Wrap gifts neatly without visible tape. Tie Me Up Buttercup store manager Mart Abordo shows how to wrap elegant-looking gifts. They’re easy to open, too!
1. Prepare materials:
- Box
- Wrapping paper
- Scotch tape
- Scissors or tape dispenser
- Double-sided tape
- Tag or ribbon
2. Lay box on top of wrapping paper. Fold paper and cover half of the box; secure with Scotch tape.
3. Make a small fold on the other edge of the paper, around one inch away from the edge.
4. Cover the box, secure end with double-sided tape.
5. Make triangular flaps from the excess paper by folding the edges to the center. Secure flaps with double-sided tape.
6. Fold the upper triangle in. Secure with double-sided tape.
7. Fold the other flap in. Secure corners with double-side tape.
8. Repeat on the other side. Make sure no tapes show. Top with card or ribbon. Irene C. Perez
