During this week’s attempt at wrapping gifts, I thought I was prepared! I had bought some new wrapping paper, some good tape, and some ribbons, but I was not prepared. I went into this week excited because well who can’t wrap a book right? RIGHT? I started off strong with everything laid out as so:
I started to follow the instructions on this video, it looked fairly simple.
Well, APPARENTLY, I should of looked at the dimensions of the wrapping paper I bought, because it did not want to work for her directions, that OR I just messed up. Oh hey, It’s me! I’m the problem it’s me!
At this point I was starting to get frustrated because the paper was obviously too small to wrap around nicely, as you can see in my face here.
First I started looking online to find other examples just like the video to wrap but I had a really hard time finding anything exactly the same. I decided it would be easier just to switch to something smaller. So out went the book and in came a PS4 game case.
This worked a lot better size wise for my size paper and I thought that I would have this wrapping style in the bag but, I was sorely mistaken. Who would of thunk that the paper had to be an exact square! Haha, apparently, I need a ruler or something to help me. I have zero patience for things that frustrate me, Hello ADHD, so it started to get a little ugly.
I took a breather and ended up chopping off the extra length and VOILA! I got it, sort of!?
This package is definitely business in the front, disaster in the back but whatever! I’ll try again next week, but with the correct size of paper! I honeslty was really frustrated this time and kind of regretted choosing wrapping gifts! Hopefully it will get easier!!! Wish me luck!
8 Comments
Rob Huber
I can honestly say I can be a bit anal-retentive when it comes to wrapping gifts. I shall be following closely so I may learn more!
Rob
Jerome Schmeiser
I love how relatable this blog is. I suck at wrapping presents too, so watching you get better at it is giving me hope I can too.
Jerome Schmeiser
I love how relatable this blog is. I suck at wrapping presents too, so watching you get better at it is giving me hope I can too.
Alycia Kohut
Hey Kacey!
Love this post, really feels like I was there to experience your wrapping journey! I definitely think you have a good start on your learning. I love wrapping presents but the measuring at the beginning is where I tend to go wrong, so I feel for you in this post! Can’t wait to see your improvement over the next few weeks 🙂
McKenzie Keibel
I love this post. The photos are amazing and truly show so much of your learning. This is a great thing to learn too. It seems so simple but its actually very difficult as you know… I think I will just stick to gift bags and tissue paper!
Makenna Henry
I actually think this looks great! I feel like wrapping books can be so complicated just from what I’ve tried in the past. I’ll definitely have to give this technique a go during the Christmas season!
Kade Aseltine
Hi Kacey!
I can relate to the struggle of gift wrapping during the holiday season and even birthday parties! It looks great, in my opinion, because the recipient’s opening would be more effortless. Also, I understand the frustration of watching tutorial videos, and that can be a problem since you want it done quickly. I’ll have to keep checking your blog; this is awesome!
Carson Boyer
Ji Kacey,
I can tell you that I relate. Christmas sounds like a fun time till you gotta wrap gifts, then not so much. It is one of the most frustrating things when you cut the paper too small, but practice makes perfect. I honestly think it looks pretty good, better than the wrapping I do for my siblings and mom. By the time Christmas comes you should be a pro!