How to Wrap a Gift with Red Skandia Gift Wrap

Quick answer

To wrap a gift with Red Skandia Gift Wrap, start by measuring and cutting the paper, then fold and tape the ends for a crisp, professional look.

Steps to wrap a gift with Red Skandia Gift Wrap

1. Measure and cut the paper: Place your gift box face down on the wrong side of the paper. Pull the paper up the sides — it should overlap by about 2 inches on the long side. Cut the paper to that length. For the short side, leave enough to fold over the ends completely. If the paper is too short, the ends won't cover; too long and you'll have bulky folds.
2. Fold the long sides first: Bring one long edge of the paper up over the gift and tape it to the box. Then pull the opposite edge over it, making sure it is straight, and tape it down. The seam should lie flat against the box, not on the edge. Keep the paper taut but not stretched — stretching can cause the paper to tear at the tape.
3. Create clean end folds: On one open end, press the paper flat against the box to form a crease. Fold the top flap down, then fold the side flaps inward, and finally fold the bottom flap up. Tape the flap in place. Repeat on the other end. Make sharp creases with your fingernail or a bone folder to avoid rounded, sloppy edges.

Product facts

• Red Skandia Gift Wrap: The Red Skandia Gift Wrap comes in a set of three 20" × 29" sheets of 70-lb opaque paper with a bright red pattern. The paper weight prevents it from wrinkling easily, so your wrapped gift looks smooth and polished even if you are new to wrapping.