The impression of the presented gift depends not only on the gift itself, but also on how it is presented. For example, you can not donate a ring without a special box, since such a surprise will not achieve the desired effect. The same applies to other gifts. To surprise the birthday, you can pack the selected gift in the form of candy. First of all, for the hero of the occasion, it will be a real surprise, because intrigue increases in the process of unpacking a present, and making such a package with your own hands is a snap.
Paper selection
Packing in the form of candy for a gift can be made of various materials.
- Sheet glossy paper. It can be multi-colored or monophonic. It has a small density, due to which it is very easy to work with it when making small presents.
- Kraft. High-quality wear-resistant material, is offered for packaging large gifts. Rough, has a ribbed structure. Good for decorating gifts in the styles of retro and provence.
It is desirable to additionally decorate the coating for greater aesthetics.
- Tishyu. Papyrus drawing paper with a thin light structure. Gifts, decorated in the form of candy from this material, look very elegant and solid. Suitable for packaging gifts of complex shape.
- Polysilk. Plastic film coated with a metallic tint. It is offered only in a monophonic version. Suitable for packing rectangular gifts and toys, which are made out like chocolate candy, unfolding only on one side - on top.
- Corrugated paper. From material with a large embossing it turns out a very interesting and beautiful shape for a gift.
If you supplement the packaging with polysilk ribbons, you get an even more spectacular look.
- Mulberry. Designed look of pressed paper. Available in different shades, may have an ornament or other decorations. It is used for packing presents of any form.
How to pack?
To make your own packaging in the form of candy for a gift, you will need:
- color paper;
- double sided tape;
- glue;
- scissors;
- pen or pencil;
- decorative ribbons.
Step-by-step execution involves several actions.
- Cut a future candy template out of colored paper. If the gift is larger than the specified sizes, then make a template with more suitable parameters.
- Fold the workpiece along the lines and stick the tape on the connection line.
- Connect the edges, that is, wrap the "candy".
- Decorate the packaging with any elements (rhinestones, color inserts, markers).
- Put a surprise inside (side) and tie a ribbon at both ends.
For a small presentation
There is an even simpler way to pack a gift in the form of candy; it is more suitable for smaller gifts. This candy will turn out in the form of "Raffaello". To do this, prepare:
- packing paper;
- white paper for a decorative stand;
- knife;
- stapler or scotch tape;
- small round object (suitable, for example, a capsule from under shoe covers or from a chocolate egg);
Follow a few steps.
- Cut a circle from the selected material.
- Make a paper present container out of paper, use a decorative egg for this.
- Put the gift inside the blank and secure the ends with a stapler or tape.
- Make a white stand out of white paper. You can perform it in a corrugated form, you should get something like a round fan. Form a basket-shaped stand.
- Decorate the wrapper and stand, put the wrapped gift on the stand.
Gift wrapping
In the case of a large gift, packing in the form of candy will be problematic. But who said that all the sweets are wrapped on both sides? Remember the chocolate candies in the boxes - their packaging has a completely different shape: the candy is laid out in the center of the wrapping paper, the edges are folded together and fixed. So you can pack and a big surprise. And no matter what form it is, let it be a large square box - this gift will also be shaped into a candy.
Choose a suitable paper, it should be a fairly dense material, as probably a large gift has a great weight. Put the gift in the middle of the package, gently lift all the edges and put it together. Secure with a stapler and decorate with ribbons or a bow.
A master class on packing a gift in the form of candy is waiting for you further.