Gift Wrapping project
2027 clay county only project (not eligible for State fair)
Exhibit Guidelines:
- Do NOT put a gift in the wrapped package. The package should contain a baggie of sand or dirt that will help weigh the package down and make it easier to display.
- Each wrapped package should include an index card containing the following information:
- theme
- occasion for the gift
- gender and age of the recipient
Exhibit Class Guidelines: Beginner (grades 3-5)
Grade 3
- Gift - One (1) simple wrapped box, square or rectangular.
- Wrapping material – any pre-printed paper (i.e., commercial wrapping paper, newspaper, comic strip paper, or brown paper bag)
- Bows – can be a self-made or a commercial bow
Grade 4
- Gift - One (1) wrapped cylinder-shaped package with a finished end, using paper
- Wrapping material – any pre-printed paper (i.e., commercial wrapping paper, newspaper, comic strip paper, or brown paper bag)
- Bows – can be a self-made or a commercial bow
Grade 5
- Gift - One (1) square, rectangle or cylinder-shaped package. Top must be wrapped separately. Include a liner for box. The judge must be able to open the box without changing the appearance of the box.
- Wrapping material – any pre-printed paper (i.e., commercial wrapping paper, newspaper, comic strip paper, or brown paper bag)
- Bows – can be a self-made or a commercial bow
Intermediate (grades 6-8)
Grade 6
- Gift - Exhibit a minimum of 3 wrapped boxes of any shape into a theme.
- Examples: drum set, train, truck, house, castle, etc.
- Wrapping material – any pre-printed paper (i.e., commercial wrapping paper, newspaper, comic strip paper, or brown paper bag)
- Bows – can be a self-made or are not necessary if it does not go with your theme
Grade 7
- Gift - Exhibit 1 odd shaped package wrapped in paper. Shape may be heart, round, octagon, diamond, etc.
- Wrapping material – any pre-printed paper (i.e., commercial wrapping paper, newspaper, comic strip paper, or brown paper bag)
- Bows – self-made
Grade 8
- Gift – One (1) wrapped package
- Wrapping material - any material other than paper and bows. Emphasis will be on originality and creativity. Examples: use a towel, material, clothing, felt, diapers, blankets, etc. Wrapping should coordinate with the gift’s occasion.
Advanced (grades 9-12)
Grade 9
- Gift – One (1) package which is not wrapped in a box. Examples: an umbrella, a baseball bat, a broom, oversized items, etc.
- Wrapping material – anything
- Bows – can must be self-made or are not necessary if it does not go with your theme
Grade 10
- Gift - One (1) self-made gift bag-decorated. Fill with tissue paper for display purposes.
- Wrapping material – any type of self-made gift bag
Grade 11
- Gift – One (1) package prepared for shipping, meeting current U.S. Postal Service regulations. This package should contain a wrapped package. Note: box will be opened by judge to check positioning and cushioning of the inside package.
Grade 12
- Free Choice. Exhibit one (1) package using 5 skills from the above divisions. Be creative!
General Clay County 4-H Project record sheet:
*Optional - Judges are not to discredit if not turned in with project at judging.
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