The cheerful contrast of red and white makes for pretty packages under the tree. Buy papers featuring graphic or geometric patterns, then tie on a red satin ribbon. The gift tag is a textile pattern, which was scanned into the computer and shrunk down. You can download the gift tag here. For another simple idea, wrap a box with plain Kraft paper, then add bands of scrapbook or construction paper. The top band features a tree silhouette that was cut out using scrapbooking tools.  

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Use scrapbooking scissors or pinking shears to cut decorative edges on gift cards or paper bands. Satin ribbon tied into a bow will have a graceful drape; wire-edged ribbon will have a three-dimensional shape.

TEMPLATES & PATTERNS:
Gift Tag
Gift Band