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It's time to learn how to wrap presents like an adult. Follow these steps.

Terry Baddoo   | Paste BN
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It’s better to give than to receive, so the saying goes. But when it comes to gift-wrapping, that may not always be the case. Let’s face it, wrapping gifts, whether for the holiday season, a birthday, a wedding, or whatever, is a massive hassle. It’s time-consuming, finicky, and for many of us, the end product winds up looking like it’s been wrapped by a toddler.

Of course, you can take the easy way out and have your gift wrapped at the store. Or alternatively, you can buy a decorative gift bag, drop the present in, pile some colored tissue on top, and voila! Season’s greetings from me to you. But somehow, it always feels like a cop-out. So, if that doesn’t appeal and you want to do the wrapping yourself, here are some handy tips.

Watch the video to see how to wrap presents like a pro.  

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What is the best paper to use for gift wrapping?

Even if you’ve got your gift-wrapping chops down to a tee, your artistry can still be undone by poor-quality wrapping paper. There’s nothing worse than getting the dimensions, creases, and folds just right, only for your paper to tear. And let’s face it, even strategically placed scotch tape still leaves your gift looking tatty. Consequently, thick paper is better than thin. It’s less likely to tear, and though more expensive, it can be economical in the long run as you won’t need more than a single layer to cover your gift.

Who invented gift wrapping anyway?

People began wrapping their gifts in colored tissue paper in the early 1900s. Recognizing the growth in popularity, the Hall brothers, who founded Hallmark, began manufacturing gift wrapping in 1917. Today we spend more than 2.5 billion dollars on gift wrap each year.

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