How to Choose, Wrap and Present a Gift
Think about making a present, as opposed to buying one., Make a list of their likes, interests, hobbies, etc., Always try to personalize the gift to your friend., Give an experience as a gift., Consider giving a pack of small things.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Think about making a present
This adds a personal touch, and means you can customize the gift as you see fit.
Some ideas for homemade gifts include:
If you can knit, try making:
A small drawstring bag, which is often an excellent opportunity to show off all your knitting skills.
A blanket.
This is especially good as a gift for a new mother, as the blanket will be smaller and therefore take less time to complete.
A jumper, hat, gloves, etc.
Again, these are good for a new baby.
If you are good at cooking/baking, try making:
A delicious, personalized cake.
Some cupcakes/muffins.
Be original in how you add embellishments and arrange them.
A delicious meal, maybe one that your friend especially enjoys.
The container could also be a gift in itself (for instance, a nice china dish). -
Step 2: as opposed to buying one.
Even if they seem irrelevant.
Then match up a present to each one, and choose one or more to give to your friend.
Here are some examples:
If your friend likes scrapbooking, you could get:
Scrapbooking supplies.
A voucher to a scrapbook supplies shop.
A book about scrapbooking.
If they enjoy knitting, you could get:
Some novelty wool. (e.g.
Alpaca, glitter, fuzzy, etc.) A book of knitting patterns.
Some knitting supplies.
Think past needles and yarn
- maybe bobbins, stitch markers, novelty needles, circular needles, etc.
If they enjoy cooking, you could get:
Some cooking equipment.
For instance, a wok, a BBQ, some embellished skewers for kebabs, etc.
You could get something normal, then decorate it with a glue gun and some embellishments.
Make sure it's still safe to use! A recipe book.
An empty cooking-themed notebook for recipes, notes, etc. , Even if it's a perfectly normal stamp album, you could decorate the cover, then put in some interesting stamps, maybe from your friend's home country. , Maybe an all-expenses paid trip to the spa, a voucher for a free stay at an organic farm B&B for your environmental friend, etc.
Use your imagination! , For instance, if they like the spa, a basket filled with a pumice stone, organic soap, bubble bath, etc.
For a back-to-school gift, try a pencil-case, filled with supplies such as pens, pencils, and maybe a calculator. -
Step 3: Make a list of their likes
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Step 4: interests
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Step 5: hobbies
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Step 6: Always try to personalize the gift to your friend.
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Step 7: Give an experience as a gift.
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Step 8: Consider giving a pack of small things.
Detailed Guide
This adds a personal touch, and means you can customize the gift as you see fit.
Some ideas for homemade gifts include:
If you can knit, try making:
A small drawstring bag, which is often an excellent opportunity to show off all your knitting skills.
A blanket.
This is especially good as a gift for a new mother, as the blanket will be smaller and therefore take less time to complete.
A jumper, hat, gloves, etc.
Again, these are good for a new baby.
If you are good at cooking/baking, try making:
A delicious, personalized cake.
Some cupcakes/muffins.
Be original in how you add embellishments and arrange them.
A delicious meal, maybe one that your friend especially enjoys.
The container could also be a gift in itself (for instance, a nice china dish).
Even if they seem irrelevant.
Then match up a present to each one, and choose one or more to give to your friend.
Here are some examples:
If your friend likes scrapbooking, you could get:
Scrapbooking supplies.
A voucher to a scrapbook supplies shop.
A book about scrapbooking.
If they enjoy knitting, you could get:
Some novelty wool. (e.g.
Alpaca, glitter, fuzzy, etc.) A book of knitting patterns.
Some knitting supplies.
Think past needles and yarn
- maybe bobbins, stitch markers, novelty needles, circular needles, etc.
If they enjoy cooking, you could get:
Some cooking equipment.
For instance, a wok, a BBQ, some embellished skewers for kebabs, etc.
You could get something normal, then decorate it with a glue gun and some embellishments.
Make sure it's still safe to use! A recipe book.
An empty cooking-themed notebook for recipes, notes, etc. , Even if it's a perfectly normal stamp album, you could decorate the cover, then put in some interesting stamps, maybe from your friend's home country. , Maybe an all-expenses paid trip to the spa, a voucher for a free stay at an organic farm B&B for your environmental friend, etc.
Use your imagination! , For instance, if they like the spa, a basket filled with a pumice stone, organic soap, bubble bath, etc.
For a back-to-school gift, try a pencil-case, filled with supplies such as pens, pencils, and maybe a calculator.
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