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Wrap-tastic ways to improve your gift wrapping game.
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items Gift wrapping seems to be one of those devisive activites: you either love it or hate it. I fall solidly into the love it category and have been offering professional gift wrapping services for a while now. If you've been wanting to up your gift wrap...
This is a tutorial for a super easy gift bow. Wired ribbon and scissors are all you need.
Easiest 1 Minute Gift Bow
This tutorial is for a traditional Tiffany style bow. Double sided satin ribbon and scissors are all you'll need.
How to Tie a Tiffany Bow
Naturally, Martha Stewart has a fabulous tutorial for five different kinds of bows. I refer to this one frequently!
How to Tie 5 Perfect Bows - Martha Stewart
The easiest way to improve your gift wrap presentation is by using quality wrapping paper. You want something that is thick enough for good creases, but not so thick that it's bulky. I love Rifle Paper - it meets that criteria and is beautiful! Garde...
Rifle Paper Co - Garden Party Wrapping Roll
Paper Source is another great shop for excellent quality and beautiful gift wrap. Their Stone Paper brand cuts like butter and makes beautiful folds. It is a little opaque so use caution if you're wrapping a box that has a design or logo on it.
Paper Source Balloons Stone Wrapping Paper
Container Store has a great wrapping paper selection. They have fantastic sales on holiday paper after Christmas - stock up!
Caspari Wild Birthday Animals Wrapping Paper
Costco has the best deal on tape! The purple "gift wrap" tape is marginally better than the traditional green, but not enough to worry about it if you only have the green.
3M Scotch Magic Tape/Gift Wrap Tape, 6600" Total, 6-pack
Costco's gift wrap cannot be beat! The paper is excellent quality and double sided to give you some variety. 5/5 stars
Kirkland Signature Double Sided Everyday Gift Wrap, 6-rolls, 540 sq. ft. Total
Decent scissors are a MUST.
Fiskars 8" Performance Softgrip Non-Stick Titanium Fashion Scissors Black/Gray
I have a thing for handmade specialty paper. I try not to hoard too much, but I have a hard time saying no when I come upon something special. :)
Gold Glitter Mermaids Handmade Paper
Mother of the Moon is local to me, which makes me extra lucky because she has the funniest wrapping paper sheets! These papers are matte, which I love, but no everyone does.
Great British Baking Show Wrapping Paper Sheet — mother of the moon
This wacky thing with the corny name is the secret to making beautiful, consistent bows! It tucks away into a small bag and is easy to set up and put away as needed.
Zutter Bow-it-All V3.0 Classic White, 11x7x1/2
There are tons of great examples of beautiful wrapped packages on Instagram
Perfectly Packaged Gifts: Luxury Gift Wrap Service in Austin, TX
Perfectly Packaged is the name of my gift wrapping service. I love to get super creative when it comes to gift toppers and ribbon.
Perfectly Packaged Gifts
I love satin ribbon! Berwick is a great brand you can easily find on Amazon. Be sure you're getting double faced satin otherwise your bow will have a dull side, which you may not want.
Berwick Offray 1.5" Satin Ribbon, Antique White, 50 Yds
If you're looking for ribbon, Ribbon Bazaar will have it! Their prices are the absolute best, especially if you're looking for a decent quantity.
Double Faced Satin Ribbon
These bins are my favorite way to store rolls of paper. They fit a ton and have a small footprint.
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If you want to store your supplies under your bed/dresser, this is the way to go. It holds a TON and has smaller pockets for tape, gift bags, etc.
BALEINE Christmas Wrapping Paper Storage Bag
I like to have an assortment of gift boxes on hand. These are decent quality and are super affordable.
12 Packs White Gift Boxes with Lids, XL Bulk