Article: Give presents an extra-special touch with these simple, festive gift-wrapping ideas.(Your Home Life)

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1. Create a band of color

Supplies you'll need: scissors * solid matte gift wrap * tape * stamps * stamp ink pad

Cut a wide strip of solid matte gift wrap (matte paper absorbs stamp ink and dries quickly) about 2 inches shorter than the width of the box (you want to leave 1 inch on either side). Wrap paper around the center of the box and fasten with tape, then cut a narrower band and tape that on top. Embellish the band by decorating it with holiday-themed stamps. For friends and family members who are high on your gift-giving list, consider getting a stamp custom-made with their name on ...

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