been to many of these classes and have always left feeling completely hopeless. I LOVE your list at the end of Dos and Don’ts. Perfect for the crafty-challenged like me! You are DA BOMB…and I’m not just saying that! I have decorating envy. Truly.

  3. Rachelle Ferris says

    June 10, 2009 at 4:37 am

    You have inspired me. I have been wrapping Brynleys bday presents and they are looking great. I’ll post pictures soon.

  4. JOSH AND ANGELA says

    June 10, 2009 at 5:24 pm

    You are too talented for words… My RGL is flapping with pride!! ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. Pop says

    June 10, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    When you’re in Alaska this summer, be sure & stop in and see Santa’s little Elf’s and give them a lesson in wrapping…

  6. Sarah says

    June 11, 2009 at 12:06 am

    Michelle- I am Cali’s friend at work. I just love Cali and Josh and had heard about your family through Cali. I have to admit that I am a total stocker of your blog. Your creativity and sense of style is inspirational! I told Cali I want to be like you when I grow up ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Me & My House says

    June 11, 2009 at 8:40 am

    Thanks for being my 50th follower! Muah! Soooo…tell me more about enrichment night and thanks, also, for sharing these gift-giving ideas…your pics and packaging were a-w-e-s-o-m-e!!!

  8. Me & My House says

    June 11, 2009 at 8:40 am

    Thanks for being my 50th follower! Muah! Soooo…tell me more about enrichment night and thanks, also, for sharing these gift-giving ideas…your pics and packaging were a-w-e-s-o-m-e!!!

  9. Me & My House says

    June 11, 2009 at 8:40 am

    Thanks for being my 50th follower! Muah! Soooo…tell me more about enrichment night and thanks, also, for sharing these gift-giving ideas…your pics and packaging were a-w-e-s-o-m-e!!!

  10. Me & My House says

    June 11, 2009 at 8:40 am

    Thanks for being my 50th follower! Muah! Soooo…tell me more about enrichment night and thanks, also, for sharing these gift-giving ideas…your pics and packaging were a-w-e-s-o-m-e!!!

  11. Me & My House says

    June 11, 2009 at 8:40 am

    Thanks for being my 50th follower! Muah! Soooo…tell me more about enrichment night and thanks, also, for sharing these gift-giving ideas…your pics and packaging were a-w-e-s-o-m-e!!!

  12. Me & My House says

    June 11, 2009 at 8:40 am

    Thanks for being my 50th follower! Muah! Soooo…tell me more about enrichment night and thanks, also, for sharing these gift-giving ideas…your pics and packaging were a-w-e-s-o-m-e!!!

  13. Jenn says

    June 15, 2009 at 5:18 pm

    Great ideas! I’m bookmarking this.

  14. Mrs. Limestone says

    June 27, 2009 at 6:17 pm

    That smore packaging is adorable!

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