Those are some great suggestions. I think if I just put it in a tube she'll have no idea what it is. I'm getting her a reel too, so maybe I'll give her the reel first (she already has a really cheap 5wt that she doesn't like). I'm thinking she'll think it's for her current rod and have no idea what's coming next.
I do like Kevin's idea though...might have to put some thought into that one.

TT.