Creative ways to present a gift voucher
One of the certainties of Christmas is that you’ll either give or receive at least one voucher. So, how do you wrap your gift card with wrapping paper or other crafty objects in a beautiful way?
How do you wrap a gift voucher creatively?
This year, rather than presenting your loved one with a standard envelope or card, try one of our eight creative ways to wrap and present a gift card. These simple ideas can be gifted all year round and will make receiving a practical token just that little bit more magical.
8 beautiful ways to wrap a gift card or voucher
1. Wrap it in a beautiful scarf
With scarves currently trending and some gorgeous versions readily available in shops, give the fashionista in your life a gift voucher wrapped in a beautiful scarf. Find a small box and place your voucher inside. Fold the scarf into a triangle shape and place the box in the middle. Fold the bottom, pointy end up over the box, bring the top side down, then fold the two outer ends towards each other and tie in a knot to secure.
SHOP THE LOOK: Daisy satin scarves, $13.99 (usually $19.95), from Cotton On.
2. Hide the voucher in a cracker
If you like to make your own crackers and are also planning on giving someone a gift voucher, then combine the two by using a DIY cracker kit large enough to fit a voucher inside. Add a few sweets or chocolates as an extra treat and don’t forget a nice loud banger!
SHOP THE LOOK: DIY bonbon kit, $5.40, Velvet with Gold Edge Wire Ribbon, $4.00, from Spotlight.
3. Inside a practical cup
If the teen in your life loves smoothies, treat them to a fab new smoothie jar and pop a voucher inside.
SHOP THE LOOK: Metal Smoothie Cup, $14.99 ( usually $24.99), from Cotton On.
4. Inside a cute bag, of your own making or store bought
If you have some basic sewing skills, whip up a few voucher-sized bags. They can be made in minutes and decorated with a mini bell, tag or tassel. Use some leftover fabric or buy a pre-cut square of fabric (called a ‘fat quarter’) from your fabric shop for around $5. You can get three bags out of one fat quarter, so this is a very cost-effective option. Alternatively, find a bunch at your local craft store to use throughout the festive season.
SHOP THE LOOK: Small Foil Spots Kraft Bag (5 pack), $10.40, from Spotlight. Tinsel decorations, $4.87, from The Warehouse.
5. Inside a stylish tray or cannister
You can’t beat a stylish canister filled with favourite treats and a gift card for a winning Christmas present. Canisters can be picked up relatively cheaply and are an inexpensive way to dress up a voucher. Simply fill with chocolate, nuts or sweets, pop the voucher in the middle, add the lid and secure with ribbon and a gift tag.
SHOP THE LOOK:Trinket Tray, $17.99, from Typo
6. Attach the gift voucher a toy the receiver would love
Kids will love this cute idea. Take some plastic animals and give them a coat of paint using a testpot. Place a gift voucher in a small box and tie it to the back of the animal using ribbon or twine. This way they’ll have a toy to play with now, as well as a token to spend once the excitement is all over.
SHOP THE LOOK: Jungle World Animal Figureines Set, $24.00, from Amazon
8. Post the voucher in a fun envelope
If you are posting a voucher and need to keep the weight and size down, look out for some envelope options that can be dressed up and easily popped into a postage bag. Here we simply placed the voucher in a gold cardboard envelope and sealed the flap with a cute pom pom and gift tag.
SHOP THE LOOK: 10 Pack Envelopes, $3.50, from Kmart
8. Gift your voucher with a mug and sweets
Gifting vouchers is easy and practical but can also be a little on the safe side. With a little creativity, it’s easy to make your vouchers look and feel a bit special. Here we’ve popped a gift token inside a nice mug, added some chocolates, and tied a little jingle bell on the handle. Practicality comes hand in hand with this gift and can be added to the festive table setting alongside with the DIY Christmas crackers.
SHOP THE LOOK: Christmas Sweater Mug, $11.99 (usually $19.99) from Typo.
Words and styling by: Vanessa Nouwens. Photography by: Wendy Fenwick, Melanie Jenkins
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Now, let's delve into the concepts highlighted in the article, "Creative ways to present a gift voucher":
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Wrapping in a Beautiful Scarf:
- This concept capitalizes on the trending fashion accessory, scarves, to enhance the presentation of a gift voucher. The step-by-step process involves folding the scarf into a triangle and securing a small box containing the voucher in the middle.
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Hiding in a Cracker:
- The DIY cracker kit is utilized to combine the fun of making your own crackers with the surprise of finding a gift voucher inside. The cracker can also include additional treats like sweets or chocolates for an extra festive touch.
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Inside a Practical Cup:
- For the smoothie enthusiast, a new smoothie cup becomes the vessel for both a practical gift and a hidden voucher. This concept adds a layer of creativity by incorporating the recipient's interests into the presentation.
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In a Cute Bag (Handmade or Store-bought):
- Basic sewing skills can be employed to craft voucher-sized bags, providing a personalized touch. Alternatively, store-bought bags can be adorned with decorations such as mini bells, tags, or tassels for a festive appearance.
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Inside a Stylish Tray or Canister:
- Stylish canisters serve as an inexpensive yet elegant way to dress up a voucher. Filled with favorite treats, the canister, when adorned with ribbon and a gift tag, transforms into a winning Christmas present.
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Attached to a Toy:
- Targeted at kids, this creative idea involves painting plastic animals and attaching a voucher-filled box to the back. The recipient gets both a toy to play with immediately and a token to spend later.
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In a Fun Envelope:
- When posting a voucher, fun envelope options can be utilized to keep weight and size down. The example features a gold cardboard envelope sealed with a cute pom-pom and gift tag.
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Gifted with a Mug and Sweets:
- Adding a touch of practicality, this concept involves placing a gift voucher inside a mug, accompanied by chocolates and a jingle bell tied to the handle. The result is a special and festive gift presentation.
In conclusion, these eight creative ways showcase the versatility and personalization one can bring to the act of presenting gift vouchers, turning a practical token into a magical and thoughtful experience. Happy gifting!
