In order to unmistakably wrap a gift and not spoil the packaging material, we advise you to practice on paper, which, in which case, it will not be a pity to throw it away, for example, on a newspaper. In addition, you will immediately see how the folds will look, how much material you need to reserve for the edges, and how your wrapped gift will ultimately look. For packaging, you will need scissors, double-sided tape and wrapping paper (you can use: craft, designer, crepe or tissue paper), as well as decorative details.
We all, no doubt, love to receive gifts. However, we experience even greater pleasure when we bring joy to loved ones and relatives. Eyes sparkling with happiness and a sincere smile of a dear person - what could be more beautiful!
We treat the preparation of a gift quite scrupulously: we take into account the individual preferences and hobbies of the recipient. One of the important roles in this process is played by a festive wrapper, which gives a special charm and mystery to the gift. Did you know that it is very easy to wrap a gift in original gift paper with your own hands? In this article you will find step-by-step instructions on how you can beautifully, creatively and easily pack absolutely any item with your own hands.
Until now, it was thought that only specially trained people could deal with gift wrapping? Big delusion! Most importantly, all the tools to create such a masterpiece are available to absolutely everyone.
We will need:
So let's get started:
1 step: First you need to measure and cut out the required amount of gift paper for packaging. Please note that you need to measure the rectangle in such a way that you have a margin of a few centimeters on each side of the gift in order to evenly bend the paper in the future. For example, look at how much gift paper is cut off in the photo.
On a note! If you have never folded gift paper in this way before, you can practice, for example, on an unnecessary newspaper. According to the finished "pattern" from the newspaper, it will be possible to measure the required amount of gift paper.
2 step: Bend the edge of one of the two vertical sides by 1 cm and stick tape on it. Unite the vertical sides. Stretch the gift paper so that it fits snugly enough around the gift. If you follow all the rules, you will notice that the seam is almost invisible.
3 step: Now move on to the sides. Gently bend upper part gift paper, as shown in the photo.
5 step: The matter remains small. Stick a strip of double-sided tape on top of the remaining piece of paper (you also need to fold the edge of the paper). Remove the protective film from the adhesive tape and secure the entire side part in this way. Please note that the lower part should end exactly in the middle, as shown in the photo.
6 step: Repeat the whole procedure on the other side of the gift.
7 step: Time to start decorating. No gift is complete without a festive bow. We will also make it with our own hands. To do this, you need to take three ribbons corresponding to the gift paper shades. You should tie these ribbons on top of each other, thereby creating the necessary volume.
8 step: In addition to ribbons, you can decorate the gift with any decorative elements that you have in everyday life. It turns out here is such a beauty!
Tired of the monotony in gift wrapping? Then you are at the right place! Below is step-by-step instruction by how you can pack a box with very original things. The peculiarity of this type of packaging lies in the fact that instead of gift paper we will take an ordinary newspaper, and woolen thread and buttons will come to replace the bow. Quite a beautiful and conceptual option!
1 step: Take a spread of any newspaper (preferably one that has been on the shelf for some time). Be sure to pay attention to the information that is located there. An uncomfortable situation may result if the pages contain an article that is unpleasant for the recipient of the gift. Approach this stage with no less creativity. Fold the edge of the newspaper over to one side of the box.
2 step: Do the same work on the opposite side. Please note that on this side a sheet of newspaper should only reach the middle. Cut off unnecessary parts of our gift paper with scissors.
On a note! If possible, put the gift upside down and start wrapping. All seams will remain invisible.
3 step: Now you need to move on to the other sides of the package. Bend one of the sides so that it ends in the same place as the edge of the box.
4 step: Bend the left side edge so that it can cover the left edge of the gift. Leave a small margin of a couple of centimeters. The rest can be cut with scissors.
5 step: Just like in the first instruction, combine the left and right side paper with double sided tape. The stock that we left must be bent and hidden inside.
8 step: As we have already said, the decorative elements in this case are quite original. Wrap the gift box with string.
9 step: Decorate the resulting "bow" with buttons.
We figured out square and rectangular gifts. Now in turn is the option of wrapping a round gift. This method of gift wrapping is also quite original. Instead of gift paper, we will take a piece of thick fabric and decorate it all with a contrasting ribbon. Thus, we do not even need tape or scissors (only if we cut the fabric).
1 step: Lay the round gift in the middle of the fabric.
Making surprises with your own hands is always great! It is especially pleasant to please the closest people with your gifts: husband, boyfriend, mother, girlfriend or sister. And when you have already come up with, or mom for the holiday, one question remains unresolved - how to pack a gift. And we will teach you how to do it fast, nice and right.
The simplest and most affordable packaging material is, of course, gift paper. It is dense, beautiful and easy to handle. When you are preparing a surprise for a person, pay attention to the moment of decorating your gift - and it will make an incredible impression!
There are several options how to wrap a gift in gift paper.
In a beautiful paper bag you can put a small and pretty light gift: For example, a T-shirt or soft toy.
Choose a suitable piece of paper, fold it as shown in the photo and continue to follow the instructions. Use glue to glue joints- it will be much more reliable than double-sided tape. It's better to use both.
To secure the handles, make holes with a hole punch and pull the ropes through them. To decorate the package, you can use a gift tag, also made by yourself.
Classic way packaging - using a box. You can make it yourself or buy it from a gift shop. Also, most of the gifts are sold already in the box (household appliances, dishes, cosmetics, etc.) You just have to pack everything beautifully.
To make a package you will need:
To begin with, we need to measure and then cut off a paper rectangle, from which we will make a gift wrapper. We determine the amount of paper for a gift as follows:
These parameters should be considered, especially if you are going to pack a large box, and even for the first time. In order to avoid mistakes and not spoil the gift material, practice on a regular newspaper. By the way, the method of packaging in newsprint and glossy paper is considered one of the most popular today. Gift wrappings in eco-style or in retro style look very original and funny.
And we begin the responsible process of wrapping the gift in wrapping paper.
Perhaps not the best, but the most practical and versatile gift is a book. A suitable book can be found as a gift for a man, a woman, and a child. Such a gift can be presented to professional holiday or for a birthday. A beautiful and stylish packaging will only emphasize the festivity and solemnity of the moment. When packing a book you can safely do without a box, because this item has a suitable shape and solid texture. Let's get creative!
Did you know that gift paper is used not only for presents, but also for wrapping flowers? Bouquets in transparent cellophane have long been out of fashion - natural materials and natural beauty are in trend today!
Take a look at these simple ways, and you will forever forget about artificial store packaging.
The standard "gentleman's set" is known to be something flowery, sweet, and semi-sweet. We offer you turn standard gifts into something original and stylish. For example, or beautifully pack a bottle.
The easiest way to wrap a gift is to wrap the finished box in wrapping paper. After all, very often the things that we buy as a gift are already in a cardboard box. In this master class - how to pack a box in gift paper. In fact, there is nothing difficult in this, you just need to know how to correctly calculate the dimensions of the wrapping paper and how to properly wrap the box in paper.
What you need to pack the box
- wrapping paper;
- decorative ribbons, cords;
- scissors;
- tape measure;
- double-sided tape (try to get double-sided tape, as pieces of ordinary tape are very noticeable and will need to be carefully masked).
How to determine the right amount of packaging paper
In order to pack a rectangular or square box, we need to cut out a rectangle from the wrapping paper, respectively. To determine the width of the rectangle, take a measuring tape and measure all four sides of the box around the perimeter (full turn), and add 2-3 cm for the hem. And the length of the rectangle is one box length + two box heights.
A little advice
If you are packing for the first time, do it first on regular newspaper. See if you have determined the dimensions correctly, where the tape should be located, how the folds look, etc.
How to pack a box Basic steps.
Step one. Place the gift box in the center of the paper rectangle. Bend the left or right vertical edge by 0.5-1 cm, glue a strip of double-sided tape to the fold.
Step two. Wrap the box tightly with paper as shown in the photo. Then remove the protective layer from the adhesive tape and glue the folded edge of the paper.
Step three. Check that the protruding edges of the paper from the ends of the box are the same. Then bend the top of the paper as shown in the photo, press it firmly against the end of the box.
Step four. Fold and press the sides of the paper firmly.
Step five. Bend the lower part first and press firmly against the end of the box. Then bend it back and bend it approximately in the middle. Stick a strip of tape on it and glue this part to the end. Do the same on the other side of the box.
How to decorate a paper-wrapped box
1st option. Cut out a small strip of paper in a different color, wrap the box around it, and tape the ends together. Tie with a decorative cord.
2nd option. If the wrapping paper is double-sided, then you can leave a larger width allowance and use this for decoration.
3rd option. You can use several ribbons of different colors and textures.
4th option. You can use openwork lace, the ends of which are also connected with double-sided tape.
In general, there are a huge number of decorating options, we have given you just a few to stir up your imagination a little.
You can pack the purchased gift in a special department of the store, where you can be offered different types wrapping paper and several types of bows. But if you want to make your gift original and unusual, then it is best suited DIY gift wrapping.
Before thinking how beautiful and original to pack a gift with your own hands and proceed with the selection of packaging material, it should be noted that different people gift wrapping in different ways:
- DIY gift wrapping for a man should be restrained and concise, you do not need to use all kinds of bows and jewelry in it - men simply will not pay special attention to this and will not appreciate your efforts. Wrapping paper, choose a solid color or with a clear geometric pattern. If there is a choice, then you can choose paper that matches the hobby or profession of a man (with musical attributes, for example);
- corporate packaging gifts should also not be distinguished by flashy colors, it is best to use paper bags or handbags with the company logo. In this case, it is better to make a wholesale order, you are unlikely to master it manually;
- in a gift box with your own hands for woman you can fully show your imagination and use all possible materials - beads, sequins, ribbons, rhinestones, feathers, etc. Although, women are also different, so be guided by personal preferences;
- children's gift to, naturally, and should look childish - use bright rainbow colors, balloons, sweets, funny applications, stickers of your favorite cartoon characters, small toys, etc.
- do-it-yourself gift wrapping must take into account theme of the celebration and use different attributes and characteristic colors. For example, gifts for the new year can be decorated with Christmas tree branches and bells, and gifts for the bride should be combined with her wedding dress.
Depending on the form of the gift itself, handmade gift wrapping, is divided into two groups - hard gift wrapping (when the gift is in a hard cardboard box) and soft gift wrapping (when the irregularly shaped gift itself is packed in soft packaging material).
Solid Packing Methods.
1) Wrap the finished box in paper. Often, purchased gifts are in a ready-made factory cardboard box. In this case, your efforts are minimal - you just need to pack the finished box in wrapping paper with your own hands and decorate with various accessories.
2) Wrap the cardboard box with packing material. If you purchased a gift without a box, then you can get out of the situation by pasting the finished box (for example, from shoes) with packing material or cloth with your own hands, and put the gift in nice box, which is then tied with a ribbon. For breaking things, you can put a special filler in the box - tissue paper, light fabric such as chiffon, decorative feathers, dry flower petals, and the like.
3) Make a gift box with your own hands. If the gift is small in size or irregular in shape, then you can make a do-it-yourself box for it from colored cardboard or scrapbooking paper, which can now be purchased quite easily. There are a lot of ways here - these are all kinds of boxes, chests, packages and envelopes, as well as boxes made in the origami style.
Soft packaging methods.
1) Wrap the gift itself in soft, easily draped wrapping material. It can be special crumpled paper or tissue paper (“cigarette”), which is sold in large stationery stores. Corrugated wrapping paper, polysilk, soft felt paper are also suitable. In this case, the gift is wrapped in the form of a candy, tied on both sides with ribbons or decorative cords. Or you can choose the shape of a truffle, when only one end is tied with a ribbon, and the other becomes a stable base.
2) You can use the Japanese technique of wrapping gifts in cloth - furoshiki, which has a number of advantages over paper packaging. Firstly, such packaging is considered the most environmentally friendly - the fabric can be reused and not thrown away like paper after unpacking the gift. And secondly, thanks to a wider choice of colors and coloring of fabrics, it is possible to achieve greater expressiveness and individuality in gift wrapping.
3) From fabric, felt paper or even thick paper, you can sew a bag with your own hands and put a gift in it, and then decorate with ribbons and accessories.
How to decorate a wrapped gift.
This is truly a creative process that expresses your personality, so you can use whatever you want. To decorate a gift wrapped in paper (or other material), paper and satin ribbons, lace, decorative harnesses and ropes. You can also use foil, tinsel, sequins, beads, beads, chains, stickers, various tags and labels, feathers, dried flowers and leaves, shells, small stones, buttons, coins, etc.
METHOD #1
1. Tie the gift box in a criss-cross pattern and secure with a knot in the center. For a more convenient description, we denote the ends of the tape by the letters A and B.
2. Take tape A and make first one and then the second loop for the bow so that they look like a figure eight (see photo). Use your fingers to press the center of the figure eight to the center knot of the ribbon. Part B is on the sidelines for now.
3. Holding the figure-eight bow with one hand, take tape B with the other hand and cover the middle of the figure-eight with it, wrap it around the central knot and make another loop, only from tape B. Straighten all the loops and make them the same. Trim the ends at an angle.
METHOD #2
1. Separately fold the bow, following the instructions in the photo.
These simple tips and gift wrapping tricks will help create the illusion that you are a needlework master.
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1. In order to pack gifts with high quality, you need to do it on a hard surface.
Of course, it is easier to wrap gifts on the floor in front of the TV, but you will spend twice as much time, and you will not be able to pack beautifully.
2. Double tape will speed up the process
3. No tape? Then watch this video and you will be able to wrap any gift without duct tape.
4. Or use cloth to wrap
Take a look at this instruction:
1. A square of cloth needs to be put front side down, put a gift in the center.
2. Tie two opposite corners of the fabric in a knot.
3. Tie two more opposite corners.
4. Another knot.
5. And one more, final. Now you can add decorations - done.
5. Or a scarf
New scarf as packaging will be another gift
6. An old spiky sweater is also suitable for packaging
7. Hide a small gift in a ball of thread
Add some games
8. If the gift has an unusual shape, then take a paper bag and decorate it
9. Newspaper is also suitable as wrapping paper
If you have newspapers at home, then this idea is especially good: you will not spend extra money, and the packaging itself will look original.
10. Use grocery store paper bags
Closer to the holidays, many stores pack products in paper bags with New Year's drawings, just give these bags a second life - pack gifts in them.
11. Or just wrap a gift with regular kraft paper
This package also has something charming, you can paint it or decorate it with postage stamps.
12. Homemade stamps for creating patterns
Such an idea is definitely not for the lazy, but if you still make such a stamp, then it will come in handy more than once!
13. Print out words, letters or puzzles on paper and wrap the gift. Then underline or circle the words you want.
14. Turn plain and boring paper into adorable animals
15. Or take two contrasting papers, pack a gift in them, and such cuts will become decoration
Simple but attractive
16. You can just draw ribbons and a bow on the box
17. You can also make a box with your own hands
18. If there is no name tag, then put a playing card
19. Or a photo from Instagram
And the A Beautiful Mess app will add "To" and "From" whom to the desired picture. Or just print your favorite photo and write the addressee with a marker.
20. You can print labels on the printer
21. Or wrap gifts in different paper then you don't have to sign them.
22. The box does not need to be wrapped in gift paper, just tie a ribbon bow.