Pretty up
your presents
Use ribbons and trimmings to create gifts
that will look gorgeous under the tree
For stockist details, turn to page 134
Make wrapping presents easier with our expert advice
Keep all essentials in a box (giftwrap, scissors,
pens, ribbon, sticky tape, and a paperweight to
hold paper in place) so you don’t have to search for them.
To make sure you have enough paper before you start cutting,
stand the present on unrolled paper, then pull the paper
around the gift, making sure it’s completely covered.
Using boxes for gifts will make them easier to wrap and the
uniform shapes will look more attractive under the tree.
Swap giftwrap for fabric
Use old, clean scarves or fabric remnants to wrap
tricky items such as bottles. Simply secure at the top
with an elastic band hidden by a large ribbon bow
Heart decoration, £2.50, Emily Readett-Bailey. Gift tag, £1.35
for 10, Paperchase. Ribbons, from a selection; rose decoration,
from a selection; all HobbyCraft. Scarves, find similar at
Accessorize. Fairy lights (just seen), £18, Tesco
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