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With the holidays here, you probably have that last minute task of wrapping gifts for family and friends.
Luckily, there are other ways to wrap a gift that don’t require tape at all.
Man wrapping a gift on bed
Just be sure not to make thesecommon gift wrapping mistakes in the process.
Try origami-style wrapping
Essentially, this is the art of paper folding, originating from Japan.
And even if youve never tried origami before, its not that hard to do.
Man wrapping a gift on bed
Then, position your gift in the center of the paper.
Repeat this process to fold the other side flap on top of the first flap as well.
Once the flap is securely tucked under, your gift should stay wrapped on its own.
Gift wrap supplies
Use a ribbon or parcel string
Another clever trick is to use ribbon or parcel string instead of tape.
Again, youll need to fold your wrapping paper as you would normally when using tape.
Wrap the ribbon or string across the gift box from the back to the front.
Christmas gift with reindeer stickers
Then, make a knot creating a loop using the left end of the ribbon.
Next, wrap the right end of the ribbon around the left loop and tuck it under the loop.
Finally, pull the bow tight and cut the ribbon ends to your preferred length or style.
Using glue to seal Christmas gift
Use nail polish
Another great substitute for sticky tape is nail polish.
Hold the paper in place for a minute or two to allow time for the polish to dry.
Once this dries, this should secure the wrapping paper in place.
Furoskiki is a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth that can be used time and time again.
And if you have pieces of fabric lying around the home, this could be put to good use.
you’re able to adjust the knot to make it more secure or not too tight.
This is also a unique way to present your festive gift, and will impress your loved ones!
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