Customizable gift wrap

Abstract

In an embodiment, a gift wrap is provided with a graphic. The user may customize the graphic with designs such as stickers, stencils, and stampers as well as with writing instruments. The user may also customize a design prior to placing the design on the gift wrap. The completed gift wrap can provide an educational experience for the person customizing the gift wrap while providing the recipient with a memorable package that a portion of which may be saved as a keepsake.

1 . A method of providing individualized gift wrap, comprising: 
 (a) providing a gift wrap with a first graphic and a background, the first graphic comprising an outline;    (b) positioning a first design on the first graphic;    (c) positioning a second design on the first graphic; and    (d) customizing the gift wrap with at least one writing instrument.    
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the gift wrap is a bag.  
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the gift wrap is a pre-sized piece of wrapping paper.  
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the gift wrap is a box.  
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one writing instrument is a set of colored writing instruments and (d) comprises: 
 (i) coloring a portion of the gift wrap.    
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the gift wrap includes a second graphic, the second graphic being a detailed illustration and (d) comprises: 
 (i) coloring a portion of the second graphic.    
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the gift wrap further comprises a border and (d) comprises: 
 (i) customizing a portion of the border.    
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the gift wrap comprises glossy wrapping paper.  
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein the set of colored writing instruments is configured to not color typical paper and the gift wrap graphic includes an area configured to change colors in response to the set of colored writing instruments.  
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 (e) customizing a third design; and    (f) positioning the third design on the gift wrap.    
     
     
         11 . A method of generating customizable gift wrap, comprising: 
 (a) providing a gift wrap, the gift wrap including a background and a graphic;    (b) placing a first design on the graphic, the placing including: 
 (i) selecting a first pre-generated design; and  
 (ii) positioning the first pre-generated design on the gift wrap in a desired location; and  
   (c) placing a second design on the gift wrap.    
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein (c) comprises: 
 (i) selecting a second pre-generated design; and    (ii) positioning the second pre-generated design in a desired location on the gift wrap.    
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein (c) comprises: 
 (i) generating a customized design; and    (ii) positioning the customized design on the gift wrap.    
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising: 
 (d) providing a border on the gift wrap, the border configured to compliment the background.    
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein (a)-(c) are done over an Internet connection.  
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein (a)-(c) are done in a kiosk.  
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein (c) comprises: 
 (i) uploading a customized second design; and    (ii) positioning the second design on the template.    
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein (a) comprises: 
 (i) selecting the background and the graphic from a pre-determined selection.    
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein (a) further comprises: 
 (ii) selecting at least one color of the background.    
     
     
         20 . A kit for providing a customized gift wrap comprising: 
 a gift wrap including a graphic configured to be customized by the user;    a design configured to be positioned on the gift wrap; and    an instruction for customizing the gift wrap.    
     
     
         21 . The kit according to  claim 20 , wherein the kit further comprises: 
 a writing instrument set; and    a message graphic.    
     
     
         22 . The kit according to  claim 21 , wherein the kit further comprises a craft tool kit.