How to Wrap a Gift

Gift wrapping is a sweet gesture to express your feelings for someone special. If you know how to fold and cut paper, wrapping a gift becomes easy. After wrapping it initially, you can add personal touches such as ribbons or decorations. In the end, you'll have a beautifully wrapped gift to present to your loved one.

Remove the price tag. Leaving the price tag on a gift is often seen as inappropriate since the recipient doesn't need to know how much you spent. If the tag can't be removed, you can cover the price with a black marker.

Place the gift inside the box. Using a box to wrap your gift will make the process much easier. You can buy a box at the same store where you purchase wrapping paper. Alternatively, you could repurpose an old box, like a shoebox, that might be lying around the house.

• Be sure to seal the box with tape to prevent it from opening while you're wrapping.

Spread out the wrapping paper. Choose a flat surface to work on, such as a wooden floor or a table. Unroll the wrapping paper onto the surface and pull out a length that is about twice the length of the box. Avoid cutting the paper off the roll just yet.

Position the box on the wrapping paper. Place the box in the center of the paper with the top side facing down. Make sure the box is situated between the edges of the paper and not too close to either end.

Wrap the paper over the box. Grab one edge of the wrapping paper and start wrapping it around the box, covering one side completely. Then, rotate the roll of paper to cover the other side of the box. At this point, the box should be fully wrapped in the paper.

Trim the paper so the edges overlap. The edges of the paper should overlap at the top of the box. Cut a straight line across the top layer of paper so that it overlaps the bottom layer by a few centimeters.

Adhere one side of the wrapping paper to the box. After cutting a piece of paper large enough to wrap the gift, set the roll aside and grab a piece of clear tape. Place one edge of the paper on top of the box, pressing it firmly against the bottom. Use the tape to secure the paper in the center of the box to hold it in place.

Fold the remaining paper over the box and tape it down. Fold the remaining paper over the box. Layer this paper over the part you just taped. Use tape to secure the paper in the center of the box, holding the top and bottom layers together.

• This section of paper will show on the outside once the gift is wrapped. If you want a cleaner edge, you can fold the paper inward before taping it down.
• If the gift is too large, you will need multiple pieces of tape to secure everything properly.

Tuck the paper at the corners of the box inward. The remaining sides of the box still have paper that isn't tucked in. Work on each side, pushing the paper along the edges to fit snugly into the corners of the box.

Flatten the triangular folds. Once both edges of the paper are tucked into the box's corners, you’ll notice four triangular folds at each corner. Use your fingers to press down on each fold to secure the triangular shape.

Gấp hai vạt giấy vào nhau. Đến thời điểm này, ở mặt trên và mặt dưới của hộp có hai vạt giấy hình thang. Gấp vạt giấy ở trên xuống và miết mép để giữ cố định. Sau đó, gấp vạt giấy ở dưới lên để nó nằm chồng lên vạt giấy kia. Bạn cũng miết mép giấy để giữ cố định.

Dán băng keo để cố định các cạnh. Cắt một miếng băng keo trong. Dán vạt giấy trên với vạt giấy dưới bằng cách đặt băng keo tại điểm chính giữa của mặt hộp. Bây giờ, mặt hộp này đã được giấy gói phủ kín.

Lặp lại cho phía bên kia. Xoay hộp lại và gói theo cách tương tự cho đầu hộp còn lại. Gấp giấy gói tại các hóc hộp vào trong. Miết nếp gấp của bốn hình tam giác. Gấp vạt giấy ở trên xuống và gấp vạt giấy ở dưới lên. Dùng băng keo dán hai vạt giấy lại.

Đo kích thước vật cần gói. Đo chu vi của vật bằng thước dây. Cộng thêm 10 cm vào số đo chu vi. Sau đó, đo chiều dài của vật và đường kính của hình tròn.

• Để đo chu vi, hãy quấn thước dây vòng quanh vật cần gói.
• Để đo đường kính, bạn hãy đo từ đầu này đến đầu kia của hình tròn.
• Nếu vật đó có hai hình tròn với kích thước khác nhau thì bạn đo hình tròn có đường kính lớn hơn.

Cut tissue paper for wrapping. Cylindrical objects should be wrapped in tissue paper rather than regular gift wrap. Cut the tissue paper into a rectangular shape. The width of the rectangle should be the circumference of the item plus 10 cm. The length of the rectangle should be the diameter plus the length of the object.

• For example, if the circumference is 13 cm, the length of the object is 20 cm, and the diameter is 10 cm, the rectangle will measure 23 x 30 cm.

Place the item in the center of the paper. Lay the tissue paper on a flat surface. Position the object approximately in the middle of the paper.

Wrap the paper around the object. Start by wrapping one edge of the paper around the cylindrical object. One edge of the paper should slightly overlap the other. Secure the top layer of paper to the bottom layer at the midpoint of the object.

Twist the ends to seal the cylindrical object. The excess paper at both ends of the object will still be sticking out. Twist the paper at one end of the object 2 to 3 times. Then, wrap tape around the twisted section to secure it. Repeat this for the other end.

• Wrapping a cylindrical object is similar to wrapping a piece of candy, like a Tootsie Roll.

Flip the box over. The decorative element will be placed on the top of the gift box. Flip the box over so that the edges of the wrapping paper aren’t visible from the top.

Attach the "To/From" tag. Attach a "To/From" tag to the box to give your gift a personalized touch. You can purchase pre-printed tags at most supermarkets. Alternatively, you can create your own tag using cardboard, cover it with decorative craft paper, and write a message with a pen or pencil.

Tie a bow on the gift. Use ribbon purchased from a department store or supermarket. Turn the gift box over so the edges of the wrapping paper are facing up. Attach one end of the ribbon to the center of the box. Wrap the ribbon around the box's shorter sides, cut it, and tape the end to secure it.

• If desired, you can wrap the ribbon twice. Repeat the process, this time wrapping the ribbon around the gift along its longer side.

Stick a pre-made bow on the gift box. To save time, purchase a pre-made bow with adhesive backing instead of tying a bow yourself. These bows are commonly sold at supermarkets. The bow has double-sided tape on the back, so you just need to stick it onto the gift box.

Use fake berries and leaves as decoration. You can buy artificial berries and leaves at gift or craft stores. They make for cheerful, festive decorations. Additionally, red berries and leaves are traditional seasonal decorations for winter.

Attach bells to the ribbon. If you plan to tie the ribbon, consider adding a few bells for an extra touch. Thread a few bells onto the ribbon before wrapping it around the gift box to add a shimmering effect. This is a fantastic decoration idea for the holiday season.

• Wrapping paper
• Scissors
• Tape
• Tissue paper
• Bow
• Ribbon
• To/From tag
• Optional: measuring tape, bells, artificial berries/leaves, anything to make the gift even prettier!

• Clear tape works best for gifts that will be mailed, or for gifts prepared well in advance.
• To prevent your wrapping paper roll from unraveling, cut an old toilet paper roll and slide it onto the wrapping paper roll.