Gifts embellish by computer
Instead of colored paper, I also like to use monochrome. On the top side, I glue a white self-adhesive foil (available in every computer shop), which I designed beforehand via computer (writing program):
Create text box, fill effect (e.g., a multicolored gradient), then insert pictures (e.g., photo of the gift recipient), and insert font (e.g., Happy Birthday in WordArt).
Unfortunately, this costs 2 to 2.50 euros (the film, the color - but not an equally expensive bow ribbon), but more personal it hardly. Instead of the photo you can also insert a funny giff that alludes to a hobby or a preference of the recipient. No matter whether it is gracious or with a wink, so far everyone was very pleased when he received his gift package.