- 1). Open a word processing program. Start with a new or blank document. Click on the "Insert" tab.
- 2). Click "Clip Art" from the "Insert" menu. Search for a picture to match your theme. Type your theme as a keyword into the Search For box and click "Go," or search in different collections. For example, if you are looking for a Christmas theme, type the word "Christmas" into the search box. You are shown a variety of Christmas clip art options, such as Santa Claus, a Christmas stocking, trees, ornaments and wreaths. Choose at least one piece of clip art.
- 3). Right-click on the image to pull up a new menu. Click "Insert." Your picture is inserted onto the blank page.
- 4). Right-click on the picture to change the size or edit the image.
- 5). Click on the same image again, or choose another piece of clip art. Drag and drop the image to another place on the blank document. Format the size by right-clicking on the image. Repeat until you fill the page with images.
- 6). Save the document to your computer or a flash drive.
- 7). Print several copies of your document on a color printer. Check your printer's specific manual for necessary settings. For example, if you choose a glossy printer paper, you may need to adjust your print settings.
- 8). Attach the printed sheets of paper together with clear tape to create the gift wrap.
- 1). Scan a photo, drawing or other image into your computer.
- 2). Open the photo or other image. Use it alone, or arrange it with multiple images in a word processing or multimedia program.
- 3). Print several pages of the photo or images. Consult your printer's manual for important printer settings.
- 4). Attach the printed papers together with clear tape to form the gift wrap.
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