HOW TO WRAP ANY GIFT

Earn the title of best gift-wrapper this holiday season by wrapping even the trickiest package like a true expert.

SQUARE OR RECTANGLE

For square or rectangular boxes, cut the paper long enough to cover each side of the gift with a few inches of overlap.

Hand Holding Up Neatly Wrapped Christmas Gifts

Pick up festive supplies at hy-Vee and follow a few simple steps for success.

CYLINDER

Fold up two sides of the paper to cover the length of the box and secure with tape. On one open end, push the top flap of paper down over the box.

Pull each of the triangular flaps on the sides toward the center and secure with tape.

Fold the triangular bottom flap up toward the center and attach with tape. Repeat on the opposite side of the box.

Continue folding the paper toward the center, creating more pleats. Use your finger to crease each pleat. Secure the pleats in the center with tape and repeat on the opposite end.

On one open end of the gift, fold the seam of the wrapping paper toward the center, creating a pleat.

Lay the cylinder flat in the center of the paper, and wrap the paper around the length, securing with tape.

Wrap the paper around the cylinder, making sure it covers the entire circumference with at least 1 inch of overlap. Each flat end should have several inches of overhanging paper.