It takes skill to wrap a present as Santa would like. However, you can become an expert at holiday gift wrapping with some practice.
Store-bought gifts range from those that appear as a seasoned pro wrapped to others that look like an octopus did them in a pair of oven mitts.
Why do your poor wrapping abilities make you want to throw all the presents in a bag and call it a day?
Holiday Gift Wrapping Made Easy!
Is there a foolproof method for presenting a great Christmas gift? Yes!
The first order of business is to gather all the materials you’ll need for wrapping in one place.
The ideal height for wrapping is at the top of a tiny card table. Don’t ever wrap a present on a bed or couch.
Using scissors on a mattress or sofa can cut the fabric, and the give in the cushion might generate creases or lumps in the wrapping paper.
Just because your gift is an unusual shape doesn’t mean it can’t be beautifully wrapped or that you can’t locate a suitable box for it.
There are specialized containers for storing foods, so you can use them even if you are making handmade treats to pass along.
Use the Right Box When Holiday Gift Wrapping
Next, remember to purchase boxed presents if they fit inside.
Don’t worry about finding a box to fit your bulky, awkwardly shaped present; most moving firms provide oversized boxes.
Holiday gift wrapping is easier on the uniform surface provided by a box.
Those who can’t wait to open their presents on Christmas Day will also be spared the “feel it and guess what it is” temptation.
Be sure to use appropriate wrapping paper when presenting a gift.
Using a ruler or measuring tape, determine the length and width of the present; then, cut the wrapping paper to those dimensions, including a small margin for trimming the corners.
All the Presents are In One Place!
Put the present where it will be easily seen. The paper can be secured to the present by pulling up one edge and taping it.
To attach the second side to the first, pull it up, fold over a quarter of an inch of paper so that it tucks under, and tape.
Avoid sticking the gift with glue by using a heavy-duty glue stick to hold the paper if you’d rather avoid the appearance of tape.
Use a piece of Christmas ribbon or a piece of fabric ribbon to conceal the fold in the paper.
You can use a homemade or store-bought sprig.
Remember that lots of practice will allow you to become a pro at holiday gift wrapping.
