CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAPPING PARTY by Tonya Coleman of Soiree Event Design

and Oriental Trading

CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAPPING PARTY

• The holiday season is under way and with it comes the wave of holiday parties. Are you looking for a fun and whimsical party idea for you and your friends?

• Check out this Christmas Gift Wrapping Party!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED• Green Scalloped Edge Dinner Plates

• Red Scalloped Edge Dinner Plates

• Reindeer Scarves Dessert Plates

• Reindeer Toast Dessert Plates

• Reindeer Beverage Napkins

• Reindeer Get Lit Beverage Napkins

• Reindeer Blitzed Beverage Napkins

• Premium Silver Metallic Forks

• Red Plush Personalized Christmas Stockings

• Merry & Bright Christmas Mugs

• Christmas Stocking Ornaments

• Christmas Present Ornaments

• Jumbo Red & Green Gift Bags

• Mini Christmas Gift Boxes

• Christmas Gift Box Assortment

• Santa Hat Folding Treat Bags

• DIY Ceramic Gingerbread Christmas Ornaments

• Gingerbread House Ceramic Picture Frames

• Candy Cane Christmas Words Ornament

• Long White Platter

SET A WHIMSICAL DINING TABLESCAPE

• When Oriental Trading asked me to style these super cute Reindeer Toast Dessert Plates in my Gift Wrapping Party, it became the inspiration for the color palette and theme of the party.

• The plates provided a bit of whimsy layered on top of Red Scalloped Edge Dinner Plates and red striped dessert plates.

• To finish the place setting, lay a Premium Silver Metallic Fork on top of a DIY Mini Stocking filled with a Peppermint Candy Cane.

STOCKING CHRISTMAS TREE CENTERPIECE

• To add drama to the tablescape, I created a stocking Christmas tree centerpiece made from a bright white potted tree decorated with DIY Monogrammed Stocking Ornaments, Candy Cane Christmas Words Ornaments and ceramic Christmas Stocking Ornaments.

SANTA HAT CHAIR BACKERS• Drape a Striped Knit Santa

Hat over the back of each chair as a cute chair backer. Guests can also wear them during the party to get into the holiday spirit.

• This Extra Long Christmas Stocking Cap would be perfect for the hostess to wear.

SERVE A SIGNATURE COCKTAIL

• Holiday parties are a great time to serve a signature drink to match your party’s theme. For this, I created a Blitzen Blizzard Cocktail.

• Be sure to have Reindeer Get Lit Beverage Napkins and Reindeer Blitzened Beverage Napkins on hand.

GATHER AROUND THE GIFT WRAPPING TABLE

• Stock a table and bar cart with Christmas bags and boxes to make it easy for guests to wrap their presents.

• Be sure to have gift wrapping paper, tape, scissors and bows on hand too.

STOCKING STUFFER BAR• End the party with a trip to the

Stocking Stuffer Bar filled with ornaments, gifts and sweet treats.

• Invite your guests to fill a Red Plush Stocking with holiday favors like Merry and Bright Christmas Mugs, Christmas Stocking Ornaments, Christmas Present Ornaments, Enamel Christmas Present Charms, Candy Cane Christmas Words Ornaments, DIY Ceramic Gingerbread Christmas Ornaments and wrapped candy like these Red Swirl Pops, Santa’s Beard Suckers and Christmas Gift Frosted Swirl Pops.

DIY SANTA HAT WREATH

• How cute is the DIY Santa Hat Wreath Centerpiece? See how to make it here.

SEND GUESTS HOME WITH A GIFT TO GIVE

• The holidays wouldn’t be complete without that last minute gift you inevitably forgot about. I know I’m not the only one.

• As a special party favor, place a Christmas Beaded Charm Bracelet Craft Kit inside a Santa Hat Folding Treat Bag for each guest to take home and give as a gift.

ABOUT SOIREE EVENT DESIGN

• Tonya Coleman is owner & creative director of Soiree Event Design—an event planning & graphic design studio specializing in planning and styling events, styled shoots for brands, graphic design and branding. Our online shop: Soiree-EventDesignShop.com features all of our signature, personalized party printables now available as both DIY downloads or Ready to Use printed decor that will come to you printed and assembled to make your event truly unique and memorable. She shares all her tips and tricks, DIY tutorials and party inspiration on her blog, Soiree-EventDesign.com/blog. She styles for brands such as Mattel, Disney, Jelly Belly and more!

ABOUT ORIENTAL TRADING• Oriental Trading Company is the nation's largest direct retailer of

value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, school supplies, toys and novelties. The company has been recognized as one of the Top 20 Internet Retailers based on customer satisfaction.

• To see our wide selection of products, please visit www.orientaltrading.com

• For parties, crafts, DIY, weddings and education ideas, visit our blog at http://www.orientaltrading.com/blog/ or connect with us on social media.