Wrapping a Gorgeous Gift Wrapping a Gorgeous Gift When giving a gift to someone, it is important to put just as much thought into the gift wrapping as the gift buying. When the recipient sees a beautifully wrapped present, it increases their excitement about unwrapping the present.
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Wrapping a Gorgeous GiftWrapping a Gorgeous Gift When giving a gift to someone, it is important to
put just as much thought into the gift wrapping as the gift buying. When the recipient sees a beautifully wrapped present, it increases their excitement about unwrapping the present.
WhatWhat you’ll needyou’ll need• Nice-quality wrapping
paper• Sharp Scissors• “Magic” Tape• Ribbon of your choice• Gift Box* (optional)*You may want to put
the gift in a box if it does not already have one
Measure your paperMeasure your paper• Place the gift in the
unrolled paper• Bring the paper up
around the gift until you have enough paper to cover the gift
• Cut the paper so that you have about an inch of wrapping paper overlapping
Measure your paper (cont)Measure your paper (cont)• Move the box to the
edge of the paper so that both sides will reach about halfway up the sides
• Repeat on the opposite end of the box
• Mark the paper with a pencil and cut any excess paper
Time to TapeTime to Tape• Wrap the paper
around the box until the paper overlaps
• Secure the paper with the transparent tape
Folding the SidesFolding the Sides• Make sure the box
is centered inside the paper
• Fold the sides until the paper overlaps
Tape the FlapsTape the Flaps
• Tape the flaps using the invisible tape
Finishing TouchesFinishing Touches• Turn the gift right-
side up and center the unwound ribbon across the top of the package
• Wrap the ribbon around the package lengthwise and twist it in the center under the box
Tying the BowTying the Bow• Bring the ends
back up around the sides of the box
• Tie the ribbon once in the center, then tie a bow
Trimming the EndsTrimming the Ends• You can get
creative when trimming your bow
• Try trimming the ribbon diagonally or adding a fancy notch
The End ResultThe End Result• When finished, you
should have a beautifully wrapped present sure to please everyone
• Don’t forget to add a gift tag!
• Get creative by adding fancy cards or writing the name on the package with a metallic marker
OutlineOutlineI. Wrapping a Present A. Gathering the material
1. Tape, scissors, wrapping, ribbon B. Measure the Paper C. Taping the paper D. Trimming the bows
BibliographyBibliography
Banner, Chrissa How to Perfectly Wrap a Present. Online.
01 Feb 2008. <http://crafts.slides.kaboose.com/105-how-to-perfectly-wrap-a-present/2>.
Photos by Chrissa Banner
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