Presentation is Everything!
Oct 27, 2025 12:49PM ● By Meredith Lampton
Meredith Lampton’s Tips & Tricks on Wrapping Like a Pro
Gather the right supplies!
Good, quality paper is KEY! You want paper that will cut and crease well but not rip when folding tight corners or be so thin that it’s see-thru. Shop the sales at Hobby Lobby, Home Goods, and TJ Maxx.
Pro tip: the kind with graphs on the back makes it easy!
- Strong tape with a clear finish (NOT matte!) “disappears” on your package
- Sharp scissors for crisp, straight cuts
- All shapes and sizes of boxes. Extras will come in handy year-round.
- A great variety of ribbon to add that wow factor: Tulle is helpful to make big, full bows that are forgiving under the tree or for shipping packages. They can squish but be revived quickly and easily! Satin ribbon is a great choice on packages that need to be shipped. Wired-edge ribbon makes it easy to form full bows and holds its shape well.
- Mixing textures, patterns, and colors is a great way to spruce up a solid wrapping paper.
- I love to add “extras” on the bow. A small gold jingle bell, a sprig of rosemary from my garden, or an ornament (that fits the theme of the package) are some of my favorite additions.
- Tags add the final touch! I love to make my own on Canva and print them on heavy cardstock. When the kids were little, I would use their artwork on the tags.
Keep it Festive & Cohesive
- Pick 2–3 coordinating papers, just like choosing fabrics for throw pillows, and stick with them for the season. Tie your choices to your tree theme or holiday décor so wrapped gifts feel like part of the display.
- Keep all your supplies in one spot (whether a chic wrapping cart or a repurposed Amazon box) to make the process simple and stress-free.
Eco-friendly déjà vu: Cloth wrapping (furoshiki in Japan, bojagi in Korea) was common centuries before our paper craze and ironically, those old traditions are back in style today as a sustainable alternative.
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