14 Tips And Tricks To Perfectly Wrapped Presents

    This is your sign to start wrapping before Christmas Eve.

    Wrapping presents can be tricky. Wrapping presents AND making them look good? Sometimes impossible. But TikTok users have stepped in to make it all a little easier. Check out their best tips and tutorials:

    1. For beginners, here's the basics of beautifully wrapping a gift, according to @lifewithpaigenicole:

    A well wrapped present near a role of tape

    @lifewithpaigenicole

    You can add a bow/ribbon/card I’m just trying to make the wrapping process simple 🥰🎁 #giftwrapping #christmas #christmaspresent #christmaspresents

    ♬ original sound - Paige

    2. Make your gifts look even more professional by using double sided tape like @therealcindyology does here:

    A man works on wrapping a present box

    @therealcindyology

    How to properly wrap a present without cutting paper and invisible cuts. #fyp #foryoupage #folding #holidays #christmas

    ♬ Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms

    3. And if you mess up a little and don't cut enough paper, use this trick from @samirajasmine and simply turn things diagonally:

    A Nike box on top of wrapping paper

    @samirajasmine

    Did this last year, posting early so you guys don’t see this the day after wrapping gifts! Lol😊 #foryou #foryoupage #viral #fyp #christmas #hack ❄️

    ♬ this is our dance give credit lol - kara

    4. Then tie a ribbon around your creation like @sarahbrithinee:

    A white box with a pink bow

    5. Top things off with this stunning bow also created by @therealcindyology:

    A small present with a large red bow

    6. Once you've mastered regular wrapping, take things up a notch with this unique way of folding the paper as demonstrated by @jessicahaizman:

    A brown paper present with diagonal folds and a Christmas tree sprig attached

    7. Or test out this variation from @mama_mila_:

    A present with a fold so that a flower can be inserted

    @mama_mila_

    Wow guys TYSM for 11M on my first wrapping video 🤍🤯 as requested here’s a fun way to wrap clothes 🎁 #holidaytok #holidayvibes #12daysofxmas

    ♬ Christmas Trap (In the Hall of the Mountain King) - Equanimous

    8. Don't throw out your wrapping paper scraps! @kassyrandazzo uses leftovers to add a stylish touch to plain wrapping paper:

    Boxes wrapped using multiple wrapping paper prints

    9. Out of gift bags? Use this trick from @dannyoncanvas to turn wrapping paper into a chic gift carrier:

    Red wrapping paper that has been folded to become a bag

    10. If you're hoping to be a little more sustainable this year, try out wrapping with newspaper like @blondesigns:

    A woman holds a small present wrapped with a newspaper page that features a Christmas tree

    @blondesigns

    Thriftmas Part 2! DIY Wrapping Paper 🌿 Thrifty gift ideas are next! #holidaysourway #holidaydiy #tiktokdiy

    ♬ Jingle Bells - Christmas Jazz - Christmas Songs

    11. If you don't have enough boxes or it's just not the right size, try this hack from @corazonsalvaje01 with your gift box top:

    A woman cuts a cardboard box with scissors

    12. Have an oddly-shaped gift? A little patience and these folding tips from @lifewithpaigenicole will help:

    A round container with a kid's present sits on top of wrapping paper

    13. If your gift is a cylinder (like a candle), try this wrapping style from @mama_mila_:

    A candle wrapped in brown paper with intricate folds on top

    14. And when you finally run out of wrapping paper, @therealcindyology shows how using a scarf or bandana is a unique alternative:

    A present wrapped in a red camo print bandana

    Happy wrapping!