Think Inside and Outside the Box
Part of the fun of gift-giving is the presentation.
You want to build anticipation and convey that you put thought into how your package might delight your recipient.
Or try using colored cellphone wrap and decorative tape.
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We’ll show you how to wrap a gift like a pro in just a few easy steps.
Place Gift in a Box
Wrapping a present is easier if it’s placed in a box.
Don’t leave strange-shaped packages on their own.
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Prepare Pieces of Tape
Next, get those little pieces of clear tape ready to go.
To do this, place the gift on a large sheet of paper.
Having too much paper is just as difficult as having too little.
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If you could, buy good quality wrapping paper that also has grid lines marked on the backside.
This is one of our favoritegift wrappinghacks.
This will create crisp lines and stronger seams since the paper is doubled.
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Place the gift box upside-down on the cut sheet of wrapping paper.
Position the seam on the underside of the gift box so it’s hidden.
Start on the bottom of the gift and secure paper with tape before you wrap.
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This hides the tape when you wrap.
Fold in the ends of the paper by laying the gift on its side.
Crease wrapping paper to keep its shape and prevent tearing.
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Repeat this step for the remaining short ends on each side of the gift.
Fold the bottom flap up on each side and secure with double-sided tape.
Then fold the top flaps down, securing again with double-sided tape.
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Hide the tape that was used to secure the sides of a gift with a thick ribbon.
Try one of ourhandmade gift tagsand secure them with tape, ribbon, or glue dots.
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