Gift wrapping
Organize your own wrapping station by
rapping supplies can be difficult to manage due to awkward shapes and sizes that eat up a lot of space. Instead of rifling through loose gift bags and stray rolls of ribbon, get organized. Temporarily clearing a space in the home to create a dedicated area for wrapping presents can streamline the process.
Inventory
Basic gift wrapping will require some essential items, including tape, scissors, wrapping paper, gift labels and a pen. A good wrapping station should also be able to store items such as ribbon, stickers, washi tape, gift boxes, tissue paper and other decorative tools.
Location
A wrapping station can be custom-made or you can use items already around the house. The first and most important piece of a good wrapping station is access to a hard, flat and spacious surface. A laundry room or large closet can be the ideal location for a wrapping
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station. A regular side-by-side washer and dryer or sturdy dresser can become a base camp during the holiday season.
Organization
An organized gift-wrapping station should be accessible and convenient. Storing supplies within an arm’s reach reduces the time spent wrapping presents. Because wrapping paper rolls are the most cumbersome wrapping supplies, find a way to corral them. Storing wrapping paper rolls appropriately helps to preserve quality. A tall laundry hamper works, or consider hanging wrapping paper rolls horizontally on thin curtain rods attached to a wall or the back of a door. Organize other supplies in a nearby drawer, small baskets or an organizational caddy. Store gift bags and tissue paper in a fabric tote bag. Once the gift-giving season is complete, return the wrapping supplies to storage totes for the rest of the year and reclaim your space. d
Extra Tips 1. Less is more. Measure just enough paper to cover the package. Excess paper can be more difficult to maneuver. 2. Tighten up. Keeping the paper taut prevents wrinkles. Quality paper makes tight wrapping easier. 3. Gift bags are a popular choice. Bags come in a variety of sizes and can be reused by the recipient if they choose.
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