Wrap Christmas presents
This is how your gifts will be perfect
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Of course, gestures matter when it comes to gifts, but unwrapping beautifully wrapped presents is a whole lot more fun. Here we show you great ideas on how to wrap Christmas presents.
There are two types of people: those who love wrapping Christmas presents and those who hate wrapping presents. We’ve put together great wrapping ideas for both: the pros who want to take their gift wrapping to the next level and the novice who wants to keep it as simple as possible.
Wrapping Christmas presents: the right amount
In fact, Christmas gifts don’t always have to be incredibly elaborate. An original gift tag and a couple of beautiful gift ribbons turn what is actually a simple gift box into an eye-catcher. Basically it is like this: the more elaborate ribbons and tags are, the simpler the wrapping paper or gift box should be. It is then the canvas for the eye-catcher. Conversely, you can round off an elaborate wrapping paper with simple gift bows and then perhaps do without gift tags altogether.
Of course, there are many ways to be original when wrapping gifts. We looked around on Pinterest and Instagram and put together the most beautiful ideas.
Wrap Christmas gifts in an original way
Who knew toilet paper rolls could be so useful when it comes to gift wrapping? And that it would look so elegant? And best of all: You don’t need scissors or glue for this, you just fold in the edges.
Wow, that glitters beautifully! We especially like the contrast between the plain brown wrapping paper and the sparkling glitter stripe. Modest and elegant at the same time. To do this, glitter stars are pressed onto an adhesive strip and then glued to the gift packaging.
For everyone who likes things natural, this little eye-catcher on the gift is definitely the biggest thing. The tassel is made from pine needles and gives even the simplest wrapping paper that special something. Looks especially good if you place it off center in a corner.
Wrapping presents à la Instagram: With a Polaroid photo as a special extra, you can give someone a very personal treat at Christmas. This can be a motif from your last holiday together or maybe a photo of you together. Be creative!
Those who are self-respecting in the DIY universe work with doodles and handlettering. And so it’s no wonder that there is also wrapping paper that can be written on and matching pens. This gives your homemade gifts the right handmade look. Reading tip: Draw doodles
It doesn’t always have to be a big gesture at Christmas – sometimes a six of his/her favorite beer says more than 1000 words. But to make it really Christmassy, make cute reindeer out of the bottles. This gives Rudolf’s red nose a whole new, cheeky meaning.
“Three hazelnuts for Cinderella” says hello: With such a sweetly wrapped gift, friends, sisters and mothers will feel like princesses. We are totally in love!
Wrap Christmas gifts sustainably
Nicely wrapped gifts do look great, but the waste they create shouldn’t be underestimated. That’s why the same applies here: use materials sparingly and, if possible, use recycled material. Here are some more tips for you on how to be more sustainable when wrapping gifts:
- Upcycling at its best: Old wall calendars, newsprint or even old sheet music or maps offer wonderful motifs for wrapping your Christmas presents. So before you take the next load to the waste paper container, browse through again to see if there is anything suitable for your gifts.
- Packing paper made from recycled material: Packing paper comes in a neutral brown, but can easily be upgraded with a few simple tricks. For example, you can stamp it (potato print), tie it up with a pretty cord and small fir branches or even write beautiful Christmas sayings on it with hand lettering. In this way you avoid environmentally harmful plastic foils and paper coated with plastic.
- Use old packaging: Washed-out screw-top jars, old tin cans, boxes of chocolates, cloth bags or even empty kitchen rolls and toilet paper rolls – there is a lot of packaging in the household that would otherwise end up in the garbage, but still serves the best purpose as gift packaging. And the same applies here: With a pretty cord or some decoration, such as homemade salt dough pendants, they are quickly upgraded.
- Also already used wrapping paper great for repackaging. So the next time you open gifts, don’t rip the paper off straight away, but open the wrapper carefully.
- Furoshiki: These are square towels used as traditional packaging in Japan. The towels can be used again and again, so there is no waste when wrapping gifts. Here you can read exactly how the technique works: Furoshiki.
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- If you need new wrapping paper, then pay attention to it Blue Angel. This seal identifies recycled wrapping paper that consists of 100 percent waste paper.
Packing turbo: Wrap gifts in a few seconds!
When shopping, have you ever seen how a saleswoman wrapped your gifts in a few seconds, while at home it felt like it took you hours and it only succeeded with a lot of swearing? Then we finally have the resolution for you. The YouTuber”BeatTheBush” uncovers the secret of turbo-packaging.
This is how you succeed in turbo packaging
In fact, it’s all just a matter of judgment and planning. Once the gift has been placed in the right place, all it takes is a little finesse and two dexterous index fingers to position the paper. And if you’ve done it two or three times, you’ll be able to do it in a few seconds. Then wrap it with ribbon – and you’re done!
Of course, you can also give creative money gifts and you don’t even need a lot of wrapping paper and the like. The best tips and inspiration can be found here: Packing money gifts.
Sources used: pinterest.de, utopia.de