How to Wrap a Gift in a Vintage Handkerchief
Select a suitable vintage or old handkerchief., Select a suitably sized gift., Place the gift inside the gift box., Tie the top-knot in place with a piece of grosgrain ribbon or a large piece of lace., Add a finishing touch., Finished.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Select a suitable vintage or old handkerchief.
Choose a design that you know will please your recipient.
Vintage and antique handkerchiefs can be found in a variety of places, such as antique stores, online stores/auctions, thrift stores, and so forth.
Even a family member might have some, if you don't already collect them. -
Step 2: Select a suitably sized gift.
The gift will need to be smaller than the handkerchief, hence this is ideal for pieces of jewelry in a small box, figurines, antique what-nots, etc.
The gift must be placed inside a small box that the handkerchief will cover. , Place the box in the center of the old handkerchief.
Pull up the edges of the handkerchief around the box and gather together in the middle.
A top-knot should form. , Try to choose ribbon or lace fitting with the handkerchief's era and design. , In the middle of the box, tie or clip on an antique/old embellishment.
This could be an old brooch, an old artificial flower, something pulled off an antique piece of clothing, etc.
Use your imagination for this. , The gift is now ready for your vintage-loving recipient. -
Step 3: Place the gift inside the gift box.
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Step 4: Tie the top-knot in place with a piece of grosgrain ribbon or a large piece of lace.
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Step 5: Add a finishing touch.
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Step 6: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Choose a design that you know will please your recipient.
Vintage and antique handkerchiefs can be found in a variety of places, such as antique stores, online stores/auctions, thrift stores, and so forth.
Even a family member might have some, if you don't already collect them.
The gift will need to be smaller than the handkerchief, hence this is ideal for pieces of jewelry in a small box, figurines, antique what-nots, etc.
The gift must be placed inside a small box that the handkerchief will cover. , Place the box in the center of the old handkerchief.
Pull up the edges of the handkerchief around the box and gather together in the middle.
A top-knot should form. , Try to choose ribbon or lace fitting with the handkerchief's era and design. , In the middle of the box, tie or clip on an antique/old embellishment.
This could be an old brooch, an old artificial flower, something pulled off an antique piece of clothing, etc.
Use your imagination for this. , The gift is now ready for your vintage-loving recipient.
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