Transform a gift into an extraordinary expression of friendship or love with handmade packaging. Filled with gorgeous photographs, how-tos, and patterns, this inspiring resource offers dozens of inventive ideas that use decoupage, faux painting, gold leafing, block printing, rubber stamping, and more. Make and decorate a wide range of boxes, including shaped boxes, pillow and envelope pouches, a paper purse, and traditional Christmas crackers. Create your own gift bags or embellish plain store-bought ones with unusual closures and tops. Recycle metal tins and plastic containers, and see how to dress up terra cotta pots and cellophane. Personalize your packages with unique tags, stickers, and clips. All necessary materials and techniques are fully explained, enabling anyone to make beautiful packages.

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