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