Stylish ways to wrap with wrapping paper: A roundup of cute gift-wrapping ideas
There are times when you give presents or gifts to someone—family, a partner, friends, or people who’ve helped you out.
In those moments, you might do the wrapping yourself, and if you’re going to do it, you probably want the packaging to feel special.
With just a little extra effort, you can put more heart into it, and it will look stylish and cute, too.
In this article, we’ll thoroughly introduce how to wrap with wrapping paper—from basics to advanced techniques!
We’ll also show you how to tie ribbons, so if you’re struggling with gift wrapping, be sure to check it out.
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How to wrap with wrapping paper (1–10)
tato paper wrapping
The Tato wrapping is named after the “tato-gami” paper used for storing kimono, and it’s said to be perfect not only for boxes but also for wrapping flat items.
A distinctive feature is that even if the paper isn’t long enough vertically, you can still wrap it as long as the sides are long enough to fold over.
After folding the top and bottom, you lift and fold the left and right sides, tidy up any excess, and you’re done.
You can also enjoy various arrangements by how you handle the excess sections, so it’s fun to proceed while paying attention to the layering.
Attach a band with tracing paper.
When a box has a beautiful design, it can feel wasteful to hide it with wrapping paper.
In such cases, how about adding a band made from tracing paper? It reinforces the box so it doesn’t come loose while showcasing the design, and you can add your own touch as a small accent.
It’s a simple method: print a design you created in an app onto tracing paper, cut it into a band, and wrap it around the box.
Depending on how you want to highlight the box’s design, you can also adjust the band’s width and the thickness of the paper you use.
Diagonal Wrapping
The diagonal wrap is considered a basic wrapping method, and its resistance to tearing and overall sturdiness are major advantages.
First, place the box on the wrapping paper so that three corners fit within the paper, then wrap the box diagonally by draping the paper over it.
Next, roll the box along the paper to cover the entire surface, smooth it out, and secure it with tape to finish.
It’s also important to decide which side of the paper should overlap and how to fold in any excess.
Paying attention to these details will result in a neat and durable wrap.
Caramel wrap (basic wrapping method)
The caramel wrap is considered the basic method of gift wrapping.
First, place the box face-down in the center of the wrapping paper.
Fold the paper over from left and right in order and secure it with tape.
Then fold the excess paper along the edges of the box, overlap it, and tape it in place to finish.
It’s best to proceed while checking the balance—adjusting the box’s position and using neat creases—so that a straight line appears down the center of the back and the sides.
Also note that the folding order differs between celebratory and mourning occasions, so be sure to check which side should go on top as you wrap.
Dress shirt wrapping
This is a unique wrapping style inspired by a dress shirt, with a tie threaded through the collar and knotted.
It’s perfect for Father’s Day or gifts related to work.
Leave some extra room at the top of the wrapping paper, wrap the tie fabric into it, and make a slit.
Roll it to form the neckline and tie the tie to complete the wrapping.
Choosing colors that evoke a dress shirt—such as using striped wrapping paper—is a key point.