Go to the bottom of the paper, fold it upwards about three inches. Flip the folded part back, open it up, and fold in the corners, securing with tape. Flip the bag upright and put the gift back inside ...

Many have already purchased a few unique gifts for their loved ones and will set aside time to wrap their presents sneakily. But only some things you buy will be in a perfect box to make wrapping ...

I don't know how spectacular your gift-wrapping skills are, but my wrapped presents usually end up being 75 percent tape, 25 percent wrapping paper. This always bums me out, because Christmas-themed ...

Gift wrap can quietly eat up a lot of your holiday budget. It's easy to swipe cute rolls and bags into the cart without thinking, then still feel unorganized when you sit down to wrap. A few small ...

A lot of work goes into wrapping gifts in fancy paper that people are just going to rip off anyway. Wrapping gifts is an essential part of celebrating Christmas. There’s nothing more special than ...

Make your gift to be the hottest commodity at the White Elephant gift exchange. These quick and creative wrapping hacks are perfect for making your gifts stand out — and a box isn’t required. That’s ...

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Being surrounded by piles of cylindrical, spherical, or otherwise non-rectangular shaped gifts can be a nightmare for a non-expert gift wrappers—especially if you've left the wrapping until the day of ...

The cost of gift bags and wrapping paper can really add up these days. A simple roll can cost $5 or more, and a basic gift bag can cost almost as much. Haley and Connie Shepard disagree over how to ...