We’ve all been there; mid-December, you’re nearly finished wrapping your friends and families presents, but you’re left with that one gift in the corner that looks impossible to wrap. That’s why at Dom & Geri, we have decided it’s time to share our wisdom and give these top tips for wrapping difficult and unusual shaped presents. Whether it’s a mug, pair of socks, homemade cookies or a 4-foot toy giraffe, these techniques will ensure you have them wrapped in no time without any stress!
This guide will cover three techniques of wrapping a difficult shape gift
with step by step instructions to make it as easy and beautiful as possible.
Before you begin
Make sure you have prepared your area to make this wrapping process easier.
Although it’s common to end up wrapping on a bed or the carpet, a hard
surface will make wrapping your presents smoother, and you’ll end up with
a neater finish. Sharp scissors will ensure your cuts are smooth and fast.
A high quality Christmas wrapping paper from
Dom & Geri that will cope with the weight of the gift without tearing
and folding will make the whole process so much easier. Combining the wrapping
paper with a matching card and even banner can
really make your presents stand out. With personalised wrapping paper starting from £3.99 you
can make a huge impact on the presentation of your gifts without breaking
the bank
Technique 1. The Wrapping Paper Gift Bag
This technique enables you to create your own gift bag out of wrapping
paper, which the present will then slot into, regardless of shape.
This technique creates a sealed gift bag and can use the same wrapping
paper as the normal shaped gifts. It’s neat, classy, and once you’ve mastered
this technique, it can be used again and again for any item or special occasion.
This technique suits all items but is a perfect solution for irregular
shaped items such as purses, toys, pencil cases and mugs.
The main difference with this technique I that the folds are made without
the item, then the item is placed inside near the end. The steps are as
follows:
1. Lay out the roll of paper and place the gift on top
of it
2. Cut the paper with plenty of room to spare
3. Fold the vertical edges so that they overlap by an
inch or so and secure together
4. To create the base, fold the bottom up, ensuring
it’s large enough to fit the depth of the gift and press down to crease
5. Open it out and press the wrapping paper down so
it forms a diamond with two triangles on the top layer
6. Fold the top and bottom tips of the diamond towards
the centre and secure. This will end up making a hexagon shape.
7. Stand upright and open up the pouch, at this point
it’ll look like an open gift bag
8. Place gift inside
9. Trim down the top to just above the gift height
10. Fold the top over and secure
Technique 2. Wrap an Existing Box
If you find yourself with an awkward gift shape but lucky enough to have
a box lying about, then this is a great method. This technique is perfect
when the present is fragile or very large and is super easy to achieve
a neat look. Just make sure your wrapping paper is the right size for
your gift!
1. Wrap the inside and outside of the base and lid with
personalised Christmas wrapping paper. Ensure to press the folds to make
them neat and straight!
2. Fill the box with tissue paper to ensure the gift
is secure so it can’t rattle or be damaged
3. Tie a bow around the box and secure a matching personalised
card to the box to make the gift extra special
Technique 3. Paper Bouquet
This is a great technique for items such as a mug, plant pot or bottle.
The super simple technique can be really impactful with just a bit of initial
preparation. You’ll need a piece of cardboard, which you may find lying
about the house from an old delivery box. To create a wrapping paper bouquet,
just follow the following steps:
1. Cut a circle from a piece of cardboard a couple of
inches larger than the base of your gift
2. Cut wrapping paper large enough to surround the gift
with some spare to spread out at the top once it’s made
3. Place wrapping paper on a surface, and then pop the
cardboard round on top
4. Place the gift on top of cardboard (it can be a good
idea to secure the gift with double-sided tape)
5. Simply gather the edges and corners of the wrapping
paper above the gift
6. Secure with a bow
Complete the Look
There’s something extremely satisfying in achieving a flawless finish
when wrapping a Christmas present, and these tips hopefully help you achieve
this. Considering the time you put in to choose the presents and making
sure they are wrapped perfectly, perhaps make it extra special by ordering
matching personalised cards and
wrapping paper to really give your presents a cohesive and elegant look.
Order your personalised Christmas wrapping paper from Dom & Geri today
and achieve a great finish, no matter how difficult the shape of the gift
is!