The lazy guide to gift wrapping

Gift wrapping can low-key be the most annoying bit of Christmas prep. Let’s face it—unless the gift is shaped like a rectangle or a square, it’s a nightmare tbh.

If you’re not in your wrapping era, cast aside the sticky tape and free yourself from the drama of putting your fingers through the paper (again). Here’s your lazy guide to gift wrapping, and the best bit? No tape required!

Gift bags

Trusty gift bags will never steer you wrong. holder of all things awkwardly shaped, how you have rescued me over the years. The only worry here is buying a bag that’s the right size as the rest takes care of itself. It’s the zero-effort solution!

True besties will even keep the tags empty so they can be used again and again—it’s giving sustainable!

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Gift boxes

A gift box is the underrated time-saving master of the Christmas gift. They look beautiful under a Christmas tree and make gift wrapping easyyy.

If you wanna add that special touch to your gift box, just pop some Christmassy tissue paper into it before your gift. It’ll also serve as an extra layer of padding for the more delicate gifts too—win. Tie some ribbon around it for cutesy vibes.

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Fabric wraps

If you’d like the gift wrapping to look cute with minimal effort, fabric wrapping is your gal. Tie the edges in a knot to get a nice-looking effect.

Find your local fabric shop or look online. Or, why don’t you go shopping or thrifting to find a beaut scarf to wrap the gift in? Then it’s an extra gift AND it looks aesthetic—perf.

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