I am givinig my husband a blanket with something special personalized on it. I am thinking about putting it in a pretty wicker basket........how would you wrap this? I need something unique.
2006-12-04 16:15:17 · 11 answers · asked by ' 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Well TC gave the answer if you are alone. So I will go with the idea that you might have children or family around...
A wicker basket is nice but not very masculine for him. What about wrapping it in paper, like a cylinder. Then tie the ends up instead of taping them and make it look like a giant candy. Or what about getting it under the tree when he is not around and using it as the tree skirt and hide it with all the presents on top and then he can notice it at the end of handing out the gifts.
2006-12-04 16:26:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
buy some clear plastic wrap (at a party supply store usually) - you need the longest roll. Cut a section that would extend about 2 feet out from the basket when the basket is centered on it. pull the sides up carefully , you will have to move them around to get the look you want . tie the gathered portion at the top with green and red raffia. Make a bow with the raffia and attach. Fluff the top out and cut it to shape as needed. This is pleasing to the eye and also not too "girly" The raffia gives a more earthy masculine look.
2006-12-05 11:11:00 · answer #2 · answered by jamocha 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I like the wicker basket, because you can use it later... but use a clear plastic bag that they use for easter baskets. it will be unique and will show off all of your clever personalizations.
2006-12-05 15:44:46 · answer #3 · answered by Kat_n_da_hat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you should let the blanket wrap you- 2 gifts in one:)
2006-12-05 22:49:46 · answer #4 · answered by justcurious 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could make it into a treasure hunt. Give him clues till it leads to the blanket. You could maybe hide it inside a couch cushion or the freezer, bathtub or dryer. Some where it wouldn't be expected. The fun is the hunt & then you are rewarded!
2006-12-05 09:24:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The fabric will likely catch on the cut ends of the wicker, and it can cause it to fray. Sorry about that.
2006-12-05 00:46:00 · answer #6 · answered by steviewag 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would suggest wrapping the basket with cellophane first to ensure that the blanket is not wrinkled when opened.
then wrap with wrapping paper.
hope this helps1
2006-12-05 15:44:29 · answer #7 · answered by newsgirl07az 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you could sneak off while everyones caught up xmas morning and make the bed with it and top with a big red bow. Then maybe sneak bk in and have him get you something out of the bedroom.?
2006-12-05 02:36:13 · answer #8 · answered by prettylittlepowderkeg 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are alone, why not wrap yourself in it when he is not looking. He will love it and remember it!
2006-12-05 00:19:13 · answer #9 · answered by T C 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
some of the malls can put it in a can for you and he would have ft to use a can opener to open it
2006-12-05 00:20:41 · answer #10 · answered by m.w.meredith@sbcglobal.net 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋