Geeesammy Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Who can fix 95% of things that would break on a vehicle but can't wrap a present to save my life? Am I the only one or are there others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 It's not hard to seal an envelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Only thing I take my car into a shop for is an alignment, yet my wife will not let me wrap presents anymore. I can wrap boxes, nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 What I can do is have my wife do stuff like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted December 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Oh trust me, most people got cards with gift cards inside them. Some people I knew what they wanted so I got it for them. Wrapped 4 boxes in 2 hours, the rest is getting thrown into gift bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Thanks, Kale! <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 http://www.tshirtbordello.com/images/dick-in-a-box-lg.gif Has worked for me for the past couple years. The only issue I had was went I asked the chick at Macy's to wrap the box in order to save me time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Since I spent most of my high school and college career building detailed architectural models I am pretty good at wrapping presents. Still hate it though lol . I did find that the paper they sell at Lowes is awesome...like using grocery store paper bag. It makes itself look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 The very last present I wrap turns out perfect. Everything leading up to that looks like hammered dog shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Normal boxes and anything square Im fine with its the molded plastic that gets me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 I couldn't wrap presents. When I tried, they looked like a first grader had done it. I would con someone into wrapping for me. This last summer I attended a wedding and needed presents for two Japanese guests. I decided I would learn what is actually a very intricate art for the Japanese, and it's full of etiquette regarding number of strands, color of paper, how and when the gift should be presented, and the like. I learned from a DVD, bought authentic paper and materials on the internet, and really had a great time wrapping the two gifts. The guests' delight on seeing the gifts was worth all the effort. They carefully unwrapped their gifts (no tape is used), showed people their gifts, and carefully re-wrapped the gifts, to be opened again when they return home. High quality Japanese paper is unlike any handmade paper I'd ever seen here in the U.S. I probably won't do that again unless it's for someone who really appreciates it, such as someone from a similar culture where it's important to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 It's not hard to seal an envelope Or shove things down into an oversized, overpriced, decorative bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 http://www.tshirtbordello.com/images/dick-in-a-box-lg.gif Has worked for me for the past couple years. The only issue I had was went I asked the chick at Macy's to wrap the box in order to save me time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Or shove things down into an oversized, overpriced, decorative bag. *winner winner* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Thankfully the last few years I have found groups of young people in the malls wrapping gifts to raise money so that has been my go to. If that's not available gift bag all the way, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 "Close your eyes and hands out..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted December 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 I couldn't wrap presents. When I tried, they looked like a first grader had done it. I would con someone into wrapping for me. This last summer I attended a wedding and needed presents for two Japanese guests. I decided I would learn what is actually a very intricate art for the Japanese, and it's full of etiquette regarding number of strands, color of paper, how and when the gift should be presented, and the like. I learned from a DVD, bought authentic paper and materials on the internet, and really had a great time wrapping the two gifts. The guests' delight on seeing the gifts was worth all the effort. They carefully unwrapped their gifts (no tape is used), showed people their gifts, and carefully re-wrapped the gifts, to be opened again when they return home. High quality Japanese paper is unlike any handmade paper I'd ever seen here in the U.S. I probably won't do that again unless it's for someone who really appreciates it, such as someone from a similar culture where it's important to them. This is actually really interesting, I never knew that was a large part of their culture. I know quite a few things (as far as their culture) as my Aunt is native to Okinawa. I know she always took great care wrapping presents, but I always attributed it to her being very crafty and taking pride in what she did and my Uncle being a Marine for 30+ years. It all makes sense now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 I'm not sure I'd say it's a "large part of their culture," but I think it's safe to say that both etiquette and paper crafts (think origami) are more important elements of the Japanese tradition than they are of western tradition. This just scratches the surface: http://www.giftypedia.com/Japanese_Gift_Wrapping http://www.1worldglobalgifts.com/japangiftgivingetiquette.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 I'm just sitting here wondering "How the heck can you guys NOT wrap shit?".. My Mom showed me when I was like 10 and haven't had a problem since... :fuckyeah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 I'm just sitting here wondering "How the heck can you guys NOT wrap shit?".. My Mom showed me when I was like 10 and haven't had a problem since... :fuckyeah: Same. I wrapped all family gifts since I was about 10 years old, 6 siblings and 20+ nieces/nephews. Buy the gridded wrapping paper from Target. So helpful in getting things straight. All of my son's presents are wrapped perfectly with all lines matching, because I'm OCD like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 I suck at it but I'm able to get it done. Usually looks like shit but it's the thought that counts (I guess). There's always the old "wrap it and tie the ends like a candy wrapper" method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0n8 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Thankfully the last few years I have found groups of young people in the malls wrapping gifts to raise money so that has been my go to. If that's not available gift bag all the way, lol. +1 This is what I do every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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