Cardboard Gift Boxes

How many times has this happened to you? You have the perfect gift. The wrapping paper is ready to go and the scissors and tape are in hand. However there are cardboard gift boxes to be found in your home. This vexing problem can be solved in a number of ways.

Creative individuals who have a good sense of humor can usually come up with innovative alternatives to cardboard gift boxes. It is important to remember that the person receiving the gift needs to have a good sense of humor as well. After all, the gift is for the recipient and the presentation should reflect that person’s tastes.

One of my favorite alternatives to the cardboard gift boxes is the cereal box. This item is easily found in most kitchens and it does make for great packaging for certain recipients. I came upon this idea quite by mistake. I had to wrap a gift for my nephew. Of course there were no cardboard gift boxes to be found so I opted to use an empty cereal box to conceal the present.

My nephew loved the presentation so much that I decided to use cereal boxes for each of the presents I bought for him as long as they would fit. My sister-in-law keeps me up to date on his favorite cereals and I usually buy his favorite brand for the packaging.

The process of using the cereal container actually takes more thought than simply using cardboard gift boxes but I tend to remember to pick this item up more often. In fact, I give him the cereal as part of his gift when the present will not fit in the unusual packaging. It has become a family tradition of sorts.

Not everyone would appreciate such unusual packaging options so it is important to keep a healthy supply of cardboard gift boxes on hand. There are so many intricate designs and innovative packaging available today that you probably won’t need the wrapping paper after all.

One of my favorite cardboard gift boxes is designed to look like a handbag. I like to keep a few of these on hand. These packaging supplies are perfect for gifts of jewelry and perfumes. Some of these cardboard gift boxes have a little chain as a carrying strap. They make wonderful presentations for the receiver.

The many designs available in present packaging can help you make a huge impact without spending hours wrestling with old fashioned cardboard gift boxes, wrapping paper and tape. Just make sure to keep well stocked.