Gift Wrapping for Males

Gift wrapping for males in our family can be challenging.  Small gifts don't look good in large patterned wrap and I don't want to make them look like Christmas gifts either.  During one of my sessions reading other people's blogs, I found a unique way to wrap small gifts.  The idea was to use the inside of those business envelopes that come with an overall design on their inside.

Some of them have designs that are small and repeat over the entire paper surface.  You just have to turn the envelop inside out and cut it to the desired size.

Stars and Bars on the Inside of a Business Envelop

Then you have a rather sturdy yet proportional patterned paper for the small gift.  Most all of the envelopes have a design that would be a good pattern for a male.

Tie-Tack Gift Wrap

So when it came time to give a gift that could be wrapped in the envelop, I used one that I had saved for just that reason.  We have had four male members of our family be baptized in the last year.  Walter and I bought tie-tacks for each of them to commemorate their choices.

Name and Stars Create A Sharp Patterned Wrap

I wrapped the first one in the envelop paper.  It turned out so nice that I copied the idea of the project by printing computer paper in a pattern using their names as the design.

Another Ribbon Style Choice

My daughter, Patricia, suggested the ribbon and seal trimming for the masculine touch.

Names on Computer Paper, Ribbons and Seals Were Used to Decorate the Gifts

I thought they turned out very nice.  I love to make a thoughtful presentation of any little gift I am giving.  For me, it adds to the enjoyment of giving.