How to Wrap an Open Box: Creative Gift Wrapping!

Learn to close an open box. Ideal for oversized gifts, alternatives to gift baskets, storage or organization and repairing old boxes. Closing open boxes is easy! All you need is wrapping paper, scissors and tape! So just get creative with gift wrapping by recycling old boxes into beautiful gift baskets!

How to Close an Open Box: Creative Gift Wrapping!

How to close an open box! At this time of year we have to pack gift boxes, but something doesn't always fit into them. It's also a creative alternative to a shopping cart!

Wrap the opened box in some awesome Christmas wrapping paper, then fill the box with all the goodies, treats, and treats.

Creative gift wrapping is my favorite thing to do!

How to Close an Open Box: Creative Gift Wrapping! How to close an open box! At this time of year we have to pack gift boxes, but something doesn't always fit into them. It's also a creative alternative to a shopping cart! Wrap the opened box in some awesome Christmas wrapping paper, then fill the box with all the goodies, treats, and treats. Creative gift wrapping is my favorite thing to do!

This is a great way to wrap what you want to see, too big for your box, or just to show off your amazing gift.

Great for a family dinner... just close the box and it looks way better than just a box, but you don't have to return it.
This is a great way to wrap what you want to see, too big for your box, or just to show off your amazing gift. Great for a family dinner... just close the box and it looks way better than just a box, but you don't have to return it.

Materials needed to seal an opened box:

1 carton (with top valves cut off)
gift wrapping
clean tire
Ribbon (you can always use clear tape and roll it up)

Materials needed to seal opened box: 1 box (with top flaps cut off) Wrapping paper Transparent tape Ribbon

If you're lucky enough to find wrapping paper with mesh lines on the back, it's going to be a hit.

Step 1: Cut the paper

First, cut out a piece of wrapping paper that fits all four sides of the box. Then cut the corner of the wrapping paper in the corner of the box at a 90 degree angle, like in the photo:

Step 1: Cut out the paper First, cut out a piece of wrapping paper that will fit on all four sides of the box. Then cut the corner of the wrapping paper in the corner of the box at a 90 degree angle, like in the photo:

Repeat the corner cut on all four corners.

Repeat the corner cut on all four corners.

Step 2: Fold

Bend the edge of each piece of paper about an inch or two.

Step 2: Fold Fold the edge of the paper patch about 1 inch.

Step 2: Duct Tape

Stick the tape on all sides and top of the wrapping paper.

If you don't have a roll of tape, simply roll up the pieces of tape and stick them onto the paper.

Step 2: Tape Stick the tape on all sides and on top of the wrapping paper.

Step 3: Wrap

Wrap it over the box and stick the valve in the box.

Step 3: Close. Wrap it over the box and stick the valve in the box.

Repeat this process for all 4 parties.

Repeat this process for all 4 parties.

Now the box is covered on all sides with a can and can be filled with a wide variety of delicacies. You can also take the time to cut the pieces to put in the box.

Simply cut a sheet of wrapping paper the size of the side of the box and glue it inside.

Or just add tissue paper and gifts and chances are nothing will be visible in the boxes!

Now the box is covered on all sides with a can and can be filled with a wide variety of delicacies. You can also take the time to cut the pieces to put in the box. Simply cut a sheet of wrapping paper the size of the side of the box and glue it inside. Or just add tissue paper and gifts and chances are nothing will be visible in the boxes!

Step 4: Fill with Treats!

I have attached a gift box with watercolors:

Step 4: Fill with Treats! I have attached a gift box with watercolors:

Adult gift box:

Adult gift box:

Gift box with handwritten letter:

Gift box with handwritten letter:

And color the gift box... Stickers:

And color the gift box... Stickers:

Put a long way in an open box for the cutest gift imaginable! I love getting craft supplies so this is my gift!

Put a long way in an open box for the cutest gift imaginable! I love getting craft supplies so this is my gift!

Also close the boxes for organization inside. Crates can be packed to store magazines, craft supplies, stationery and even clothing! Great way to upgrade old boxes!

This fun way to wrap an open box is perfect for many apps. Will you be opening boxes this holiday season?

Also close the boxes for organization inside. Crates can be packed to store magazines, craft supplies, stationery and even clothing! Great way to upgrade old boxes!


That's it! So just get creative with gift wrapping by recycling old boxes into beautiful gift baskets!

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Learn to close an open box. Ideal for oversized gifts, alternatives to gift baskets, storage or organization and repairing old boxes. Closing open boxes is easy! All you need is wrapping paper, scissors and tape! So just wrap gifts creatively and turn old boxes into beautiful gift baskets!


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