Gift Wrapping Tips and Techniques

Tips, Materials, Colors and Embellishments

You can use simple, inexpensive materials like tissue paper, kraft paper, cellophane, fabric remnants (they are especially good for oddly shaped gifts), fabric bags (perfect for wine bottles) and wrapping paper.

Color

If you want to present with impressive package consider choosing a palette and match gift wrap patterns, colors, textures and accessories.

For a dramatic effect you can combine two coordinating colors. For example, I wrapped this gift with blue tissue paper and to achieve a dramatic effect I added 2 white tissue paper stripes.

Embellishments

You can attain a gorgeous gift wrap by using raffia, ribbons, string, old ties, laces, leather strips, seam binding or twine to tie it.

Finish of with some trimmings such as silk flowers, dried flowers, real flowers, beads, decorative fruit, leaves, greenery, tiny ornaments, or charms.

For instance, you can wrap a gift with plain Kraft paper and embellish it with some real lavender flowers and a matching ribbon.

Additional tips

Keep all your wrapping supplies in one organized place (like a big box) this way you will avoid hectic gift wrap (especially when done at the last minute).

To achieve a tidier appearance it is preferred if you use a transparent cellophane tape.

Supply you might need

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