Don’t let the tape show!

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