| Gift-Wrapping Ideas |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-127 |
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Household-hints expert Donovan Fandre brings us some handy hints for wrapping awkwardly shaped gifts that defy conventional techniques. Materials:
Wrapping paper
Scissors
Tape
Aluminum foil
Colored plastic wrap
Shrink wrap
Blow dryer
Socks
Fabric paint
- Here's an easy way to measure the amount of paper needed when wrapping a conventional box. Place the box on the wrong side of the paper, about 1 1/2" to 2" from the edge, and roll it along the paper on all four sides until you reach the side where you began. This will approximate the amount of paper needed to go all the way around the box, with a little extra for overlapping. When measuring the width, be sure the paper comes at least halfway up the sides of the box.
- Use the new wrist tape dispenser by ScotchB.--the Pop-Up Tape Strip Dispenser. It dispenses precut tape strips and allows you to keep your hands free while wrapping.
- Wrap odd-sized packages in foil, colored plastic wrap or shrink wrap. Donovan displayed a basket that he had covered with shrink wrap and heated with a blow dryer (figure A). Try wrapping a bird cage with aluminum foil (figure B).
- Decorate a pair of socks with silver and gold fabric paint. Put a bottle of wine in one sock, and tie the other around the neck of the bottle (figure C).
- Think of wrapping materials that can be used for something else later on. For example, wrap a mug in a colorful napkin (figure D), or wrap a baby's gift in a baby blanket (figure E).
RESOURCES :
Scotch Pop-Up Tape Strip Dispenser
The 3M Company
Website: www.3m.com
GUESTS :
Donovan Fandre
507 Fearn St.
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-552-0022
Donovan's Household Hints
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