Meet the Judges

Christine Fritsch
After being named the winner of the 2002 Scotch® Brand Most Gifted Wrapper Contest, Christine went on to author the book Gifted Wrapping. Christine learned the art of gift wrapping in Japan and has worked as a custom gift wrapper. National television appearances include Good Morning America, Martha Stewart Living and Fox & Friends.

Christine frequently shares her gift-wrapping tips and techniques in magazines such as Good Housekeeping, USA Today and Woman’s Day. She has served as preliminary judge for more than five years, narrowing down over a hundred entries to eight finalists.

Wanda Wen
Co-owner of Soolip Paperie & Press, Wanda is widely recognized as an expert gift wrapper. She authored the chapter on “How to Wrap a Present” in The Experts’ Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How To Do, published by Random House in 2004. Custom wrapping everything from iPods to engagement rings for Hollywood celebrities — including Charlize Theron, Will Smith and Halle Berry — Wanda believes that gifts are better when dressed in stylish, sumptuous wraps.

Wanda has appeared on The Today Show, The Daily Buzz, Rachel Ashwell’s Shabby Chic and HGTV’s Smart Solutions. Her gift-wrapping book, The Art of the Gift, is due out in Spring 2010. She served as a judge for the Scotch® Brand Most Gifted Wrapper™ Contest in 2005 and 2008.

Mark Ski
Mark is a three-time Emmy Award-winning television producer and a recipient of the James Beard Award for the Best Television Food Segment. Mark’s TV production work includes Martha Stewart Living and specialty segments on the CBS Early Show. His work as a lifestyle producer has appeared on CBS, ABC, NBC, PBS and The Discovery Channel. He has worked extensively as a Food Editor, and has helped judge the Most Gifted Wrapper Contest since 2006.

Gina Tepper
As founder and designer of the website Giftdecorating.com, Gina demonstrates how to create unique wraps using inexpensive, easily accessible materials. Gina’s gift-wrap newsletter has a global readership — her ideas have been translated and posted on crafting forums worldwide. Her gift-wrapping designs and step-by-step instructions have also been featured on the Woman’s Day website. Gina served as a judge for the Most Gifted Wrapper Contest in 2008.