Guide
How to Wrap a Present Nicely
A nicely wrapped present does not need expensive materials, just a few clean edges and a little time.
Here is what you need, how to wrap in six steps and what makes the present personal at the end.
What you need
- Wrapping paper
- Scissors and a ruler
- Sticky tape, ideally double-sided for invisible seams
- Ribbon or string
- A card or gift tag and stickers for decoration
Wrapping in six steps
- Cut the paper: once around the present plus one to two finger widths for the overlap
- Place the present upside down in the middle of the back of the paper
- Fold over one edge of the paper by about two centimetres, pull the paper around the present and fix it with tape
- Close the ends: fold the top and bottom edges towards the middle, tuck in the sides and fold the resulting point upwards
- Sharpen the folds with your fingernail and secure the ends with tape
- Add ribbon, card and stickers
Using double-sided paper
With paper that has two different sides, you decide which one goes on the outside. The folded edge shows the other side as a narrow strip, which looks like a trim.
Our wrapping paper has a pattern side and a stripe side in three designs. It is in progress and has no price yet.
A card, gift tag and stickers
Three small things turn a wrapped present into a personal one: a handwritten card, a gift tag with the name and a sticker on the seam or the ribbon.
The Christmas cards have the same motifs as the wrapping paper: mistletoe, nutcracker and bow. Decorate presents and gift tags with the sticker sheet. Message ideas for the card are in the guide to writing Christmas cards.
Small tips
- Always cut the paper along a straight edge, for example a ruler.
- Hide the seam on the underside of the present.
- Leftover paper makes gift tags or small envelopes for vouchers.
- Put round or awkwardly shaped presents in a box or bag first.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How much wrapping paper do I need?
Measure once around the present and add one to two finger widths for the overlap. In the other direction the paper has to cover the length of the present plus its height, so there is enough to fold in at both ends.
Which side goes on the outside?
You decide: every sheet has a pattern side and a stripe side.
When will the wrapping paper be available?
The wrapping paper is in progress and has no price yet. New items appear in the Etsy shop LeoundToni.
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