Welcome to the first edition of Gift Wrapping Made Easy™! 🎁


Hello Reader,

Your first edition of Gift Wrapping Made Easy™ is here!

Every couple of weeks, I'll share a practical idea, simple technique, or finishing touch to help you wrap gifts with more confidence and a little extra creativity, along with a few behind-the-scenes stories from Wrapping HQ (including the bloopers 😂).

I hope you enjoy it! ☺️


This week, I've been experimenting with one of my favourite gift wrapping materials...reversible wrapping paper.

Rather than hiding the reverse side, I folded it over the top of this handmade gift bag so the contrasting design becomes part of the finished look.

Sometimes it's the smallest details that make the biggest difference.

If you'd like to have a go yourself, here are a few tips:

  • Fold the top edge over before punching the holes for your ribbon - a normal hole punch works just fine for this
  • Make the fold deep enough to show off the contrasting colour without overpowering the main design
  • Finish with a ribbon that complements both sides of the paper

One of the things I love most about gift wrapping is experimenting.

A simple change like folding the paper instead of hiding it gives the whole gift bag a more considered, polished look... and it's such an easy technique to recreate.

I'll be recording exactly how to make this bag and adding it to my YouTube channel later this week, so keep an eye out if you'd like to see it step by step.

Happy wrapping!

Lou

P.S. A few people often ask where I buy my wrapping paper. This one is from Jane Means, and I love using reversible designs because they give you so many more creative options.

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Louise Lewis

I help organisations elevate their gift wrapping and presentation so that every customer touchpoint is premium, consistent and aligned with their brand.

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