How to wrap gifts like a pro with the budget of an elementary school kid.

Bored of the usual way of wrapping a gift? Want your gift package to be the first to be opened because of how attractive it looks? Well good for you because we’re about to share top tips and tricks to achieve exclusive, different-from-the-others wrapping styles!  

Chinese New Year is coming soon. And so do other important dates. Now is the right time to sharpen your skills if you plan to give many gifts this year. If you don’t know what your 2022 resolution is, perhaps you can consider “becoming a pro-wrapper” because hey, there’s always room to learn something new.

Considering that you’ve probably spent a lot for the gift, it is wise to cut down on the budget for wrapping. Especially for the sentimental type of receivers, they would appreciate your effort in wrapping gifts. They might keep the wrapper too! (Believe us, we know because we do that too).

So, enough yapping and let’s get to work! 

 

FOR GIFT IN A BOX

 

Wrapping gifts in a box is easy but don’t make it boring. Only a few folding steps and you’re good to walk into the party. One tip: If you want to do this style but your gift is in irregular design, you can opt for a shoe box or any mailer box to make the folding process easier.

You can find most of the materials needed in any stationery shop or Shopee. 

 

For mailer box, click here 

For long shaped box, click here

For square box, click here

For double tape, click here

For wrapping paper, click here

For scissors, click here

Material(s): wrapping paper, scissors, double tape

Suitable for object: Boxy or rectangle/square shape

Difficulty level: 3/10

Budget: RM 15.90

 

FOR IRREGULAR OBJECTS

Bought a unique oddly-shaped gift and realized you don’t have a box to put it in? Or you want to appear different and make your receiver feel curious? Worry not, we have a solution for you.

One tip: buy a wrapping paper bigger than the gift’s size to avoid unnecessary stress due to irregular shape. 

 

For double tape, click here

For wrapping paper, click here

For scissors, click here

For greeting card, click here

For decoration ribbon, click here

Material: wrapping paper, scissors, double tape, greeting card / decoration ribbon

Suitable for object: ball, plushie, cap

Difficulty level: 6/10

Budget: RM11.20

 

FOR GLAM VIBES 

Buying a gift for your employee’s birthday or appreciation? It’s time to go big or go home! Others won’t know that you’re tight on the budget for care or gift package if the presentation is on another level. 

One tip: To achieve a more extravagant look, you can invest in glittery and glossy wrapping paper.

 

For double tape, click here

For wrapping paper, click here

For scissors, click here

For sellotape, click here

For greeting card, click here

For decoration ribbon, click here

Material: wrapping paper, scissors, double tape, sellotape, greeting card / decoration ribbon

Suitable for object: Boxy or rectangle/square shape

Difficulty level: 8/10

Budget: RM18.30

 

FOR MEN

Spice up Father’s Day with this unique shirt-like gift. And it’s not even that hard. With under 2 minutes technique, you will send everyone bursts with laughter upon seeing your creative idea. Guess who’s coming home with the “Best Child Ever” title.

One tip: Choose your loved one’s favourite colour to show how attentive you are. It would add +100 extra points if your gift is also the same shirt!

 

For double tape, click here

For sellotape, click here

For wrapping paper, click here

For scissors, click here

For mini bow tie, click here

Material: wrapping paper, scissors, double tape, sellotape, mini bow tie

Suitable for object: rectangle/square shape

Difficulty level: 4/10

Budget: RM10.80

 

UNDER 1 MINUTE

Japan is known for its innovative and fast culture. They are always one step ahead in many aspects in order to make people live conveniently. One of them is gift wrapping technique in which they invented a sturdy and neat wrapping that can be completed in under 1 minute. One tip: you have to focus and practice a bit to build precision.

In the video above, a creative and sustainable way was shown to reduce sellotape usage and reduce damage to the wrapping paper so that it can be used again. It is a good practice to recycle as much stuff as we can.

 

For wrapping paper, click here

For scissors, click here

For sellotape, click here

For greeting card, click here

For decoration ribbon, click here

Material: wrapping paper, scissors, sellotape, greeting card / decoration ribbon

Suitable for object: Flat rectangle/square shape

Difficulty level: 5/10

Budget: RM16.70

 

NO TAPE, NO PROBLEM

Excited to see more hacks from Japanese culture? If the previous one you use less tape, this time you don’t have to use any tape at all.This method allows your receiver to open with ease especially if they have short nails (you know how nauseating it is when the tape is super adhesive).

One tip: measure the wrapping paper accurately according to the instructions and fold it precisely. 

 

For wrapping paper, click here

For scissors, click here

For greeting card, click here

For decoration ribbon, click here

Material: wrapping paper, scissors

Suitable for object: rectangle

Difficulty level: 5/10

Budget: RM5.70

 

TURNING INTO A GIFT BAG

 

Have an irregular-sized object and don’t have any box to keep it? Time to whip out a wrapping paper and work your magic. Make them wonder why your paper bag seems different from the regular ones?

One tip: as a cherry on top, find a matching and flashy ribbon to secure your package.

 

For wrapping paper, click here

For scissors, click here

For greeting card, click here

For decoration ribbon, click here

Puncher, click here

Material: wrapping paper, scissors, greeting card, decoration ribbon, puncher

Suitable for object: light, irregular object 

Difficulty level: 6/10

Budget: RM14.90

 

CHALLENGING STYLE

Yeap you read this right. For those who like to challenge yourself, it’s time to try this difficult level to test your capability in following instructions. Unleash this guilty pleasure of yours and be prepared to be amazed by the result of your persistence. As the saying goes, you reap what you sow.

One tip: make sure to practice on used papers until you are confident enough to create the masterpiece.

 

For wrapping paper, click here

For scissors, click here

For greeting card, click here 

Material: wrapping paper, scissors, greeting card, 

Suitable for object: boxy, square object 

Difficulty level: 10/10

Budget: RM12.80

 

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