The Art of Giving - Hardcover

Wrapping a present attractively adds that extra special touch. A personal touch that will make the gift all that more precious. In this lavishly illustrated book, Liezel Norval-Kruger and Tina-Marie Malherbe share their ideas on extra special gifts along with innovative and inspirational ways on wrapping them. Touching on all the senses, they offer a range of pretty gifts to appeal to touch, smell and taste. Silky soft purses, scented pot-pourri, tasty biscuits, all photographed in full colour and accompanied by hints, tips and methods of making. Concluding on the all-important presentation, the chapter "wrap" encompasses paper, ties, ribbons and decorative touches such as buckles and beads. Details and templates for boxes and gifts are included making this an attractive, handy guide for all those wanting to make a present that much more special. - Lucy Watson

Offering ideas for handcrafted, personalised offerings, this book has practical projects packed with information on how to create and present presents and gifts. Taste, smell and touch are pivotal sensual chapters, drawing on our capacity to indulge ourselves through a particular sense. The chapter on wrapping show how to achieve expert fininshing touches, and there are solutions to the most awkward of gift shapes. The book has recipes, templates, diagrams, labels and other DIY essentials.