This easy method for wrapping presents will help the presentation look just as good as the gift itself.
You’ve found the perfect gift.
Now you have to make it look pretty, but you’re mired in present-wrapping ineptitude!
Meg MacDonald
When you’ve finished this step-by-step guide, your gift recipient will think Martha Stewart wrapped it.
So gather your materials, find a box to practice with, and get wrapping.
(And if you’re still having trouble, study up on gift-wrapping mistakes to avoid.)
Meg MacDonald
Grab the present and assemble the wrapping paper, scissors, and tape.
Clear a large, flat surface, such as a kitchen table.
Secure fragile items within boxes.
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ensure breakable items are wrapped securely and won’t move around.
Use a small piece of tape to keep the box closed and secure.
Measure the right amount of wrapping paper.
Roll out your wrapping paper.
Strive for long, even cuts.
If your edge is jagged, fold it under for a smooth seam.
Have a lot ofChristmas giftsto wrap?
Secure the paper to the box with tape.
Center the box on the paper.
(With some practice, you may be able to skip this step.)
Fold the other side for a cleaner edge.
Now bring this side up, so it just overlaps the first one and affix with tape.
Use double-sided tape for a cleaner look.
Fold the paper on each side of the present.
Flatten those in against the box, then fold the remaining triangle of paper up against the box.
Fasten it in place with tape.
Stand the box up and repeat folding to the other side.
Add the finishing touches.
Add any ribbon, gift tags, or decorative bows to your gift.
For gift-wrap extra credit, learn how to makecurling ribbon bows.
Tada: You’ve just wrapped a present perfectly.
Plush animals are good to go with a big bow tied around the neckand the same forplant gifts.
And your recipient will certainly forgive you if you don’t wrap their new bike.
(Though a big bow would be a nice touch here, too.)
