The Gift Wrapping Book (Hardcover)

by Caroline Birkett (Author) "The giving of gifts is at the heart of almost every type of celebration and gift wrapping has become an important part of this long..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From Booklist
Gift wrapping, according to former textile designer Birkett, is a feat to be accomplished and then admired. Her instructions include those both nimble and not and range from covering a basic box to fashioning crackers for all occasions. There is something for everyone in these 150-plus different projects. Each runs about a page or two with minimal directions, large color photographs, and occasional tips on best/alternate methods. Some of the more unusual ideas: a rose-embellished bow, an origami box, a paper fan bow, and woven paper baskets, among others. At the end are the basics: materials, tools, and the five fundamental techniques (measuring, transferring, scoring, folding, and cutting). This handy how-to will leave gift givers rapt with pleasure. Barbara Jacobs
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Product Description
The book is full of ideas and inspirational photographs that will fire anyone's imagination. Whether its exploring the possibilities of recycling newsprint, corrugated paper, or string, or inspiring the reader to find new and exciting combinations of shop-bought papers and ribbons, Caroline Birkett has suggestions galore. One whole chapter gives detailed instructions for making individual boxes and bags to accommodate awkward shapes; another is devoted to providing solutions for really tricky wrapping problems; yet a third is filled with advice and suggestions for finishing touches, from tags to tassels and paper flowers. Step-by-step photography ensures every project is easy to follow, with mouthwatering pictures of the finished wrapping.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles PLC (October 25, 2002)
• ISBN-10: 0715312987
• ISBN-13: 978-0715312988
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,836,479 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Too primitive, September 30, 2004

By	Jelena V.P. (Maryland, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gift Wrapping Book: Over 150 Ideas for All Occasions (Paperback)

I was quite disappointed with this book. Included patterns and templates were, well, great if you are in a 5th grade. Some designs were simply tasteless (wrapping a gift in a bubble-wrap - oh please!). I was also expecting to see more techniques for making bows and gift accessories, but there were mostly instructions on how to make boxes and some hideous fabric bags. And does anyone really need 10 introductory pages and 2 pages about the types of ribbons in a 100-page book?

Don't expect to impress anyone except your Mom and Grandma, who will like almost anything you do anyway.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm actually looking forward to next Christmas!, January 1, 2004

By	Amanda Richards "Modest to the extreme" (Georgetown, Guyana) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Gift Wrapping Book: Over 150 Ideas for All Occasions (Paperback)

This book has some of the best gift wrapping tips and ideas I've ever seen.

This Christmas, I was getting bored wrapping gifts the same old way, so I began surfing for some ideas to spice it up a little. This book did not disappoint. It has ideas for all skill levels, and uses materials that are widely available. It also has great wrapping ideas for gifts with unusual shapes and sizes.

It comes complete with simple instructions, step by step photographs and diagrams, and even has all the templates you need to get started.

From now on, all gifts will be spectacular, inside and out.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The solution to a problem, October 9, 2005

By	John Madden - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gift Wrapping Book: Over 150 Ideas for All Occasions (Paperback)

A wonderful, wonderful book. We want to make chocolate boxes and they must be inexpensive, quick and easy to make. This book is perfect - clear instructions, lots of templates. We love it.