How to Wrap Gifts Like a Pro
Ok, so you’ve gotten your loved ones each the perfect gift. One that you know each will cherish and enjoy for years to come. Your work this holiday season is done, right?! Well...almost. Before you place them under the tree, there’s an ever-crucial step to keep the element of surprise in play: wrapping the presents. After spending time thoughtfully curating the gifts you’re giving, paying that same attention to detail through the wrapping phase can make the presentation (pun intended) that much sweeter.
To take the guesswork out of gift wrapping this year—and to make it easier on those of us who struggle with even cutting a straight line of wrapping paper—we’ve put together a guide for all things gift wrapping. From our favorite festive gift wrap, to the tools that make the actual wrapping of the presents a cinch, to the best storage products to keep your gift wrap collection organized all year round, consider this your one-stop shop! Here’s how to wrap gifts like a pro in 3 simple steps:
1 Get The Right Gadgets
Make the process of actually wrapping easier on yourself with these efficient tools! If you don’t consider yourself to be a good gift wrapper, these tools can seriously elevate how you wrap gifts. From laying paper out to cutting to taping, all the way to adding in the finishing details, we’ve tried out each tool to ensure they make wrapping quick and painless.
Gift Wrapping Tools
2 Gather The Gift Wrap
Revamp your gift wrap collection, including wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, and other accessories. Whether you’re going for a more neutral, muted feel, a cozy, traditional holiday look, or something entirely unique to you, finding wrapping paper and products that bring you joy is the first step. Customizing your gifts with name tags, personalized ribbon, and other special DIY touches is the best way to make your gifts fun, festive, and unforgettable. You may not need to do this step every year, but it’s worth going through your inventory to check in each holiday season!
Wrapping Paper
Wrapping Accessories
3 Store Your Supplies
Having the right organizational products for your gift wrapping zone makes it easy to access anything you might need throughout the year or even just during the holidays. In addition to easy access, keeping these items tidy and organized in a system can actually maximize the life of your gift wrapping items. If you're living in a small space and have only one shelf dedicated to storing these supplies, staying organized and using your space wisely is especially key! If you’re someone with a large collection and you have the space, devoting a linen closet or something similar to gift wrapping makes for easy, breezy gifting at your fingertips at the drop of a hat.
Gift Wrapping Storage
At the end of the day, the way you wrap your presents is entirely up to you. Whether you choose to go all out or keep it simple this year, what really matters is being present this holiday season. There’s truly nothing more important than savoring the time you have with those you love. If you’re expressing that love in the form of a gift, more power to you. Hopefully these tips for gift wrapping have your system laid out, organized, and ready to go! Happy Holidays!