County Project: Gift Wrapping

Description: Youth will use creativity while wrapping a gift using a variety of techniques. All arts and craft exhibits must include a 4-H Craft Information Card, 4-H 618A.

State Fair Entries: Newton County project, but 1 entry will be exhibited as Arts and Crafts, General.

Exhibit Guidelines:

  1. Packages wrapped for exhibits should not contain any articles. Tape must not show.
  2. Purchased bows will not be accepted.
  3. An overall champion for each division will be selected.
  4. A 4-Her should enroll in the appropriate level based on the number of years they have participated in the project.
  5. Consider giving a demonstration to one or more of your friends, 4-H Club, etc. showing techniques of Gift Wrapping.
  6. The exhibit should have a gift tag with the member’s name, member’s club, member’s grade, and occasion for the gift.
  7. The project must also have a 4-H Craft Information Card.

Level 1 (1-3 Years in Project)

Exhibit: You may select one (1) of the following suggestions listed below. You must increase difficulty each year. Be creative with your design.

Level 2 (4-6 Years in Project)

Exhibit: You may select one (1) of the following suggestions listed below. You must increase difficulty each year. Be creative with your design.

Level 3 (7-10 Years in Project)

Exhibit: You may select one (1) of the following suggestions listed below. You must increase difficulty each year. Be creative with your design.

 Suggestions for Exhibits (Any of these suggestions can be exhibited for any level as long as you increase difficulty and skill):

  1. Wrap a rectangular/square box with a handmade bow. (Suggested for Level 1)
  2. Wrap a gift with material besides that of commercial gift wrapping paper. (Suggested for Level 2)
  3. Wrap as well as incorporate a non box item in a create design. Examples includes a diaper, umbrella, ball, etc. (Suggested for Level 3)
  4. Wrap a package that can be opened with the inside being decorated and presentable. (Suggested for Level 2)
  5. Create a tiered design for a gift. (Suggested for Level 2)
  6. Wrap an odd shaped and/or sized containers. (Suggested for Level 1)
  7. Be creative by drawing or crafting a design on material you wish to use as wrapping paper. (Suggested for Level 1,2,3)
  8. Wrap a cylinder-shaped package. (Suggested for Level 2)

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