Who goes to visit in the morning, he acts wisely.
It remains to add that guests with gifts are welcome at any time of the day. Gifts are pleasant to receive, but no less pleasant to give. The most valuable gift is one that is made with your own hands and with love. If you prefer to buy a gift, then we offer you to pack it yourself. It is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. If you connect imagination and desire, you can get an original and unusual present. In this article, you will get a clear guide on how to beautifully wrap a gift in wrapping paper.
Choose a package
The first thing to do is choose a gift wrapping. Specialized stores sell bags, boxes, paper, cardboard and much more. Bags and boxes are expensive and do not always look interesting. This is a quick pick option. To cut cardboard packaging requires some skill and experience. But paper is a great option to wrap the present yourself. It's simple, but if you approach this process creatively, it will turn out unusual and with a “twist”.
The choice of packaging paper is very large: sheet, glossy, plain, with a pattern, foil, craft, quiet, polysilk.
Silence is also called tissue paper. She is light and airy. It is often chosen as a filling or for packaging non-standard gifts. Polysilk looks like a dense and elastic film, it is easy for them to wrap a gift of any shape. With it, you can make drapery, a variety of harnesses and braids.
If you have no experience in packaging, choose a thicker paper, it holds its shape better and more durable. Foil paper is often erased at the folds, so it is better not to take it for gifts with sharp corners.
Preparation for packaging
How to wrap a gift in paper beautifully? There are many wrap options. The main thing is that the result should please not only you, but also the future owner of the gift.
Choose a level place and prepare the necessary tools. Depending on the packaging method, you may need:
- wrapping paper;
- scissors;
- centimeter tape and ruler;
- double-sided and regular tape;
- glue;
- materials for decor.
We will talk about decor below, and now let's start the magic!
Rectangular or square gift
Most often we give something in a rectangular or square box. We hasten to please you - the easiest way to pack such a gift. It is important to correctly calculate the amount of paper needed for packaging. If there is too much of it, then you will get ugly creases, if not enough, you will have to start from the beginning.
How to measure the right amount of paper? Mathematics will come to the rescue. You need to cut the quadrangle.
One side is long. To do this, use a centimeter tape to measure all four sides of the box around the perimeter and add to this about 3 centimeters (for hem).
The second side is short. To calculate it, add: 1 box length + 2 box heights.
Now follow the simple algorithm:
- Put the gift in the center of the received sheet.
- Wrap 5-10 millimeters of paper across the entire width on the right side and secure with tape.
- We wrap the box by pulling the paper tightly. Our bent edge should be located on top, closer to the edge of the box, so that it is imperceptible.
- The remaining pieces of paper should be the same length.
- Carefully wrap the packaging on the sides, firmly pressing it to the box.
Round gift
Such a gift usually does not cause difficulties with packaging. We will talk about two simple options:
- Candy. Even a child can handle such packaging! It is enough to take a sheet of paper, put a gift in the center and wrap it. Tie the remaining "ponytails" with twine or thread. Voila! The question of how to wrap a gift in gift paper has been resolved.
- Cylinder. It is also necessary to wrap the gift with paper, but before that cut the long tails. Above and below we leave the amount of paper equal to the radius of the bottom or cover. After that, make neat folds of paper, stacking them clockwise. To fix them in the center, use tape.
Packaging made in the way of “candy” can be used not only for round gifts, but also for soft things (sweater, t-shirt, socks, etc.). Pre-wrap the item in thick paper to form a cylinder, secure the resulting structure with tape and then beautifully wrap the surprise in gift paper, as described above.
Paper boxes
Try making a gift box. To do this, it is best to choose thick paper for scrapbooking. It is sold in creative stores. We offer a step-by-step master class to see below:
Gift wrapping for baby
Children will enjoy the colorfully wrapped gifts. Use all kinds of colors and unusual design.
Try wrapping a gift with paper like a snowball. It is fun and easy. The main thing is to buy more packaging material, and to get the idea even better, use several color options.
Instruction:
Step number 1. Put the gift in the center of the sheet and start randomly wrapping the gift with paper.
Step number 2. When you finish the first layer, start the second. Repeat these steps until the paper runs out. Children like this way of packing because they simply tear off one layer of paper after the second, trying to get to the desired gift as soon as possible.
You can also use a box for packaging that is larger than the gift itself. Put a small box inside the big box, fill the remaining space with beautiful bulk paper. Put sweets or something there that will please the child while he "gets" to the present itself.
Custom gifts
What to do with gifts of irregular shape? Most often, they just buy a package for them and solemnly hand it to the hero of the occasion. Let's try to diversify this option with a few more.
Make the package yourself. For this you will need: paper, tape, a hole punch to make holes, and tape. If you don’t have a hole punch, you can simply wrap and seal the top of the bag with a bow or other decorative element. In this case, the design will not get any worse.
Tip: when making a bag, it is better to use craft paper.
Use cardboard. Take a custom gift and cut out a cardboard base for it that is suitable in size. Put a gift, cover with cardboard on top and wrap in paper.
You can fill the usual gift bag you bought at the store with ribbon wrapped in ribbon! This will add volume and complete the presentation.
Thematic packaging
Learning to wrap a gift as a professional is easy. Be sure to consider the theme of the holiday and select the appropriate design. A lot depends on who and for what reason you present the gift: the choice of paper, its color, as well as the decor.
For a colleague or business partner, adhere to a strict style and choose packaging in neutral shades - blue or green.
To relatives, friends and children, you can present gifts in the design that they like best, from pink ponies to records as decor.
For wedding packaging, use flowers and lace.
New Year's gifts are decorated with spruce branches, garlands, wreaths, cinnamon and tangerines.
Does your friend love music? Wrap a gift with music paper.
Does girlfriend prefer vintage? Feel free to take out the black and white newspaper for packaging.
Decoration and decor
So we got to the cherry on the cake! Decorating the box will help not only to emphasize the individuality of the gift, but also to hide small flaws, if they were allowed during the packaging process.
For decor, most often choose ribbons or braid. We offer you not to stop there. Use to decorate a gift:
- threads
- buttons
- all kinds of branches
- toys
- pompons
- confetti,
- Natural flowers
- and even chocolates!
You can buy a ready-made bow for a box, but it is better to decorate a gift with a beautiful satin ribbon. You can choose the desired width and color of the tape. To do this beautifully and correctly, you need to know some nuances. We offer a training video on how to bandage a gift box:
Gift wrapping seems simple to many. However, there are recommendations on how to achieve the perfect result in this process. Consider them, and you will get the most beautiful and accurate gift.
Unleash your imagination! A gift, beautifully wrapped in gift paper, as a sign of your love and best wishes, will not be left without attention. Add to this a good mood and start packing.