How to Wrap an Oversized Gift

Here are ideas on how to creatively wrap an oversized present.

Things You'll Need

• Brushes
• Gift Ribbons
• Gift Tags
• Ribbons
• Rubber Stamps
• Tissue Paper
• Tassels
• Stencils
• Acrylic Paints
• Box Cutters
• Cellophane Tapes
• Cording
• Fabric Gift Bags
• Gift Bags
• Gift Bows
• Holiday Fabrics
• Large Appliance Boxes
• Tinted Cellophane Gift Wrap
• Wrapping Paper
• Scissors
• Stamp Pads Of Paper
• X-Acto Knives
• Rubber stamps
• Tissue paper

Instructions

1. Leave an oversized present in its brown shipping box and decorate the box with acrylic paint, decorative stamps or stencils, and some holiday plaid ribbon. Make a large bow to go on top. This works best if the box has no writing on it.

2. Ask for an oversized refrigerator, oven or dishwasher box at an appliance store. These boxes are perfect for gifts like bicycles and other large toys.

3. Find a box that will fit over a large appliance. Ask the retailer for the original box or one of a similar size. Cut out one end of the box with a box cutter and gift-wrap the intact portions of the box. Position your gift in the desired spot and cover it with the wrapped box. Add ribbon and a large bow. The gift recipient will only have to lift the box in order to unwrap the gift.

4. Use a large fabric Santa bag made especially for oversized gifts. Place the object in the bag and secure the top with the provided drawstring or other closure device. A length of cording with attached tassels works well.

5. Embellish the gift instead of trying to conceal it. Decorate the gift with holiday ribbons and bows as its only wrappings.

6. Wrap the gift in clear, tinted cellophane. Tie it at the top with ribbon and a bow.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a craft knife to remove any shipping labels from a box before you decorate it.

• Make sure that a bicycle or toy is supported in the box and will not move around.

• Make your own fabric bag from print or solid holiday fabric.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish