Wrapping paper, gift boxes, bows et al

Fluorescence

Had a quick look but didn't see a thread on this for this year. Post up good deals on wrapping stuff, as well as pictures of your favourite ways to decorate presents :P It's by far my favourite part of Christmas!

S how do you guys wrap things? Usually I go for wrapping paper, ribbons, bows and a tag, but this year I picked up a few gift boxes in Lidl so I'll be using them methinks Anyone see good offers on them anywhere else?

Also picked up ribbon and bows today in Easons - they've 4 rolls of 4m Christmas tree ribbons for €2.

I also LOVE seeing pictures of awesomely wrapped presents (sad, I know ) so if anyone is proud of their wrapping skills, do post em up here. :P

I think these are really great looking - gonna aim for this, I reckon!

paddy147

Dealz and also Pennys are good for wrapping paper and ribbons.

Fluorescence

Didn't think of dealz, thanks

paddy147

Fluorescence wrote: »

Didn't think of dealz, thanks

Ikea aswell,downstairs beside the cash tills.:)

hdowney

I am krap at wrapping, just about got the nack of wrapping square presents without using the whole darn roll of paper!! I am beyond pointless at ribbon - I can't get it to curl with the scissors at all. I'll give it a lash perhaps this year we will see. As yet not sure what kinda paper I am gonna go for, keeping an eye out for something that proper catches my eye, and also for decent deals on paper. I hate some of that see-thru cheap shyte so trying to avoid that if possible, you can't always tell though when it is in the celophane.

paddy147

Aldi are also selling gift wrapping sets for 3 euro 99 cents.

4 rolls of wrapping paper,4 rolls of ribbon,bag or bows and sellotape in each pack.

Fluorescence

I used to be beyond useless until my aunt sat me down about 3/4 years ago and taught me to wrap properly :P Now I love it!

hdowney

Fluorescence wrote: »

I used to be beyond useless until my aunt sat me down about 3/4 years ago and taught me to wrap properly :P Now I love it!

Can I borrow your aunt?!!

Fluorescence

No :P But I had a quick google and there's tonnes of tutorials online, like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5PgcSAm_uA

Not too difficult once you get the hang of it!

tomboylady

I ADORE wrapping. I wrapped my first few gifts yesterday afternoon... it was like a tornado of ribbon and glitter had hit my kitchen table! I decide on the wrapping depending on who it's for and what it is. I'm all about the paper with matching ribbon and matching tags. Or else fancy tissue paper, ribbons and gift bags. I cannot stand those bows that have teeny tiny sticky patches on the back; they never stay on the gifts long enough for the person to get it. Waste of time.

paddy147

Homestore & More selling off wrapping paper for 99 cents.

5 meter rolls and many colours to choose from.

Also bows,ribbons and 50 pack Christmass card sets.

Just bought a load of stuff in there today.

miss no stars

tomboylady wrote: »

I ADORE wrapping. I wrapped my first few gifts yesterday afternoon... it was like a tornado of ribbon and glitter had hit my kitchen table! I decide on the wrapping depending on who it's for and what it is. I'm all about the paper with matching ribbon and matching tags. Or else fancy tissue paper, ribbons and gift bags. I cannot stand those bows that have teeny tiny sticky patches on the back; they never stay on the gifts long enough for the person to get it. Waste of time.

I found a way to make them stick last year....

Don't rely on the "sticky" tab, roll up a bit of sellotape and stick it to the "sticky" thing, then press down onto present and it'll stay well put.

eskimocat

I got 3 rolls of foil wrapping paper in Aldi last the weekend before last @ €2 each (5m)... what I liked about it, on the inside of the paper there are printed cutting out lines to help you keep straight edges... Great for wrapping... not so pretty for opening but it sped things up this side...

Fluorescence

Bought more presents today which means... more wrapping! Aside from that pack of 3 I got in Lidl last week, I haven't seen any suitable gift boxes anywhere (they were either too tiny or €10-15 each :eek:). Thus, back to good old wrapping paper. Got some nice rolls in the newsagents, €2 each for 5m.

I love the idea of the printed lines! If you were very meticulous, you could always draw them on lightly with pencil and a ruler :P

hdowney

I love the idea of the printed lines. I cut the paper and it's damn all over the place!

Wrapping is done! Love it. My ideal job would be wrapping gifts like Rowan Atkinson does in Love Actually! I would LOVE to receive a gift wrapped up like that....I wouldn't care what was inside!

Fluorescence

Me too Found some more decently sized gift boxes in Arnotts today, but they were kinda expensive (€4-6 depending on size). I finished wrapping 2 presents today though, put them in the smaller gift boxes with red tissue paper and then tied up with ribbon. I'm actually so excited for them to be opened now! They look like great craic to open up, if I do say so myself* :P


*I'm terribly modest about my wrapping abilities, don't ya know :P :P :P

hdowney

I haven't bought all my presents yet, but I will prolly start wrapping the ones I have tomorrow as I have a SS to wrap for Saturday

Posy

I love wrapping pressies too! Here's some of mine.







And all the presents under the tree so far

Fluorescence

Gorgeous! We haven't got our tree up yet but when we do I'll be posting my pictures :P

Posy

Good! I love pictures of purdy presents.

Fluorescence

Where'd you get your ribbons btw? They're fab

armitage1971

Posy wrote: »

I love wrapping pressies too! Here's some of mine.







And all the presents under the tree so far

They look beautiful :-) Too beautiful to open:-)

paddy147

Pic of the wrapping paper in Homestore & More.

Not bad for 1 euro a roll.

kitten_k

Just finished wrapping the last of my presents.

I got lovely wrapping paper in Penny's (€1.50 for 8m) and matching gift tags (€1 for 20)

Will try to post a picture tomorrow

Ooooooooh, don't forget to sprinkle Christmas confetti on the gifts before you all wrap! I can't put gifts under the tree yet, as we will be at my parents and the tree can be seen for miles around and I don't want The Grinch to come and Steal Christmas!!!!

Fluorescence

Mayo Gurl wrote: »

Ooooooooh, don't forget to sprinkle Christmas confetti on the gifts before you all wrap! I can't put gifts under the tree yet, as we will be at my parents and the tree can be seen for miles around and I don't want The Grinch to come and Steal Christmas!!!!

I did that once a few years ago and we're STILL finding confetti :eek:

Posy

Fluorescence wrote: »

Where'd you get your ribbons btw? They're fab

In Dunnes for €2.50.

Brown Thomas had identical ribbons for €6! :rolleyes:

Idrive

I picked up some tartan wrapping paper in Supervalue yesterday.
Its not as bright as the attached picture, but looks really nice.
Plus the lines of the tartan help you cut the paper sizes out more accurately

Just need some gold ribbon now to set off the pressies nicely.

Fluorescence

Wow that's quite a nice effect! Green ribbon would go nicely too

Idrive

Fluorescence wrote: »

Wow that's quite a nice effect! Green ribbon would go nicely too

Ribbon in general nearly costs as much as the gift. Must have a look on ebay.

Fluorescence

Idrive wrote: »

Ribbon in general nearly costs as much as the gift. Must have a look on ebay.

Curling ribbon is easy enough to come by and cheap too! Fabric ribbon is expensive alright though. Pound shops are good, as are the likes of bookstation, easons etc

Posy

Woodies and Dunnes have Christmas ribbons for between €1.50-€2.50.
I love making my own bows, but it can be a pain getting them right!!

Fluorescence

Saw fabric ribbons in bananatree in st stephens green today for €1.49 - great selection too! Even had a tartan one :P

kitten_k

kitten_k wrote: »

Just finished wrapping the last of my presents.

I got lovely wrapping paper in Penny's (€1.50 for 8m) and matching gift tags (€1 for 20)

Will try to post a picture tomorrow

This is how they look.

Ronaldinho

Anybody know where I could get a Christmas Card that plays music (Jingle Bells or something similar) when you open it? I remember getting them as a kid and now looking for one for my niece. Have checked Reads and Swalk but to no avail. Will check Easons tomorrrow but just thought someone might know???

Fluorescence

Try a €2 shop? I'd say they'd have a singing card! Or the card gallery, but they're very expensive sometimes :eek: