Are you just a little bored of grabbing some paper from the gift wrap stand, wrapping it around your present and taping it down? Is it starting to look a little dull and unimaginative? With a little bit of time and effort we can transform that sheet of paper from the gift wrap stand and other items into something very unique for that carefully chosen gift. Your family and friends will love the packaging as much as the gift.

Adopting the theme of the present for the wrapping is a good starting point. Gardening gifts are an obvious example – seeds and gardening gloves presented in a flower pot, wrapped in cellophane and tied with jute. Baby gifts presented in a basket, lined with tissue paper and tied with a pink or blue ribbon, which can be used afterwards for handy storage in the nursery.

Christmas is an excellent time for children to get involved in making their own gift wrap and tags. Stamp snowflakes, stars or Christmas trees on to craft paper, if you don’t want to invest in stamps you can make your own using potatoes and carrots. Copy the image on to handmade tags, add some ribbon and get wrapping!

Make your own gift boxes and bags, you’ll find plenty of instructions on-line and in craft magazines. Bags are probably the easiest way to start if you want to craft your own; you can make them the perfect size for your present and then personalise using your own favourite crafting passion or buy a selection of motifs and papers – a morning browsing in your local craft store will offer up endless possibilities. But if you’re not up for the challenge of making your own then buy blank boxes or bags and don’t forget that bags and boxes you receive presents in can be kept and recycled – just add your own motif, ribbon and tag and you’ve created another unique idea which you won’t find on the gift wrap stand.

The ancient art of Origami is a fabulous idea for transforming that sheet of paper into beautiful handmade envelopes, labels and containers. If you are giving cash as a present you could use the notes to create little origami hearts and flowers and slip them into a greeting card. Who knows, you might even get hooked on a great new hobby!

Combine a bargain buy from the gift wrap stand with some artistic imagination and make a totally exclusive look.

There are a broad variety of Display Stand available online and some excellent ones at Display Stands be sure to have a good look around before making a purchase.