Step 1: Spread paper face-down on flat surface with gift in center. Pull up sides of paper, estimating where they’ll meet; cut.
Step 2: Fold sides over; secure in middle.
Step 3: On one end of box, flatten paper from both sides against box, creating triangles above and below. Crease triangle edges.
Step 4: Tuck corners in at ends.
Wrap parties at The Container Store
The Container Store’s Wrap Parties begin at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 20. The store’s wrap stars will show you how to wrap packages perfectly and tie them up with a bow that would make Santa’s elves proud. The store provides cider, holiday treats and a giveaway of a Customizable Gift Wrap Organizer Kit with $20 Store More Card at each event. The Container Store is at 6000 Glades Road, Town Center, Boca Raton, www.ContainerStore.com.
Wrapping trends
This year’s top themes for wrap include trees, snowflakes and deer motifs, says Natalia Woodworth of The Container Store. “Foxes are the new owl (last year’s popular add-on animal) this year, and the store still has its signature penguin, moose, hedgehog and dog. Lots of natural recycled wraps again — as well as wood/wood-grain textures and patterns. Pinterest-y/DIY/personalizable elements like chalk wraps are still very big this year — we’re also seeing chalk ribbons and chalk boxes! Textured ribbons are big this year as well as reversible ribbons and velvet. Hanukkah gift wrap features lots of silvers and blues.”
— Mary Thurwachter
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