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!
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How to wrap with wrapping paper (1–10)
Bamboo shoot wrap
This is a wrapping method where the folded section looks like a bamboo shoot.
With the right paper color and decorations, it could resemble a bamboo shoot even more.
It offers not only visual impact but also functionality—you can insert a card along the diagonal lines.
The process is like origami, creating the bamboo-shoot lines by folding back the wrapping paper, so proceed while carefully checking the neatness of the creases and each step.
It may emphasize the bamboo-shoot feel more if you use it when wrapping a rectangular box.
A wrapping method where a geometric pattern appears at the top
This method involves making cuts and creases in wrapping paper to reveal a sturdy geometric pattern.
Because the pattern is formed by folding layers back, choose wrapping paper that has solid color on both sides.
Align with the top corners and make cuts with scissors, then fold the flared sections of paper while keeping diagonal lines in mind.
While creating a beautiful pattern is important, remember you’re wrapping a box—fold with an eye toward assembling the wrapping paper around the box securely.
furoshiki bundle
A key feature of the furoshiki wrap is that you can wrap items without rotating them, making it suitable for heavy objects or those that shouldn’t be rolled.
Place the box face down at the center of the paper’s diagonal, then fold each corner over in turn to cover it.
The steps are very simple, but to achieve a cleaner look, pay close attention to creasing along the box edges and neatly tucking the corners.
For the final corner, you can either secure it with tape or tuck it in; it’s best to decide in advance which method you’ll use and plan where to position the corner accordingly.
Wrapping with pocket
This is an arrangement for creating a diagonal pocket on the front of the wrapping where you can tuck in a message card and the like.
Since you fold diagonally partway through to form the pocket, use a larger sheet of wrapping paper with some extra room when wrapping.
A key point is that you can freely choose the pocket’s angle; it’s recommended to decide the angle based on what you plan to insert there.
Because the pocket is made by folding the paper back, the color of the reverse side of the wrapping paper will be clearly visible.
If you use paper that also has a design on the reverse side, the pocket will likely turn out more vibrant.
pleated wrapping
This method adds decoration to your wrapping by attaching pleats made separately from the wrapping paper and folding them in.
It’s also a great tip to use when your wrapping paper is a bit short—doubling as both a fix and a decorative touch.
Rather than attaching the pleats after you finish wrapping, add them partway through and fold them together with the paper to create a cohesive look.
You can experiment with different styles—like straight pleats or diagonal pleats—depending on how you want to incorporate them.
Try considering the balance of color and shape in the pleated paper as you include it.