Wrapping A Present: Try Something Different

How To Add a little Twist to your present wrapping!

After 5 wonderful years of marriage so far, i've continually tried to go that "extra step" to keep things fresh.  

Lets take this present for example.  With my wifes birthday fast approaching, I got a couple small gifts for her that would easily fit in this small box.  Now... that could have been the end of the gift giving process, but my mind continually goes that "extra mile" in order to keep those smiles I love to see, comin'.  

So, I decided to pick up a little stuffed animal to add to the whole wonderment of what else could be in the box as well as bump the "OH MY GOD THAT IS SO CUTE" factor up to level 10!  

Any man who is truly into his lady will go the extra mile to make the process of giving a present, that much more special.  

So, without further ado, here is a simple twist in the Oh-So-Common, gift giving process:

1.  Get a box!  Duh Right?  I did this twice, so I wanted to make sure to mention this.  Get a box that fits your gift as tight as possible, with room to put the animal on top of that gift.

 2.  Again, make sure the actual present in the box is wrapped up tight so it wont slide around in the box.  I have thin sheets of foam for packing, that I was able to quickly wrap the present in, making it fit snug and not move once the box was sealed 

 3.  Once the present is snug in the box, bring in your favorite stuffed animal.  TIP (if you can find a small giraffe, go for it!  Seeing that huge long neck sticking out of the box makes all the ladies go.. "ahhhhhh")  Position the animal in the box so that once closed, the head will stick out the top.  You don't have to always put the animal dead center.  For example, with this little pug, his legs had to be tucked in the right corner of the box for this to work.  All animals will require different positions.   

4.  Close the 2 inside flaps around the neck of the animal.  Next, close 1 of the 2 remaining top flats so that it just touches the animals head.  From here you will be able to judge the width of the cut you need to make.  Simple mark the width of the head of the animal.  TIP (I didn't do it here, but instead of marking the exact width of the head, bring your edge cut marks in 1/4 of an inch or so, to make the hole for the head to pop out fit tightly around the neck of the animal.)  Repeat the process on the final top flap.  

5.  You don't need to remove the animal in the cutting process.  Just be careful not to slice it up!  Cut a C shape from end to end of your marks.  There is no exact measurement so you will have to do all this by eye.  TIP (As I did here, try to make just 1 cut on each top flap.  If you cut to small and have to go back and cut again, the cut can look a bit sloppy.) 

6.  Your basically done at this point.  OR, you can again, go that extra mile and have some fun in personally decorating your box.  To finish up, simply close the box up and there should be a circle in the middle of the box for the head of your stuffed animal to pop out of.  If you did it right, the animal should fit snugly and just the animals head will be sticking out of the box.   

7.  TAPE IT UP!  I fortunately have the luck of using real packing tape.  This makes for decorating the box by hand much easier.  Any other kind of tape, that is clear, you just can't draw over, so if you want to draw on the box yourself, I suggest getting real, brown packing tape.  

8.  YOUR DONE, Or Are You  Honestly, at this point your done.  You can give this gift to your lady or "significant other" and you will score huge points.  However, like I've said before.  I like to go that extra mile all the time.  With that said, I drew a little sunflower on the top of the box around the hole.  YOU CANT DRAW???   Who cares.  The only thing that maters is that you try!  Its true.  Im a graphic designer by trade, but truth be told, I cant draw for shit!  Draw something cute or personal to your lady.  My girt likes sunflowers. Thus I will be getting the EXTRA "ooohhhss and ahhhhss"  not to mention more kisses and I love you's.


9.  oI would love to hear this has inspired someone to try this.  Please leave a comment if you have time.  Once you try this, you will never give a gift the same way again.  I've been married now 5 years.  I love doing new things like this to make my beautiful wife smile.  She deserves it.  She does so much and deserves every effort I can give to make her happy.  


 Bottom line in all aspects of life:  BE CREATIVE.

-C. Petrini

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