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To ask for help wrapping this present?

29 replies

Redtartanshoes · 09/12/2018 22:20

Ok so not me, a friend. I know MN have got this.

A sheep. Real life actual sheep. Well a lamb really. But alive.

Need an ace way to surprise Someone with it... wrapping is gonna prove a little tricky.

Before anyone goes bat shit, they live in a farm, lots of animals already, this is going to be a pet. A very cute well looked after not for breeding or eating type pet.

Any amazing ideas?

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Jimmers · 09/12/2018 22:22

Do it like a treasure hunt with clues leading to lamb with a bow round it’s neck.

I really hope this is my present Grin

Angie169 · 09/12/2018 22:26

What a odd ( in a good way ) prezzie !

How about a very large gift bag cut and shaped into a 'coat' for it to wear ?
You would only be able to put it on the lamb seconds before you are due to give it to them as its likely to chew / wreck it. It may be a idea to do a few trial runs first so the poor thing doesn't freak out

Original poster
Redtartanshoes · 09/12/2018 22:29

Am laughing to myself at the thought of mate trying to fashion a coat for a lamb out of bags then get it to stand still long enough to wear it Xmas Grin

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DorisTroy · 09/12/2018 22:33

Use glue. Lots of glue.

Fuck it, glitter glue. It is Christmas after all.

user1473878824 · 09/12/2018 22:33

I’m not usually a pearl clutcher but please don’t put anything on it! Treasure hunt is a great idea!

Betsy86 · 09/12/2018 22:36

Could you wrap a little soft toy lamb and put a note on it saying p.s look outside.... then have your real lamb out there with a bow on Xmas Smile

UpstartCrow · 09/12/2018 22:36

Place it in a nativity scene.

happyclutterchucker · 09/12/2018 22:37

Balance a Santa's hat on sheep for the few seconds it takes for a photo. Print photo and put in frame. Wrap framed photo.

AlpacaPicnic · 09/12/2018 22:40

What about that spray farmers use to identify their flocks? Could you get a red and green one and squirt a vague tartan/Holly/festive pattern on it? I'm guessing that it's animal friendly and will wear off eventually... If not please just ignore me!

HildaZelda · 09/12/2018 22:41

If a cat can be wrapped, then you can surely wrap a sheep! Grin

Beamur · 09/12/2018 22:43

That wrapped cat is funny. It really is a very chilled out individual!

Liverpool1944 · 09/12/2018 22:46

I love the nativity idea

SaucyJack · 09/12/2018 22:47

Can you put the sheep on the other side of a doorway, and then fill it with a big sheet of wrapping paper they can burst through?

HildaZelda · 09/12/2018 22:51

@Beamur, I'd be clawed to death if I tried it with mine.

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Redtartanshoes · 09/12/2018 22:51

That cat video is hilarious!!! 250k views though???
Move got 2 cats and van guarantee I’d lose a finger and an eye as a minimum should I even attempt to wrap them up 😂

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smartcarnotsosmartdriver · 09/12/2018 22:56

Oh my goodness! That wrapped cat is brilliant! If loose a finger if I tried that with either of mine! I think a treasure hunt is the best idea. My friend has 2 sheep and they tend to nibble things. A lot.

WhyDontYouComeOnOver · 09/12/2018 23:00

I'd be tempted to put it in a dog crate /cat carrier and wrap that about two mins before it's due to be opened (and punch air holes!)

Toptheginup · 09/12/2018 23:04

I'm placemarking so I can show my child the cat getting wrapped up.
I also vote for the nativity idea Grin

Lucylugs · 09/12/2018 23:05

Paint a large cardboard box in festive pattern and cut some holes in it. Some straw in the bottom and a bow should work for few min. Lovely present.Smile

AngelOfDeathNix · 09/12/2018 23:05

You should put it in a Baaaaaaag

BabySharkAteMyHamster · 09/12/2018 23:07

Put one of those christmas outfits for dogs on it.

AlpacaPicnic · 09/12/2018 23:08

Angel - I raise my imaginary chapeau to you!

BabySharkAteMyHamster · 09/12/2018 23:08

And bells on it.

JustHereForThePooStories · 09/12/2018 23:08

Naice gift bag?

cleanhousewastedlife · 09/12/2018 23:15

Get some sheep food and wrap that. Nice big bag/ bale... probably won't struggle quite so much ...