Gift Wrapping
Masterclass
Begin with the end in mind
My name is # 1PG and I am an awful wrapper . My usual effort looks like a 3 year old has attached paper , sticky tape and glitter before covering the package in the ensuing mess . Ms C on the other hand is an 8th level black belt wrapper of gifts . She is so good , other families ask her to wrap their gifts ! This year , to help all struggling gentlemen with the same affliction as I suffer , I have kindly asked this master elf of paper wizardry to dispense her wisdom and give tips on successful wrapping this festive season . Ms C , over to you ...
One of my favourite movie clips , with reference to gift wrapping , is the scene in “ Love Actually ” when Alan Rickman ’ s poor character is confounded and exasperated by the extravagant gift wrapping process , as delivered by Rowan Atkinson . I am sure that most people who do not simply love the process , despair at the mere thought of having to try and make good on the presentation ; surely the gift alone is good enough ? Wrapping a present well can make all the difference .
By Ms C
Once you have a good idea of the gifts you are going to purchase , either at a shop or online , the next port of call should be the stationery store . Here is where the next two points come into play :
A Theme
Generally I work around a theme for my gift wrapping . This could be either a story , or a message , or a group of colours . This helps me to focus and create the visual image I want to see around the Christmas tree ; I am ever the photographer so it all has to look aesthetically pleasing . My theme this year is London , reds , whites and brown paper .
Preparation
Being a stationery store lover , I seldom need a ( good ) reason to go in and browse around . This year , to try and assist the PG world , I have decided to show you my mini arsenal of goodies that are ready to go for Christmas wrapping . You do not need not go this crazy , but it does give you a good idea of what is out there .
CHRISTMAS GENTLEMAN 29