Gift Wrapping

GUIDELINES:
1. Refer to the or poster and general display guidelines.
2. Packages for exhibits should not contain articles, and have an Exhibit Card attached to the
package.
3. Each package should have a Gift Tag (coordinate with the gift wrapping & without an envelope)
filled out as to who it is to & from. (Not the same as an exhibit tag)
4. Level 1 can use store bought bows or you can have help making them. Level 2 & 3 are required to
make your own bows.
EXHIBIT CLASSES:
LEVEL 1: Grade 3 thru 5 (suggested)
You may select one (1) of the following categories to exhibit. Level 1 can use a store-bought bow
or have help making one. Do not repeat categories.
• Exhibit one (1) wrapped square or rectangular box, using a theme. Themes can consist of baby
shower, graduation, anniversary, wedding, Christmas, or other holiday, etc.
• Exhibit one (1) Gift Bag. Use a theme of your choice. Show creativity on your bag, such as
matching tissue, or topper for your bag. Weight down your bag before you begin with a bag of rice
or beans so your bag will not tip over.
• Exhibit one (1) wrapped cylinder shaped package. Show your creativity in the materials you
choose.

LEVEL 2: Grade 6 thru 8 (suggested)
You may select one (1) of the following categories to exhibit. You must make your own bows. Do not
repeat categories.
• Exhibit one (1) wrapped package that has a separate top and bottom. Each section is to be
wrapped separately so the Judge can open it. The box must contain a liner like tissue paper. Both
inside and outside wrapping will be judged.
• Exhibit a two (2) tiered packages connected together.
• Exhibit a package in any other shape other than square, rectangle, or cylinder. Example: heart,
octagon, star, oval, etc.

LEVEL 3: Grade 9 thru 12 (suggested)
You may select one (1) of the following categories to exhibit. You must make your own bows. Do not
repeat categories.
• Exhibit a self-made Gift Bag. Be creative. Weight down the bag with a bag of beans or rice so it
won’t tip over.
• Exhibit a Package wrapped using any material other than paper Example: dishtowel, baby blanket,
material, foil, etc.
• Exhibit a Gift Basket. Show creativity on the container you choose. Your basket must be wrapped
using clear wrap so the judge can see what is in it.
• Exhibit a three (3) Tiered package of boxes connected together.
• oxes connected together.