ALL THROUGH THE HOUSE
FOR ALL YOUR GIFTS
using “Scotch” brand tapes and “Sasheen” brand ribbon
© 1950 3M Co.
_“Scotch” brand Cellophane Tape leads to Christmas Magic_
[Illustration: _Fascinating peeking ... the clever, deceptively easy
gift wraps possible when you team everyday objects with “Scotch”
brand Cellophane Tape. It “sticks like crazy”!_
Your handiest Christmas helper. In 25¢ and 39¢ dispensers, 59¢ large
economy-size roll.]
[Illustration: Gift wraps]
_Front row, left to right_:
GIFT WRAP GROOMING. Package beauty begins when “Scotch” Cellophane Tape
holds paper securely in place.
STAY-PRETTY WRAP. It still looks pretty when box is opened. Just cover
lid and base separately. Cut paper to cover lid, plus 1 inch extra on
each side. Fold edges inside lid and fasten with tape (a). Cover base
same as lid. Idea shown: Arrange thin paper strips in “x’s” on table.
Press lengths of tape over “x’s” to pick them up and tape to box.
[Illustration: a]
PICTURAMA. Child’s play. Use magazine scenes for gift paper. For larger
boxes, tape two or more pictures together.
SPARKLING SYMMETRY. Lovely! Wrap 3 loops of tape, sticky side out,
around a length of cardboard; space evenly (b). Place on box and press
down loops; slip out cardboard (c). Repeat, alternating direction of
loops on package. Sprinkle with glitter for the finishing touch.
[Illustration: b]
[Illustration: c]
_Back row, left to right_:
CHECKERBOARD. Imaginative! Tape down equal-sized squares of construction
paper to gift wrap. Make small loops of tape, sticky side out (d) and
place on box. Press wrapped Christmas candies to tape loops.
[Illustration: d]
MONEY TREE. Attach new pennies to gift wrap with tape loops (d above) in
rows as shown. For extra glamor between pennies, fold back ends on
lengths of tape (e) and press, sticky side out, to box. Sprinkle with
glitter.
[Illustration: e]
SNOWFLAKE DAZZLER. So sparkly! Cut 2 snowflake shapes from gift wrap
paper. Use first for package center; cut second into four equal parts
for corners (f). Back up openings with cellophane tape and sprinkle with
glitter. Attach to box with tape loops (d above).
[Illustration: f]
_Gift wrap glamor at a touch with the color of “Scotch” brand Gift
Tapes_
[Illustration: _Gay-as-the-season effects come easy with
happy-looking “Scotch” Gift Tapes—in many modern new patterns and
solid tones. And these tape-touched gifts go through the mails with
beauty unmarred._
In lively patterns and colors ... 10¢ rolls, 25¢ and 39¢
dispensers.]
[Illustration: Tape effects]
_From left to right_:
SHIRT TALE. Lively, masculine! Make shirt outline with colorful gift
tape. Attach buttons with “Scotch” Cellophane Tape (a). Add a “Sasheen”
bow tie.
[Illustration: a]
“FUN UNLIMITED” TRAIN. Pure whimsey! Bright gift tape outlines train.
For button “wheels” and “eyes,” make plain tape loops, sticky side out
(b). Place loops on package; firmly press buttons to loops. Tape on gift
paper cylinders for “nose” and smokestack, add a puff of cotton for
smoke.
[Illustration: b]
DIAMOND GLITTER. Eye-stopping! Wind gift tape, sticky side out, around
ruler (c). Place ruler on box; press down “spiral” securely. Ease out
ruler (d). Make another “spiral” and place beside first on package.
Sprinkle with glitter.
[Illustration: c]
[Illustration: d]
DOUBLE-TAKE TAPE. Top each length of tape with a narrow width in
contrasting color. Only the magic of gift tape permits such
“stop-and-start” designs!
NAME DROPPER. No mistaking gifts when you spell out names in gift tape
(e). _Tip_: For extra ease, form letters first on any glass surface;
lift all and place on box.
[Illustration: e]
MERRY MAKINGS. Sign of the season! Center “Scotch” Brand “Merry
Christmas” Tape on box. Frame with smart solid tone tape for tailored
elegance.
_The festive “Magic Bow” ... yours and only yours with “Sasheen”
brand Ribbon_
_None so fair, none so foolproof as the one and only “Magic Bow”._
_Let it be the basis for beauty of all your be-ribboned holiday gift
wraps._
“MAGIC BOW” INSTRUCTIONS
To use later as “tie” ribbon, cut off 8″ length of “Sasheen.” Tear in
half lengthwise.