How to collect a gift: instructions on how to make a beautiful gift box or set with your own hands and pack it in an unusual way

DIY gift

First you need to decide on what occasion the gift will be. Then it will be easier to choose the filling. It will be easier to select the contents of the box if the upcoming holiday is New Year or March 8, but you can collect a gift based on the person’s personal preferences.

The contents of the box may consist of store-bought items, homemade souvenirs, or both. A decorative basket, an originally designed jar or a specially purchased box is suitable as a container.

To decorate the gift you will need wrapping paper and ribbon, and for the interior decoration you will need filler.

Surprises

Another category of unusual gifts is surprises..

1. Romantic date. The girl needs to organize the most unusual date, for example, in nature, perhaps in a tourist style, that is, with a tent and a fire, or in a park with a blanket and various goodies.
2. Home decoration and games. There are several options for such DIY surprises for a guy. The first is to create a funny and touching photo collage. Secondly, you can hide small envelopes with wishes, sweets and other nice things throughout the apartment, draw a search map and invite the young man to complete a small quest. By the way, with the help of friends, you can do the quest on the street, the main thing is to agree with your friends and girlfriends for help, because they will be the ones who will have to give the guy tips during the route and pass on messages.

Tips and suggestions

You can purchase special paper filler in creative departments, but other materials are also suitable. If a gift set is being collected for a man, then it is appropriate to use wood shavings or straw.

• Since souvenirs and other gift fillings can be quite fragile, the filling acts as a softening material.
• In addition, it also performs a decorative function. With filling, the gift will look much more elegant than without it.
• For winter holidays, it is appropriate to use decorative rain or tinsel instead of filler.
• The tinsel idea is suitable for both men and women. If the gift is intended for a woman, then rose petals can be used instead of filler.

Corrugated paper is suitable for decorating gifts of both sexes. A children's gift can be filled with sweets. This “decor” is suitable for anyone who loves sweets.

Types of gift packaging

Shirt. Packaging of this type would be appropriate for a men's holiday. A set in a “shirt” would be appropriate for February 23 or another men’s holiday.

For the shirt you will need:

1. Thick white paper.
2. Colored paper.
3. Paper of a different texture for the butterfly.
4. Glue.
5. Scissors.

The box must be packed in thick paper. You need to create a collar on the shirt. You will need a small strip of white paper. It must be rolled into a ring and secured at the top. You need to create a butterfly from red material and attach it to the collar.

You need to wear a “jacket” over the “shirt”. To do this you will need dark or red colored paper. The edges of the paper should be folded towards the center. One of the sides should overlap slightly with the other.

The edges should be inward to give the jacket a realistic cut. To make the packaging look even more interesting, you can cut out a triangle simulating a handkerchief from white paper.

Candy

Children will love this gift in “Candy” packaging. You can pack a New Year's set of sweets in such a unique package. It doesn’t require a lot of effort or materials: just buy wrapping packaging and cute ribbons for decoration.

Before packaging, it is advisable to place the gift in a kind of corset. You need to make a cylinder out of thick cardboard and insert a gift into it. The gift is wrapped like candy and secured with ribbons or bows.

House

The house boxes look quite cute. There is a wide variety of different varieties of this type of packaging.

• The diagram of the houses can be easily found on the Internet. The house packaging is suitable for the New Year holidays.
• As a decoration, you can paint the house in a New Year's theme: paint the roof with snow, depict snowflakes on the glass and attach a paper Christmas tree.
• For other events, you can decorate the house with paper flowers or inscriptions.

Thick cardboard bag

In this case, the flight for your imagination can be limitless. It would seem like a standard gift wrap, but in reality it is an inexpensive, convenient option, suitable for many men's gifts: shirts, watches, gadgets, car accessories. You can buy thick cardboard and make an exclusive bag that perfectly matches its contents. For example, if you are giving him a stylish shirt, make a bag with a collar and tie appliqué

Gift packaging in a thick cardboard bag

Decorating a gift

For a cosmetic set, packaging in the form of a basket works well. Before packaging, you can place filler on the bottom and then spread out the cosmetic products. You can tie ribbons or a bow on the handle of the basket.

• A regular box is suitable for any type of gift.
• It will be more original if the container has a non-standard shape.
• You can put fabric or corrugated cut paper at the bottom of the box.
• The box itself can also be decorated with fabric or paper.

In the creativity departments you can purchase any wrapping paper with all kinds of prints and designs. Any gift wrapped with love will delight your loved ones and give them many positive emotions.

Box of Memories

From the outside, it's just a beautiful box, but what's inside will touch anyone. You can collect all sorts of sentimental little things there: cinema tickets, theater tickets you went to together, all the letters and cards you gave each other. And you will see how this gift will please your soul mate. You will need: Box Wrapping Scissors Scotch Stapler Memorable trifles Lace for decorating a box Sweets

Decor options

There are a huge number of ways to beautifully decorate a gift box.

1. Even an ordinary box will look more impressive if you decorate it with bows. It's better if you take bigger bows.
2. A box decorated with ribbons will look stylish.
3. You can make a mosaic out of colored rhinestones.
4. The box can be painted with shiny colors.
5. Suitable fabric for decoration is either light material or thick denim.
6. If you don’t want to come up with something of your own, you can buy wrapping paper.
7. Wrapping paper can be additionally decorated with ribbons or bows.
8. It is appropriate to decorate New Year's packaging with fir branches, cones and beads imitating Christmas balls.
9. You can cut flower petals from fabric and form them into buds.
10. The box can be decorated with snowflakes and sparkles.

Decoration of ready-made gift boxes

The simplest solutions would be ordinary ready-made boxes for cookies, shoes, sweets or plastic containers left over from cakes and pastries.

To work you will need:

• Colored, wrapping paper;
• Cardboard;
• Stationery glue or PVA;
• Needle and thread;
• Scissors or stationery knife;
• Ruler.

Cardboard boxes are covered with colored paper or fabric. For decoration, use lace ribbon, rhinestones, beads, and buttons. The creation of an ornament depends entirely on the inspiration and imagination of the packaging creator.

1. Decorating a cardboard box can be done using artistic paints: gouaches, watercolors.
2. A person without painting ability can paint a small box with patterns.
3. You can also complement the decoration with the help of beads, lace, and sequins.

A gift for a man can be styled like a chessboard or backgammon. Pistol holster, car, star are also suitable.

You can create unusual packaging using a cake box as a basis. Plastic containers are strong enough to hold a large gift. The round shape looks solemn and festive.

The cake box is covered with a plain fabric: felt, plush, or faux fur of your choice. A lace border or thin ribbon in a contrasting color is glued along the edge of the box. Roses made from satin ribbon, cotton pads, and colored paper are attached to the lid, like on the top of a cake.

For your information. The fabric on the body of the box must be applied with a large amount of glue so that it fits tightly to the body without forming bubbles.

The decoration will be complemented by lush bows that are woven around the box over the decor, imitating twine, like on a box with a cake. This packaging is suitable for special and especially significant events. And you can create such a masterpiece in just one evening.

Men's set

The content of the gift depends on interests. You can collect a gift for a hunter, fisherman, traveler. Currently, ready-made options are sold for any age and hobby.

But it’s better to assemble the box yourself. Select appropriate packaging, decor and collect the necessary gifts.

Men do not pay attention to packaging, so it is advisable to make it as strict as possible. Wrapping paper that imitates wood or leather is suitable.

1. For an elderly man, a box containing a package of tea, a scarf and honey is suitable.
2. It is appropriate to give an office worker a practical diary, an expensive pen and other office supplies.
3. If a man has a car, then it is appropriate to give accessories used in the car. Suitable phone holder, car charger, thermal mug.
4. For a coffee lover, a package of expensive coffee, a stylish mug and a bar of good chocolate will suit you. Instead of chocolate, you can put expensive jam in the box.
5. It is easy for a beer lover to choose the contents of the set. It is appropriate to put all kinds of chips and a beer mug.
6. A man who leads a healthy lifestyle will benefit from a set of sporting goods, T-shirts, and sports nutrition.

For children

A set of dolls and necessary accessories will suit a little girl.

1. An older girl can put together a set of children's cosmetics, in addition to cookies or tea.
2. It is appropriate to give a future student a stylish flash drive, a new phone, or an expensive set of cosmetics.
3. A set of pyramids or cars will suit a little boy.
4. It is appropriate for a student to assemble a box from original accessories for studying; erasers, colored pens, paints, etc. are suitable.
5. Teens will love a new video game, hair accessory, or phone case.

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