Quick Tips: How to Use Leftover Wrapping Paper Scraps
Transcript Woman: Leftover wrapping paper scraps? Man: Quick Tips! Woman: Cut and fold them into gift tags. Neat!
Learn how to gift wrap a present like a pro with the tutorials in this Howcast video series.

Transcript Woman: Leftover wrapping paper scraps? Man: Quick Tips! Woman: Cut and fold them into gift tags. Neat!

Transcript Woman: Christmas presents headed for different places? Man: Quick Tips! Woman: Wrap gifts in one color or pattern per destination to avoid mix-ups. Jolly idea!

Transcript Woman: Wrapping gifts? Man: Quick Tips! Woman: Stack your rolls of ribbon on a vertical paper towel holder. Genius!

Transcript Woman: Wrapping presents? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Add bows, ribbons, and tags right before you give your gifts to make sure they don’t get damaged during storage or transport. Beautiful!

Transcript Man 1: Using ribbon? Man 2: Quick tips! Man 1: Lightly burn the freshly cut end with a match or lighter. It melts the fabric just enough to prevent fraying. Neat!

Instructions Step 1: Loop ribbon Leave a 12-inch length of ribbon as a tail and make a small loop, about four inches or so, above it. Make another loop of the same size on the opposite side, criss-crossing over the top of the first loop. The two loops and tails should form an X. Step …

Instructions Step 1: Lay out ribbon Lay ribbon flat on a table. Place a present in center of ribbon. TIP: Make sure you have enough ribbon to wrap around the present and some extra for the loops in the bow. Step 2: Even out Pull the ribbon up, evening out both sides. Step 3: Tie …

Instructions Step 1: Pinch the ribbon and make a loop Hold the ribbon between your thumb and index finger, leaving a length of ribbon as a tail. Wrap the ribbon around your thumb to make a center loop. Step 2: Make a loop Make a loop on one end, pinching it between your thumb and …

Instructions Step 1: Wrap your present Wrap your present with whatever paper you have before making the bow. TIP: Wrap the present in newspaper – the bow will make the gift look great no matter what it’s wrapped in. Step 2: Cut a long piece of paper Cut a piece of wrapping paper long enough …

Instructions Step 1: Master the basic technique Master the basic wrapping technique: Begin by placing the gift box on the paper, top side down. Fold one end of the wrapping paper over the box to see how much paper you’ll need to completely cover it. Add two inches to that length, and cut the paper …
