Gift Wrap Guide

Christmas is coming... fast!

I'm wrapping up my holiday shopping (no pun intended), and am ready to break out the ribbons and gift tags to get everything ready for the upcoming festivities. I think presentation is a huge part of gift giving. Wrapping gifts nicely shows the recipient how much effort you put into their gift.

Here's how to make your gifts look extra special:

Supplies
Gift
Box
Wrapping paper
Scissors
Ribbon
Decorations
Gift tag
Pen/Permanent marker

How to Wrap a Present
graphics from oprah.com

Before you wrap...
First make sure to remove all of the price tags from your gift. If you can't remove the tag, black out the price with a black permanent marker. Next, put the gift in a box. This makes wrapping much easier. If the object won't fit into a standard box, consider using a cute gift bag.

Now, find an open, level surface and unroll a large length of wrapping paper. Place the box on top and determine how much paper it will take to cover the entire package. Make sure you have a little extra- it's easier to cut off wrapping paper than add more. Turn the box upside down and place it in the center of the paper. This will ensure that the wrapping seams are at the bottom of the package.

Fold the paper on the long side of the gift and secure with two pieces of tape.

Then, move to the sides. Fold both sides against the box. The top and bottom of the excess paper should form two triangle/trapezoid-like shapes.

Make sure the creases for the excess are firm and then fold the bottom one up against the box. Fold the top triangle/trapezoid over the bottom one and tape.

All finished!

Wrapping Paper

There are just so many cute wrapping paper prints out right now. While I love the classic kraft paper and burlap/twine look (very rustic), I'm also loving these bold and colorful prints. Paired with a metallic bow and simple present toppers (see below), these will look great under the tree.

Here are my favorites (pictured above):
Skiing Gnomes | Watercolor Mistletoe | Red Dots | Urban Snowflakes
Pine Branch on Slate | Snow Globe Jars | Winter Berries    


Present Toppers 

Present toppers really add a special touch to a present. Whether it's a well-designed gift tag, an initial, some rustic twine, fresh mistletoe or an ornament, these little baubles add an extra bit of holiday cheer.

Here are some of my favorites (pictured above):

Snowflake Ornament | Glitter Hedgehog | Glass Initial Letter | Twine

Fresh Mistletoe | Bunting | Gift Tag | Bird Ornament | Eiffel Tower Ornament

Need more inspiration? Check out my present wrapping board on Pinterest.

Happy holidays!

xoxo