Gift Wrapping

Project resources

General Information

  1. In ALL divisions, packages are NOT to exceed 18 inches in ANY direction.
  2. Packages for exhibit should be empty.
  3. Purchased bows will NOT be acceptable.
  4. You must CREATE a gift card and attach it as you would on a regular gift instead of on the bottom of the package.
  5.  A completed record sheet MUST accompany the exhibit.

    Grade 3 

Purpose:
To learn the proper method and techniques for wrapping a simple package (square or rectangle in shape). To learn how to make simple package bows using any type ribbon. DO NOT use a bow maker.

Project Requirements:
Wrap 5 square or rectangular packages during the year, NOT including your exhibit, using purchased wrapping paper. Make your own simple bows for your packages.

Exhibit Requirements:

  1. Exhibit 1 wrapped package not to exceed 18" in length or width. Package should have a self-made bow.
  2. A completed record sheet for this project.

 

Grade 4

Purpose:
Learn to wrap cylinder shaped packages.

Project Requirements:
Wrap 2 square or rectangular packages and 4 cylinder shaped packages during the
year, NOT including your exhibit, using purchased wrapping paper. DO NOT use a
bow maker. See page 16 for specific guidelines.

Exhibit Requirements:

  1. Exhibit 1 wrapped cylinder shaped gift package. Show creativity in your exhibit.
  2. A completed record sheet for this project.

 

Grade 5

Purpose:
Learn to wrap gift packages with the top of the package wrapped separately from the bottom. Learn to fold and place tissue liners in packages for clothing gifts; and proper use of tissue as a protector for gifts. Experiment with incorporating unique ideas in gift wrapping by using such items as flowers, toys, kitchen utensils, etc. either alone or with a self made bow. DO NOT use a bow maker.

Project Requirements:
Wrap 4 packages during the year using the techniques you have learned in the previous two divisions. Wrap 5 packages during the year, NOT including your exhibit, with the package top wrapped separately from the bottom and containing a tissue liner. See page 17 for specific guidelines.

Exhibit Requirements:

  1. Exhibit 1 wrapped gift package (no larger than 18" x 18" x 18") using the skills you have learned this year. The gift package top must be wrapped separately from the bottom and must contain a tissue liner. Show creativity in the uses of package design and trim. The package will be judged on the inside appearance as well as the outside wrapping.
  2. A completed record sheet for this project.

 

Grade 6

Purpose:
Learn to be creative and to design your own ideas into an attractive gift.

Exhibit Requirements:

  1. Exhibit 1 gift bag creating your own bag or using a plain, purchased bag. You MUST add your own decorations. Attach a self-made gift card to the handle with required information on it.
  2. A completed record sheet for this project.

 

Grade 7

Purpose:
Learn to wrap gift packages using materials other than purchased gift wrap. Learn to use a variety of materials for the package trim OTHER than bows.

Project Requirements:
Wrap 6 packages during the year using the techniques you have learned in the previous division of this project. Wrap 4 gift packages during the year, NOT including your exhibit using wrapping materials other than gift wrap (i.e. burlap, fabrics, scarves, towels, newsprint, etc.). 

Exhibit Requirements:

  1. Exhibit 1 wrapped gift package (no larger than 18" x 18" x 18") using any material other than purchased gift wrap and ribbon. Judging will include the originality and creativity of the exhibit as well as the techniques used.
  2. A completed record sheet for this project.
Grades 8 & up

Purpose:
Learn to design and make your own wrapping paper (i.e. roller painting, string pulling, dip dying, stenciling, etc.). Continue to experiment with trims other than bows.

Project Requirements:
Wrap 10 gift packages during the year, NOT including your exhibit. At least one half of those packages MUST be wrapped with paper you have designed. See pages 18 through 20 for specific guidelines.

Exhibit Requirements:

  1. Exhibit 1 wrapped gift package of any shape. You MUST design your own wrapping paper. Use creativity in developing the desired effect with self made wrapping. Trims may be of your own design or of materials compatible with the paper. Package should have a self made bow compatible with the paper. (No bow maker and be creative.)
  2. A completed record sheet for this project.