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3 Tips for Gorgeous Mishloach
Manos (Purim Gift Baskets)
Mishloach Manos
Improvement #1 -Wrapping a package well makes
all the difference in the world. You could give only 2 items and if they
are wrapped well, your mishloach manos will be the favorite. Work on
perfecting your wrapping style.
A friend of mine is exceptional in
this way, and she gives only 2 items. Last year she gave a small bottle of
liquor and chocolate gold coins. She put each in a box and then stuck a
piece of double sided tape to stack the boxes on top of each other. She
wrapped the boxes in cellophane and then tied them up with a brown plaid
ribbon.
She also mentioned that the items
inside of the packaging need to “sit well” in the package. For outstanding
mishloach manos, do not merely throw in a potato chip bag with jellybeans
in a box. Fill the box with tissue paper, lay your items on top of the
tissue paper, and perhaps place another layer of tissue paper on top. Fit
your items in tightly and neatly for the best look. You’ll find that your
mishloach manos look a lot more appetizing when they are wrapped neatly
inside and outside.
Here are suggestions for wrapping
specific kinds of containers:
Bag - It is easy to dress up a
paper or cellophane bag. Line the bag with tissue paper. You can also
punch holes in the bag and tie a ribbon through it or something you’ve put
on craft wire, like plastic grapes.
Bottle - Tie ribbons, raffia or
twine around the neck of each bottle. Attach a gift tag or make a
“necklace” for the bottle. Tie a spoon to the bottle with ribbon if your
recipients would need one to eat your mishloach manos with.
Dish - Check discount stores and
flea markets for unique plates, serving bowls, platters or tins. Put in
your foods and wrap the dish with cellophane and a bow.
Jar
· Paint a Design on your Jar
before filling it
· Wrap the entire Jar in Tulle or
Fabric
· Attach a Tag using ribbons or
Raffia
· Wrap the entire Jar with Colored
Cellophane or Fabric
· Simply add a finish tag & Pretty
Label
· Purchase odd shaped jars at
dollar stores & fill them
· Attach small whisks, wooden
spoons, mini garden trowel, jute, etc to spruce up your jar
· Decoupage photos to your jar, or
pieces of tissue paper for a stained glass effect
· Attach a cookie cutter with some
ribbons or raffia
· Use Baby food Jars for Dip mixes
& Single serving "Mug" Mixes (when the ingredients to a recipe all all
divvyed out and layered in a jar-like sand art)
· Create a natural feel to your
jar by attaching dried flowers, leaves, or pine cones
· For a western theme, wrap
bandana around jar & attach mini straw hat
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