The essential guide for holiday wrapping There are two types of people during the holidays: people who use gift bags and people who wrap presents. And while there?s certainly nothing wrong with a festive gift bag, carefully wrapped presents under a tree or next to a menorah just look great.
That being said, loving how wrapped presents look and actually wrapping them are two different things. Even for the arts-and-crafts-inclined, present-wrapping can be a frustrating process, especially when supplies are so expensive. There?s nothing worse than spending a bunch of money on ribbon and paper and then struggling to wrap even a few of your presents.
Fortunately, with some practice, anyone can become an expert wrapper. Based on decades of experience, I?ve rounded up the six best tips that will help even novices wrap better presents. Worst case" You can always go back to the bags. 1. Assemble your supplies:
When you?re ready to begin wrapping, choose a large workspace?like a counter or a big dining room table?and prep your supplies. At a minimum, you?ll need your presents, wrapping paper, tape, and scissors. It?s also a good idea to have a black sharpie handy (for blacking out prices on tags), a trash bag so you can keep your space tidy, and some cheerful holiday music playing in the background. Bonus points if you also have a hygge-worthy fire raging in the fireplace.
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