Eddie Ross Has the Most Genius Trick for Wrapping a Golf Club
In need of some Father's Day gifting inspiration? We asked House Beautiful contributor and gift-wrapping expert Eddie Ross to show us three creative ways to wow your dad with out-of-the-box (literally!) presents. Whether he's a gardener, a griller, or a golfer, he'll love these super-useful gift ideas. Watch the video above to see Ross work his magic on a trio of present-perfect items, then keep reading for the step-by-step instructions.
Cheeseburger Mini Grill
You'll need:
Mini charcoal grill
Kraft paper
Red wrapping paper
Red wrapping paper
Green tissue paper
Aluminum foil
Tape
Scissors
Steps:
Unscrew the handle and place inside the grill (you can reattach it later).
Wrap the bottom half of the grill with kraft paper.
Create a separate top "bun" out of kraft paper.
Cut a strip of red wrapping paper about 5 inches wide and wrap around center.
Use green tissue paper to create "lettuce" pieces and attach to top of grill.
Cut two pieces of yellow construction "cheese" and tape on top of tissue paper.
Attach top bun.
Layer two pieces of aluminum foil and wrap around back half of grill.
Finally, cut several "sesame seeds" from beige construction paper and attach to top bun.
Garden Hose Gift Basket
You'll need:
Planter
25-foot garden hose
Coconut hanging basket liner
Tools, seeds and other gardening goodies
Steps:
Starting at the end of the hose, make four loops with a diameter of about twice the height of the planter.
Tuck into the planter—this will be your handle!
Use zip ties to secure the two sides and top of the handle.
Wrap half of the remaining hose around the planter, using zip ties to attach the rows together.
Wrap the last part of the hose up towards the top of the planter and loop the end around the handle. Use zip ties to secure.
Place coconut basket liner in planter.
Fill with gardening tools, seeds and other gifts!
Golf Club Flagstick
You'll need:
Golf club
Large jar or other container
Pebbles or vase filler
12-inch square cardstock in two different colors
Green tissue paper
Aluminum foil
Paper towel tube
Ribbon
Scissors
Tape
Steps:
Fold one sheet of cardstock in thirds to create a long triangle-shaped "flag."
Cut #1 (or any numbers or letters you want!) from second sheet of cardstock and attach to front of flag.
Wrap flag around golf club head and tape shut.
Wrap club grip in aluminum foil.
Cut paper towel tube to same height as container.
Place tube in container and fill empty surrounding space with pebbles.
Fold tissue paper so that it's about two inches taller than container.
Use scissors to fringe top edge to create "grass."
Wrap tissue paper around container and secure.
Place golf club in paper towel tube.
Finish by tying a bow around the center.
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