How to gift wrap a gift paper - the choice of materials and design, photo decoration ideas

Choice of materials

Paper

Glossy paper. It looks festive and doesn't require much skill in wrapping. The paper is available in both solid colors and a variety of patterns, so you can match it to a specific event. Such material is excellent for gift wrapping square and rectangular boxes

Kraft. One of the most popular options at the moment, which is most used in packaging gifts in a vintage style. It is suitable for gifts of large size, as this paper is much coarser and stronger than the glossy one. Monochrome kraft does not look finished, so it requires additional decoration.

Tishyu is papyrus cotton, the advantage of which is a light, airy structure. This allows you to wrap an irregularly shaped object in it or use it as a filler in a box for a gift.

Polysilk. It is a film with a distinctive metallic hue that stretches and lends itself perfectly. One way to use this paper is to wrap the gift. You need to put it in the center, fold the edges up, and wrap it with string or ribbon and a bow. Most often this material is monochromatic, but it still looks festive due to the fact that it shimmers in the light.

Corrugated and crepe paper. The materials are approximately similar, but the crepe paper has fewer folds, and it is much softer than the corrugated paper. They stretch perfectly and are suitable for wrapping not only items of standard shapes, but also cylindrical gifts, such as bottles, thermoses and so on.

Mulberry is a designer compressed paper, which comes not only in monochrome, but also with ornaments. It is used to wrap gifts of all shapes and sizes, and is complemented with decorations on top.

Other materials

• Scissors
• Glue
• Scotch tape (one sided / two sided)
• Ruler
• Gift ribbons and bows
• Stickers, stamps, small pictures
• Various fittings

Selection of colors used

It is very important not only to choose the right color of the package, but also to match it with the corresponding elements. Let's analyze the basic colors.

• Red in many people is associated with love and passion, so it is ideal for a gift to your other half. It combines with white, silver and purple.
• Orange is a bright enough color that will bring positive emotions to the recipient, but do not overdo it, dilute the package with another color that will be different from this one.
• Yellow is suitable for children's gifts in combination with purple, blue and brown shades
• The green color is calm enough, so it is suitable for gifts for any occasion. Depending on the shade, it should be combined with different colors.
• Blue is better to use for gifts for men, as it is considered calm and reserved in all shades. In addition, use elements of blue, white and yellow.
• Pink is associated with the fair sex and combines with purple, red and white.
• White is a great color to complement, but you should not use it as the main color.
• Brown and black colors are used for gift wrapping gifts for coworkers, in tandem with the silver and gold shades.

Gift wrapping

Standard shaped boxes

1. Cut a piece of wrapping paper of the desired size
2. Place the box in the center of the slate and wrap the two opposite sides
3. Fold in the flaps on the sides and secure with double-sided tape
4. If desired you can tie the gift with a satin ribbon or rope.

The gift is round or oval in shape

1. Measure the size of the box and measure out a piece of wrapping paper (the width is 2-3 cm larger than the box, and the length is slightly longer than the perimeter).
2. Put the box on its side and wrap the paper around it, folding the edges on the top and bottom
3. Secure what you need with tape and decorate as desired

Flat Boxes.

You can put the gift in an envelope or wrap it in wrapping paper the usual way.

Be creative

There are many original ways to wrap a gift that will not take much time. This wrapping in the form of a candy, cone, star and more. Experiment and then you will find the best option that is sure to make your gift unique.

You can also make your own gift bag and decorate it to your liking. You can find many interesting ideas and step-by-step instructions for them on the Internet.

Box design

• Here you can connect your imagination and realize the most daring and unusual ideas. However, it is worth remembering about the recipient of the gift, analyze in what style it is better to make the decoration.
• The gift will look beautiful if you use bright and colorful decorations against a neutral box, for example, from Kraft or monochrome paper. You can also print out memorable pictures and glue them on the package.
• If you are making a gift for children, you can use splashes of paint, drawings, ribbons and other things. The main thing is to get the child interested in the packaging itself. You can add an animal's face and ears to the box, or you can decorate the packaging with sequins and beads.
• For a gift in kraft paper, it is better to use decor in the same style: tie the gift with rope, use black, white, gold in the elements. Simple, minimalist options are now at the peak of popularity, try to do something similar.
• There are many options for decorating your packaging in an original way. Look around, maybe you have cones or dried flowers, leftover lace or stamps, all of which can look beautiful on a box. However, remember not to overload the picture, use not too many decorative elements.

Photo ideas of homemade gift wrapping