December 22, 2004

Randy's Helping....

to save a few relationships this holiday season. He's got a great post up exploring and explaining all that surrounds the effort of Men to Gift Wrap.

Funny Stuff...

I have to be honest. I am the worst gift wrapper ever. Honest. It's true. Gift bags were invented just for me...

Quick story:

My family is very artistic. You can tell I'm adopted....my stick people don't look like stick people.

Mama decided that we would take a gift wrapping class....one of those "family bonding" things.

The assignment was to wrap a gift so that it looked like a mans shirt. Teacher is walking around, admiring everyone's efforts and offering suggestions.

She gets to Mama. Oh, Vi - that is just stunning. I love the detail!!!

She gets to Tammi. Ughh, Ohhhh, Tammi, honey.....you may want to focus on finding a job where you'll make enough money to hire someone to do your wrapping.

Yeah, thanks lady!

I always have crinkles and wrinkles in my paper. My bows always look good, and the paper itself is beautiful. (that's how I forgive myself for the horrible wrapping job - paper so gorgeous that they don't notice the gaping holes or torn parts with extra tape)

It ain't just men that struggle with wrapping!

So, go have a laugh at Randys!!!!

Posted by Tammi at December 22, 2004 10:21 AM | TrackBack
Comments

As a youth, I went through a phase where I was obsessed with origami.

I've found this background to be quite helpful in the giftwrapping arena. Remember - it's all just simple geometry :-)

Posted by: Harvey at December 22, 2004 10:33 AM

I use to be a gift wrapper, but last year I discovered bags. Wonderful things!

Open bag, insert gift, throw some tissue on top and waa laa done.

Posted by: Machelle at December 22, 2004 11:04 AM

I guess I can do a fairly decent job when wrapping, but I usually imbibe while doing so. And it becomes rather obvious, at least I've been told. Now, I figure there really is a purpose for newspapers and masking/duct tape.

Or, when I'm wrapping my brother-in-law's gift, I make a point of buying some "Barbie" wrapping paper! It bugs the hell out of him. Heheheheheh

Posted by: That 1 Guy at December 22, 2004 03:21 PM

T1G - try aluminum foil. No tape, and very easy to work with. Pretty a shiny bow on it, and it really doesn't suck too much!!!

Posted by: Tammi at December 22, 2004 03:30 PM