We give presents to lots of different people for lots of different occasions. But there are times when we want to give a special gift, or we want the recipient to feel truly loved; we really want them to know we care. Those are times when we can get stuck, shopping and shopping for the perfect gift. But making it special isn’t only about the present; there are other ways to show our feelings too; by adding a personal touch or by making the giving a special experience. Here are a few tips for giving a special gift:
- Make It - A homemade gift is a labor of love and the recipient knows you’ve taken the time and put in the effort to do something just for them. We all love to receive handmade presents and there are thousands of ideas ranging from coupons and poetry to woodworking. And beyond that are the gifts of your time. The sky is the limit so let your imagination run wild.
- Personalize It – You don’t have to be handy or crafty to give a personal gift. Almost anything you purchase can be personalized; clothing, towels, jewelry, mugs, trinket boxes, money clips, and golf clubs can be marked with the initials of the recipient. Books can have a special message or an inspirational quote written on the inside cover. And you can go further. You can buy an unfinished item at a craft store and complete it yourself. You can add a little sparkle or bling to a store-bought item by attaching some trimming or beads. You can put an inscription on a gift, putting it inside a piece of jewelry, on the bottom of a tea box, inside the rim of a golf bag or anyplace else you can get an engraving tool, wood-burning tool, or a Sharpie.
- Wrap It – When it comes to wrapping presents it’s time to think outside the box, and the paper. While you can personalize the wrapping by using a themed wrapping paper which reflects the recipient’s interests, paper and gift bags are not the only options. Material, objects, blankets and beautiful boxes can all hold the original item and unconventional wrap can make giving it so much fun! So if they love to play sports, pack their gift into a small duffel bag. If they are an environmentalist, pack it into a reusable tote. If they love to sew or quilt, wrap it in a piece of pretty fabric. If they are sentimental, set it inside a beautiful hat box which can be used to store special items. And if they’re always cold, wrap the gift inside a cozy fleece blanket.
- Give It – The way you give a present can be as much fun as the present itself. We’ve all seen scenarios where a man goes to great lengths to propose to a woman and give her an engagement ring in a creative way. I don’t recommend putting your gift into a glass of champagne because, really, the tickets will get soggy and the skis won’t fit. But you can still be imaginative in your giving. You can dream up funny ways to give a gift or romantic ways to give a gift. Here are just a few suggestions to get the creative gears turning: have it delivered to their office, send it with a singing telegram, set the stage with candle light and soft music, have it set on their chair at a restaurant before you are seated at the table, gather your family and sing them a song. Fun, loving, silly, romantic, whatever the occasion and whatever your personality, you can find a creative way to give the gift.
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