#Christmas gift wrapping paper how to#

Cut the painted paper into eight large petals that each measure about 3 inches wide and 5 inches long, two medium petals that each measure about 21⁄2 inches wide and 4 inches long and four small petals that each measure about 2 inches wide and 2 inches long.

Cut a piece of butcher paper that measures at least 12 inches square.

There's really no reason to limit your creativity. You can even use edible garnishes, such as dried oranges, as gift toppers-a particularly fun touch for any homemade food gifts you're planning to give this year. Whether you choose to embellish your presents with DIY clay gift tags, calligraphy wrapping paper, mini wreaths, DIY ornaments, or bottlebrush trees, you're bound to find inspiration here. After all, the way we see it, the boxes and bags beneath your tree should look just as lovely as the gifts inside. Then, the rest is up to you! With the help of our favorite Christmas gift wrapping ideas, it'll be easy-and totally worth your while.

#Christmas gift wrapping paper how to#

Take a cue from The Merc this year, and make your own DIY Christmas gifts shine! Start by following the step-by-step instructions on how to wrap a gift. Receiving a beautifully packaged gift adds to the excitement of opening it and makes the holiday distinctly festive. (If that's not one of the cutest Christmas gift wrapping ideas, we don't know what is!) But why have such an emphasis on the presentation? It's so much more than just a tradition. At Ree Drummond's store and restaurant, The Mercantile, wrapping up gifts is considered so important, there's an entire area of the shop devoted to it! Each box is wrapped with custom paper, raffia, and faux blooms, and during the holidays, the packages are topped with an ornament, too.