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Most of us take gift wrapping very simple, as we see it just like a ribbon wrapped product. You know it makes no sense to the occasion on which you will present a gift. It happens as you make several mistakes while wrapping a present for an occasion like Mother’s Day. Here are some common mistakes you are making while wrapping gifts:
No use of proper surface
In general, people like you have no specific area for wrapping gifts. Therefore, most of you have to go here and there to look for something when you need it during the wrapping period. The best you can do here is to create your own space before you start wrapping presents. With this, you will put all the essentials there and escape yourself from wandering here and there.Use of dull scissors and other tools
To wrap a present, you need various tools like scissors. Some of you do not look at the condition of the tools before using them. You know dull scissors will create problems while cutting the wrapping paper. In place of having a clear long cut, you will have pieces of paper. Therefore, you should collect good tools and place them in your created wrapping area.Forget to personalize the gift
If you don't give your gift a unique feel, then your present's thoughtful nature is often lost. It can show that you haven't spent much time deciding what to get the recipient, which won't represent you well. With this in mind, you should think about a number of ways of making your gift unique to the person you are giving it to. This could be through personalized ribbons, labels, or stickers, giving it a simple personal touch that will make the recipient appreciate your idea more.
Using only one pair of scissors
You know sharp scissors sometimes don’t work well on wrapping paper with foil glitter accents. In the beginning, they cut the paper well, but go blunt or cut pieces of paper instead of a long clear cut. You can have a problem if you have scissors in your wrapping area. To make your gift wrapping task more comfortable, you should have the required tools in more than one in number.The wrong type of tape
Usually, most of you have no clear idea what type of tape you should use for wrapping purposes. Standard clear tapes are better than all others. With the use of clear tape, your present item will have a clear finish.Leaving access paper on the package box
Ideally, you should use the wrapping paper to cover the gift item. Any access, usually at the end of the corner, can leave a bad impact. You should trim the access paper off before finalizing the wrapping of presents.Struggling with the shape
The shape is where a present box or bag comes in handy. However, you need to take care of the presentation. If you are using a box, select the one, which is closer to the exact size of the present. Ensure that pads are around the gift in the box to protect it from any damage if your gift item has any possible risk. In every case, finish the packaging of the box with a beautiful tag line on personalized labels. It will boost the charm of your gift box.Forget to mention the receiver and presenter's names
On any occasion, many guests are invited, and all of them present a gift to the person with whom the celebration is associated. Therefore, it is hard for the receiver to know what present he has received from someone like you. To make your present stay linked with you until the package is open, you should mention your name apart from the receivers.Use of the wrong paper
Cheap wrapping paper can be friendly for your wallet, but it can get damaged quickly during the gift-wrapping process. Highly luxury or artisanal wrapping papers can also be hard to work with, as you will find it difficult to crease or fold them while wrapping your gift item. You should use a mid-range option to make the entire process smooth.Bottom line
Wrapping the gift plays a pivotal role in giving the receiver present value on holidays or any special occasion. By using the right tools and other essentials, you can easily get rid of all the hassles normally on your face. Your personal touch to the wrapping of the present will surely make your close one recall you when he or she has a look at your present and thinks about how careful you are. He/she will be thankful to you for you.Author Bio:
Smith Willas is a freelance writer, blogger, and digital media journalist. He has a management degree in Supply Chain & Operations Management and Marketing and boasts a wide-ranging background in digital media. You can follow him on Twitter.
