Tie Gifting 101

TIE GIFTING 101 They're a small thing, but small things go a long way when it comes to giving. The right tie can make giving gifts a delight. Here is your vital guide to tie gifts that make you proud. TIES. THE TRUSTY GO-TO GIFT Go ahead, gifting ties is still perfectly clever. The time is always right, especially during the holiday season! FOR YOUR DREAM JOB FOR A STYLE UPDATE NEW FATHER FOR HOLIDAYS FOR BIRTHDAYS Ties are a classic gift for a reason -you can pretty much stroll in anywhere you want and it's like that like a boss video and you're Andy Samburg. It's like wearing all your boss moves, childhood trophies, reddit upvotes, and props from upper management... on the outside. Ties are a great gift that allow you to pull elements of your wardrobe together with a dash of texture or complementary color. for the office, for a fun date, getting formal HOW TO PICK A TIE • PERSONALITY MATCHING Ties express who you are as an individual. They can be conversation starters, have sentimental value, and can be effective fashion statements! THE WOODSMAN THE TAILGATERMAN THE TRAVELING MAN The GQ Give a tie gift that reflects their personality to invoke a smile no matter the occasion or stage in life. THE GEEK CHIC MAN THE SUPERALT GUY THE WORKING DAD THE CLASSIC BIZ CASUAL CREATIVE SPINS ON THE CLASSIC TIE GIFT DIY TIE GIFT WRAPPING TECHNIQUES Add a little pizazz to an ordinary gift by trying unique gift-wrapping techniques. Some ties come in a box, some don't. For those that don't, be a thoughtful gift giver and turn this gift-wrapping challenge into a little DIY project that shows your creativity. Give a Tie Right PERFECT FOR: Everyone! Managers, husbands, boyfriends, friends, brothers, grandpa, dad, and neighbor TIE TUBE WRAPPING TECHNIQUE THINGS YOU'LL NEED: This wrapping technique is a great disguise and delivers surprise. Also makes a great stocking stuffer! RIBBON TAPE SCISSORS PAPER TOWEL TUBE TISSUE PAPER PATTERNED OR WRAPPING PAPER **::*:*:*::*:* :* :*:* :* : Directions: Lay flat and roll the tie starting on one end. Slide tie into paper towel tube. Wrap tissue paper around the tube one sheet at a time, securing edges with tape as you go. Tuck tissue paper into ends of the tube. Fill ends with crumpled tissue if necessary. Cut a piece of wrapping paper to fit the tube plus 5 to 6 inches of extra length on each end of tube. Wrap the tube. Use ribbon to synch the ends of like a candy wrapper. Curl ribbon with edge of scissors. TIE AROUND GIFT BOX TECHNIQUE PERFECT FOR: Gift sets! Shirt and tie combination sets, a tie and a wallet, tie, pants, and shirt, how to suc- ceed in workplace self help book + tie, interviewing 101 book + tie - the tie combo options are endless! THINGS YOU'LL NEED: PATTERNED OR WRAPPING PAPER TAPE THE TIE YOU'RE ANOTHER GIFT YOU'RE GIVING GIFT BOX OPTIONAL: HOT GLUE, FABRIC, BUTTONS, ADDITIONAL GIFIS GIFTING Directions: wrap your gift box as you normally would. Use paper that compliments your tie, experiment with stripes and patterns, or keep it simple with a solid color. Tie the tie around your gift box. To get fancy, cut a piece of fabric in the shape of a pocket and hot glue to the gift box to hold extra special gifts like pens, wallets, gift cards, and more! PERFECT FOR: when you want to add a special message or a personalized gift box TIE IN A TIN TECHNIQUE THINGS YOU'LL NEED: Giue SMALL ROUND TIN BLACK CARDSTOCK WHITE CARDSTOCK SCISSORS MARKER GLUE Directions: trace and cut out black circles slightly smaller than the lid of your tin. Trace and cut out white circles slightly larger than the black circles. Decorate your lid. Roll tie carefully starting on one end. Place in tin resting on the edges of the tie. PERFECT FOR: hanging on your tree, stocking stuffing, delivering an interesting gift, and of course decoration TREE ORNAMENT THINGS YOU'LL NEED: TIE TECHNIQUE PLASTIC HOLLOW ORNAMENT CONTAINER TIE Directions: be sure your ornament is large enough to fit the tie without damaging or wrinkling it. Roll tie starting on one end and carefully place in one half of the ornament. Replace second half and close container to secure. LONG TỊE STORE For more holiday tie gift ideas, visit longtiestore.com/2014-holiday-gift-guide and get your tie tips and #tallhacks at longtiestore.com/tallhacks http://www.show.com/how_7192551 gift wrap tiehtmi http://www.lilyshop.com/its you dad; hatp://eighteen25.blogspot.ca/2011/06/fathers-day tie-boxhtml flaticon.com SOURCES: