I was in the band in high school we had a fundraiser for donations where we wrapped presents at Walmart at Christmas time. I was removed from my position as wrapper to bow putter onner. Which led me here in life.
Lolol! Well I’m glad you found my video and I hope it helps you out. The bow putter onner is an important role too, but I hope you can promote yourself to gift wrapper now. Thanks for watching and happy holidays!!
I’m the one in my family that wraps all the Christmas presents. But I can’t wrap my own presents so my dad does, and one year he couldn’t find the tape, so he just used blue painting tape.
@@katekat6379 you have to defibrillate it first to make sure everything is dead.. then wrap it so its stuffing comes out. Finally, do another chest compression to make sure the shell is broken.
I also gift wrapper as my first job when I was 14 yrs old, now 71 yrs old I continue to decorate and wrap with a particular theme every year…all while coordinating with my tree decorations! So glad I came across your channel! Thanks for some new ideas! Ramona
Glad I’m not the only one who coordinates the wrapping paper each year with the theme I’m using to decorate ! First job was at a photo developing company as a touch up artist where I learned how to mix paints much like watercolors to use a tiny paint brush to cover up any white spots that showed after the developing process (lint or scratches on a negative). It was VERY tedious work but rewarding too.
I actually know what you’re talking about! A couple of years after my wrapping job I worked in a 1-hr photo lab. I had to learn how to color correct the photos (with a machine) based on looking at negatives. And that’s where I met my husband, who’s a classically trained photographer. I’ve helped him in the dark room on many occasions. We even had a dark room in our previous home, before digital took over. Thanks so much for watching and sharing!! Happy holidays!
Just remember, "looks" aren't everything. If you are apprehensive about your "gift" having a long lasting emotional effect, try these 4 tips I learned while locked up at Leavenworth. #1: Timing. "Gift" very late at night or early in the morning. This is the time they'll least expect it. #2: Lighting. Low light or darkness will help conceal any imperfections in your wrapping technique. #3 Location. Try to find them in a place with few people around and maybe in a corner. #4 Eye contact. It makes a personal connection. The longer the gaze, the more they will know how intent the gift is. For best results, never break eye contact until you are finished and walk away. Wishing you the best! Cheers!
Listen.....THANK YOU for explaining how to figure out how much ribbon you need (and making it easier by starting with a non-moving edge, lol). Every bow video I've watched so far has just pulled out a ton and said nothing or just "start with a LOT". I always end up with WAY too much or not enough. Wrapping this way is going to be a huge help for me. THANK YOU! 🙏
My first job was a camp counselor. I have been wrapping presents since I was like 7 or 8 years old. My mom and grandma would give me and my sister empty boxes and scrap paper to practice with. Nowthat I'm an adult, everybody wants me to wrap their presents for them . I always thought about doing jobs as a gift wrapper for the holiday season but never got a chance too. This was my first time watching one of your videos and it was beautiful.
Hats off to you...I think being a camp counselor would require lots of patience! 😂 Sounds like you’re quite a gifted wrapper too and that you have a similar passion for it. Thanks so much for checking out my channel. Happy wrapping!!
I learned how to wrap presents simply by watching my late mother wrap presents. Everyone who received presents from her would always compliment her on her gift wrapping skills. I also get compliments on my gift wrapping techniques and toppings for presents. Have a fantastic day. Take care 🎁
I only wrap presents at Christmas, so I forget how to do it year to year lol. I always come back to this tutorial to re-learn! Everyone always compliments how great the presents look. Thanks so much for an easy to follow, but beautiful and timeless gift wrapping tutorial. (P.S. I ❤ your sweater!!!)
Wow! You’ve given me the biggest compliment possible - not only do you find my video helpful but return to it. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. I’m so glad to have upped your wrapping game! Also, I love this sweater too, but sadly wore it so much that it looks too shabby to wear anymore. But definitely got my money’s worth! Happy wrapping!!
My first job was working in a woman's boutique clothing store. I pretty much spent all my paycheck there before I even got my check. ;) I steamed all the new arrivals and got them on hangers, tagged them and put them out on the floor. I also did the wrapping of any gifts. I vacuumed, ran errand to the alterations lady and when needed, even worked at selling clothes. It was really a sweet job for a 16 year old. I worked there the whole time I was in high school and sometimes on college breaks. I loved how you did the bow. I'm going to go check out your other video now. Thanks.
That does sound like an awesome job! I worked at Coach during college and pretty much had the same problem with spending my entire paycheck there! Thanks so much for your comment and happy holidays!!
I’m from Houston and starting my Christmas wrapping today. My hubby & I usually wrap together but I need to at least get started today without him. There will still be plenty for him! My very first job was at a family friend’s shop that was a pharmacy/post office/cosmetics/Hallmark gift shop! Yep, all in one. I worked a week at the cosmetics counter my first week until the owner’s mother returned from vacation. This was back in the 80’s so every one of us girls had to be critiqued by his mother to see if she would allow us to work the wrapping station in the gift shop. Fortunately, I passed with very little training needed before she turned me loosed wrapping the gifts. (As a girl I loved wrapping gifts with my mom every Christmas) I loved that job!!! I don’t buy any cheap wrapping paper... the first thing the owner’s mom taught me was that if you didn’t have good quality thicker paper then my wrapping job would look cheap. So hubby doesn’t go with me when I buy supplies. I knew most of the things you showed in your video... but your tips really helped me with the ribbon. Thank you for sharing this video. I’ll be looking into your other videos! Stay safe & healthy. Happy Holidays and have a very Happy New Year!!!🎄
I love this story! What fabulous experience. Also, I’m cracking up at the comment of not having your husband around when you buy supplies. I totally get that! 😂 Thanks so much for sharing. Happy wrapping and happy holidays!! 🎁
Loved this! I am a sucker for a well-wrapped gift and love making homemade name tags. Another tip if someone doesn’t want to buy two different tapes is to fold the layer that goes on top under a little and tape it down on the inside instead. It hides the tape, but doesn’t require multiple types of tape. But I think I’m going to try the double sided tape this year. :)
I love the idea of handmade name tags. I typically don’t use them because pre-made ones never look up to par. But making them would solve that! And I love your tip for using single sided tape. Thanks so much for sharing! Happy wrapping!!
Thank you for this video! Haven’t celebrated Christmas in a while due to a lot of financial issues but I’m so happy and blessed to finally get my family gifts this Christmas and I’m so excited about wrapping their gifts! Thank you once again! Happy Holidays and God Bless ❤️❤️
My first job was working in a library. I want to try using the coordinated paper this year. Thanks for these great tips. I never thought of using double sided tape
Working in a library sounds like a great first job! You shouldn’t have many irate customers and if you do, at least they’re not allowed to yell at you. 😉 I’m so glad you found my tips helpful. Thanks for watching and happy wrapping!!
I’m thrilled to know my explanations were useful! And thanks for sharing your first job. Hopefully you made as ‘A’ in your chemistry classes with a job like that! Happy wrapping!!
Thank You so much for this lovely tutorial, not usually one to wrap presents but this year I've decided to finally learn. Your technique is great and very helpful!
First job for me was at Belk Dept Store in a very small town in South Carolina...in the old mens dept!!! The lady I worked with made the job so much fun! I too consider my gifts under the tree as part of my Christmas decor. Glad to find you here on TH-cam! I so love to wrap and your tips are great! Julie in North Carolina
Hi Julie! Sounds like a great first job experience! I’ve not been in a Belk for years. I had to look them up to see if they still exist...they do! Thanks so much for your sweet comments. Happy wrapping!!
Thank you sooo much for making this , I'm 13 and this is my first Christmas actually buying gifts for my family. I thought it's just,bam, and you wrapped your present but you helped a lot. I learned soo much
I always bring the paper to the edge of the box. Front and back look good and patterns not matching not a problem. If I wrap ribbon around the box I only twist it in front so the back ribbon is flat.
Thank you! That means so much to me! I’ve never worked in a restaurant setting, but I’ve always heard it’s the ultimate training on customer service. Thanks so much for watching!!
I was a waitress at a steakhouse for my first job. My grandmother taught me how to wrap gifts. I do use the bows in the bag, but I need to up my game with real ribbon this year. Thanks for the video! Happy Holidays!
Love how you explain every little detail. Best wrapping video I’ve seen 😊 First job was in a shoe store, worked there for four years until they closed it in 2019.
Thank you! Your comment really means a lot! ❤️ I don’t think I could work at a shoe store and possibly make money....at least not if I was selling women’s shoes! 😂 Thanks for sharing and happy holidays!!
Thank You so much for this video. Your instructions are clear to follow, and hopefully, I'll be able to do it when I next wrap a present. I have 6 kids and 4 of my kids have their Birthdays one after the other on 26 December [Boxing Day] January 25 [Burns Day] February 22, and March 5, and a Grandson in April, then nothing till September and October, so definitely lots of practice! lol. My first job was a Sales Assistant. Wishing you and your Family a very Merry and Blessed Christmas from Scotland, UK. 🎄🎅
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. I always love to hear my video was helpful. Good luck with your upcoming wrapping opportunities. Cheers to you and your family for Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
My very first job was a cheerleading coach! It's so funny to me now because I'm not athletic whatsoever anymore. Thank you for helping me make my family's presents perfect this year! Happy Holidays. :)
I don’t like to tape the the box. It isn’t necessary unless you have cheap paper. Also fold over all edges before taping to make it less likely to tear and adds heft to the seam
When I worked in gift wrap we were taught to never tape the paper to the box, not ever. They didn’t want the customer to ever have a ripped box. Also taught to always fold over the paper before taping the seams to give a more crisp look.
I bet you’re a phenomenal wrapper! I’m sure you have some fun memories working at your mom’s store. Thanks so much for your comment. It’s so fun to learn more. Have a great weekend!!
Thank you! It’s actually a super old polish that is thick and gloppy now, but I’m not able to find any similar so I still pull it out every holiday season! Thanks for watching and happy holidays!!
My first job was a sales person in Highlights- the "everything is $7 store" for womens clothing. In high school, got first dibs on the rare, good brands that came in!
Thanks for this tutorial. I'm going to try making the bow this year. My first job in high school was working as an office assistant. It was part of the summer program. I'm binge watching your videos! Lol
Good luck with the bow making! And thanks for the comments. Hope you’re enjoying my videos. I’ll be posting a new one this weekend…first video in quite a while! 🙂
You are so welcome! I love your first job. I taught two elementary school students piano for a bit when I was in high school...that was tough! Bless you for your patience! Happy wrapping!!
Oh yes, I bet you did a lot of wrapping! And I bet you have some great tips too. Presentation is everything with luxury brands. Thanks so much for the comment! Happy holidays!!
I can imagine, lol! That used to be such a stereotypical man/dad gift! Now it would have to be something else as most men don’t routinely wear ties. Thanks for watching and happy wrapping!
thanks so much for this! im planning to wrap my brothers’ Christmas gifts this year, including the ones my parents bought them, so this definitely helps! Thank you!
My first job was working at a all occasion event hall. What’s funny is after doing supply chain jobs for my entire adult life, I ended up getting a degree in Hospitality and tourism mgmt.
My first job was at Baskin Robbins! I can still scoop a perfect scoop of ice cream lol. It’s not useful like gift wrapping (how I ended up here in the first place, I’m terrible at it 😳) but it comes in handy occasionally 😊.
I can see scooping the perfect scoop of ice cream as a useful life skill for sure. 👍🏻😊 Plus access to all that ice cream...that sounds like an awesome first job! Hope the video helped. Happy wrapping!!
I was a Candy Stripper at a hospital (volunteer) then my first paying job was in the Medical Records Department of the same hospital. I started out making $1.00 per hour.
Aww, that sounds like such a rewarding first job! Not so sure about the first paying job though...only $1 an hour? Lol! I think I made around $3.75 for my first job and I felt lucky to have it! Happy New Year’s!
My first job was working in a tack store. Thanks for the video. May I ask where you prefer to purchase your wrapping paper from? You mentioned a medium weight? Do most specify the weight on the packaging? I haven’t noticed in the past, but always seem to buy either too thick or too thin! Thanks!
You’re welcome! My favorite places to buy wrapping paper are Hobby Lobby and the Container Store (pricey option). But both typically have grid lines and and are a medium weight. I’ve also recently tried out American Greetings and Hallmark paper, which I found on Amazon and that’s how they were described in the listing which I agree with. I think you’re right that most of the time the packaging doesn’t say. I’ve learned through the years that really inexpensive places like, say, Dollar Tree, will sell lightweight paper. And anything that says heavy duty will often mean thick and be a pain to work with. Hope that helps and happy wrapping!!
My first job is at the Tommy Hilfiger Warehouse Guam. I met my other half (aka old best friend) there again by coincidence and now we have a baby girl 2 years later.
Oh wow! What a great story! 🥰 I’m sure you’ve got great memories from working there. My husband and I met at a different retail job and that made it such a fun job, lol. Happy holidays!
I wish I would have seen this video prior to buying a pretty glittery wrapping paper! It's so think that nothing sticks! The tape, bow and tag keep falling. Any tips?
Such a good question. Maybe one thing you could try is do what you need to get the wrapping paper taped down, even if it’s using something like packing tape. But put it in a place that you can then use a coordinating easier-to-use second piece of wrapping paper as an accent you wrap around the present (and strategically cover where you had to tape the difficult paper down). Hope that helps! I know how pretty that glittery paper can be. Happy holidays!
I bet that was a fun first job! I never really did much babysitting myself...hopefully that wasn’t a sign of the trust level (or lack thereof) others had in me! 😉 Thanks so much for watching!!
What do you do when the gift is really heavy? I had to wrap a kitchen aid mixer and the paper was tearing left and right because of the struggle of me trying to maneuver the box.
That’s a good question. This is a case where using heavier paper might actually be helpful. You’ll have other challenges such as getting the paper to stay taped down, but might be the lesser of two evils. If you don’t have (or want to get) heavier weight wrapping paper, then secure the wrapping paper onto the box with more tape so it doesn’t try to move when sifting around the box. Or just slap a big bow on it and call it good! 😉 just kidding. Hope that helps!!
Too funny one of my first paying jobs was decorating and wrapping too and here I am years later launching New Handmade Christmas Gifts, Wrapping and Wreaths that are multifunctional and reusable..would love for you to comment and share...Thank You, Merry Christmas, and Happy Decorating🎁☃️🤶🎄
How fun! I never knew so many had the same/similar first job until I asked this question. And how cool that you’ve started your channel! I’ll be sure to check it out soon. Good luck and happy holidays!!
No, never heard of it. I tried to do a search for it, but not sure if I found the right thing. Tell me more! I love to learn new tricks. Thanks for watching!!
Omg...if you’ve never used double-sided tape I think you’ll love it! Yes, there’s no backing paper so it’s just rolled up like regular tape. If you’re in the US, it’s pretty widely available at Walmart, drugstores, etc. Its Scotch brand. It’s also available on Amazon and I’ve linked to it in the description box so you can check it out. Thanks for watching and happy holidays!!
@@themadeupokie Thanks for replying. I am a paper crafter and use double sided tape frequently but they always have backing lol. I live outside of US, but i do online shopping. I can check it out next time i shop :) This is my first time to watch your channel. It's a pleasure watching you. I love everything...from your looks (so beautiful, elegant and put together), outfit, content (clear, simple and video not too long), your style, your taste, everything! Best of all your personality ❤ You take time to answer & reply to all the comments. Thanks for sharing Catherine (is it C or K?) 🥰💕
Wow! I’m humbled by your feedback. Thank you. 😊 I’m always so honored when people find my content enjoyable and/or useful! Good luck looking for the double sided tape. I’ve found it useful for more than just wrapping such as fixing a hem that’s partially fallen out of my pants (at least temporarily). And it’s Catherine! 😀
Good question…I actually avoid it where I can, but when I must, I cut a small piece of the wrapping paper, fold it in half so it creates almost a small card with the blank interior, then use double-sided tape to tape it down to the present over the same pattern of the wrapping paper so it blends. I have friends that do scrapbooking and stamping and have clever ideas, but I’ve not spent the time figuring out something I like yet.
Very nice, crisp wrapping....EXCEPT....you should never tape paper to the actual gift. When the gift is opened, the tape can make sticky marks or tear a nice box. AND, most people can't cut a perfect line...that's when you do a small foldover on the edge that overlaps the other.
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I was in the band in high school we had a fundraiser for donations where we wrapped presents at Walmart at Christmas time. I was removed from my position as wrapper to bow putter onner. Which led me here in life.
Lolol! Well I’m glad you found my video and I hope it helps you out. The bow putter onner is an important role too, but I hope you can promote yourself to gift wrapper now. Thanks for watching and happy holidays!!
Lmao 😂 exactly why I’m here too
I’m the one in my family that wraps all the Christmas presents. But I can’t wrap my own presents so my dad does, and one year he couldn’t find the tape, so he just used blue painting tape.
Lol! Love it! With the right paper that could be a vibe. Thanks so much for watching. Happy wrapping!!
I'm using painter's tape right now lol
My first job was at Taco Bell and I wrapped tacos.
I love it! That’s such a perfect first job. And now I want tacos... Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!
I can’t wrap tacos for shit. Any tips?
@@katekat6379 you have to defibrillate it first to make sure everything is dead.. then wrap it so its stuffing comes out. Finally, do another chest compression to make sure the shell is broken.
@@brentmagazine8496 PFFFFFFFFFTTT
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I also gift wrapper as my first job when I was 14 yrs old, now 71 yrs old I continue to decorate and wrap with a particular theme every year…all while coordinating with my tree decorations! So glad I came across your channel!
Thanks for some new ideas!
Ramona
Hi Ramona! Always fun to find another gift wrap enthusiast! Thanks for your comment. Cheers!
Glad I’m not the only one who coordinates the wrapping paper each year with the theme I’m using to decorate
! First job was at a photo developing company as a touch up artist where I learned how to mix paints much like watercolors to use a tiny paint brush to cover up any white spots that showed after the developing process (lint or scratches on a negative). It was VERY tedious work but rewarding too.
I actually know what you’re talking about! A couple of years after my wrapping job I worked in a 1-hr photo lab. I had to learn how to color correct the photos (with a machine) based on looking at negatives. And that’s where I met my husband, who’s a classically trained photographer. I’ve helped him in the dark room on many occasions. We even had a dark room in our previous home, before digital took over. Thanks so much for watching and sharing!! Happy holidays!
My first job was gift wrap during Christmas too. I've been particular about wrapping ever since.
Oh fun! It was quite a stressful first job, wasn’t it?! I did it with my best friend and I have such great memories. Thanks so much for watching!!
Just remember, "looks" aren't everything. If you are apprehensive about your "gift" having a long lasting emotional effect, try these 4 tips I learned while locked up at Leavenworth. #1: Timing. "Gift" very late at night or early in the morning. This is the time they'll least expect it. #2: Lighting. Low light or darkness will help conceal any imperfections in your wrapping technique. #3 Location. Try to find them in a place with few people around and maybe in a corner. #4 Eye contact. It makes a personal connection. The longer the gaze, the more they will know how intent the gift is. For best results, never break eye contact until you are finished and walk away. Wishing you the best! Cheers!
I wish I had known those tips last Christmas. I’m a little more prepared this Christmas, tho !! Loved your advice, none-the-less! Happy Holidays
Great tips! I will apply them this year 😅😂
I believe I'll try the Leavenworth Wrap way, that'll be a breeze.
Yeah, that’s not creepy at all
@@urmommabear5monthsago No it’s really not… it shows how excited you are to gift it to them & that you care
Listen.....THANK YOU for explaining how to figure out how much ribbon you need (and making it easier by starting with a non-moving edge, lol). Every bow video I've watched so far has just pulled out a ton and said nothing or just "start with a LOT". I always end up with WAY too much or not enough. Wrapping this way is going to be a huge help for me. THANK YOU! 🙏
So happy to have helped! Thank you for taking the time to let me know. Happy wrapping!!
My first job was a camp counselor. I have been wrapping presents since I was like 7 or 8 years old. My mom and grandma would give me and my sister empty boxes and scrap paper to practice with. Nowthat I'm an adult, everybody wants me to wrap their presents for them . I always thought about doing jobs as a gift wrapper for the holiday season but never got a chance too. This was my first time watching one of your videos and it was beautiful.
Hats off to you...I think being a camp counselor would require lots of patience! 😂 Sounds like you’re quite a gifted wrapper too and that you have a similar passion for it. Thanks so much for checking out my channel. Happy wrapping!!
I learned how to wrap presents simply by watching my late mother wrap presents. Everyone who received presents from her would always compliment her on her gift wrapping skills. I also get compliments on my gift wrapping techniques and toppings for presents. Have a fantastic day. Take care 🎁
What a great connection to have with your late mother. ❤️ Thanks so much for your support on my videos. Cheers!!
I only wrap presents at Christmas, so I forget how to do it year to year lol. I always come back to this tutorial to re-learn! Everyone always compliments how great the presents look. Thanks so much for an easy to follow, but beautiful and timeless gift wrapping tutorial. (P.S. I ❤ your sweater!!!)
Wow! You’ve given me the biggest compliment possible - not only do you find my video helpful but return to it. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. I’m so glad to have upped your wrapping game! Also, I love this sweater too, but sadly wore it so much that it looks too shabby to wear anymore. But definitely got my money’s worth! Happy wrapping!!
I wish my parents learned to wrap like this, then maybe I wouldn't have a little brother.
Bwahahaha! 😂🤣 Now that’s funny! Thanks for watching and happy holidays!!
It's so wholesome that your first job was gift wrapping ❤️
Thank you! It truly was a great first job. Lots of fun memories from that holiday season working at the gift wrap station. Happy wrapping!!
My first job was working in a woman's boutique clothing store. I pretty much spent all my paycheck there before I even got my check. ;) I steamed all the new arrivals and got them on hangers, tagged them and put them out on the floor. I also did the wrapping of any gifts. I vacuumed, ran errand to the alterations lady and when needed, even worked at selling clothes. It was really a sweet job for a 16 year old. I worked there the whole time I was in high school and sometimes on college breaks. I loved how you did the bow. I'm going to go check out your other video now. Thanks.
That does sound like an awesome job! I worked at Coach during college and pretty much had the same problem with spending my entire paycheck there! Thanks so much for your comment and happy holidays!!
I’m from Houston and starting my Christmas wrapping today. My hubby & I usually wrap together but I need to at least get started today without him. There will still be plenty for him! My very first job was at a family friend’s shop that was a pharmacy/post office/cosmetics/Hallmark gift shop! Yep, all in one. I worked a week at the cosmetics counter my first week until the owner’s mother returned from vacation. This was back in the 80’s so every one of us girls had to be critiqued by his mother to see if she would allow us to work the wrapping station in the gift shop. Fortunately, I passed with very little training needed before she turned me loosed wrapping the gifts. (As a girl I loved wrapping gifts with my mom every Christmas) I loved that job!!! I don’t buy any cheap wrapping paper... the first thing the owner’s mom taught me was that if you didn’t have good quality thicker paper then my wrapping job would look cheap. So hubby doesn’t go with me when I buy supplies. I knew most of the things you showed in your video... but your tips really helped me with the ribbon. Thank you for sharing this video. I’ll be looking into your other videos! Stay safe & healthy. Happy Holidays and have a very Happy New Year!!!🎄
I love this story! What fabulous experience. Also, I’m cracking up at the comment of not having your husband around when you buy supplies. I totally get that! 😂 Thanks so much for sharing. Happy wrapping and happy holidays!! 🎁
That ribbon tying technique actually made my jaw drop! I will definitely be using that in the future
Thanks for the feedback! Happy wrapping!!
Best wrapping guide on TH-cam
Thank you! Happy wrapping!!
Loved this! I am a sucker for a well-wrapped gift and love making homemade name tags. Another tip if someone doesn’t want to buy two different tapes is to fold the layer that goes on top under a little and tape it down on the inside instead. It hides the tape, but doesn’t require multiple types of tape. But I think I’m going to try the double sided tape this year. :)
I love the idea of handmade name tags. I typically don’t use them because pre-made ones never look up to par. But making them would solve that! And I love your tip for using single sided tape. Thanks so much for sharing! Happy wrapping!!
Thank you for this video! Haven’t celebrated Christmas in a while due to a lot of financial issues but I’m so happy and blessed to finally get my family gifts this Christmas and I’m so excited about wrapping their gifts! Thank you once again! Happy Holidays and God Bless ❤️❤️
Wow. Sounds like this will be a very special Christmas. 💚❤️ I’m so glad you liked this video and hope it helps. Merry Christmas to you and yours!! 🎁
My first job was working in a library. I want to try using the coordinated paper this year. Thanks for these great tips. I never thought of using double sided tape
Working in a library sounds like a great first job! You shouldn’t have many irate customers and if you do, at least they’re not allowed to yell at you. 😉 I’m so glad you found my tips helpful. Thanks for watching and happy wrapping!!
Enjoyed that - you've explained things that others just seem to think everyone knows. First job was a shop assistant in a chemist.
I’m thrilled to know my explanations were useful! And thanks for sharing your first job. Hopefully you made as ‘A’ in your chemistry classes with a job like that! Happy wrapping!!
My mom and sister are usually wrap all the gifts! I really want to learn! So thank you
You are so welcome! Good luck and have fun wrapping! Thank you for your comment!!
Thank You so much for this lovely tutorial, not usually one to wrap presents but this year I've decided to finally learn. Your technique is great and very helpful!
That is so great to hear. Thanks for letting me know! Enjoy your wrapping and happy holidays!!
Your videos have always been so helpful every year and I’m glad I’ve found your channel, especially during the holiday season. Thank You
Aww, thanks for returning to let me know! That’s the ultimate compliment. ❤️❤️ Hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
First job for me was at Belk Dept Store in a very small town in South Carolina...in the old mens dept!!! The lady I worked with made the job so much fun!
I too consider my gifts under the tree as part of my Christmas decor. Glad to find you here on TH-cam! I so love to wrap and your tips are great!
Julie in North Carolina
Hi Julie! Sounds like a great first job experience! I’ve not been in a Belk for years. I had to look them up to see if they still exist...they do! Thanks so much for your sweet comments. Happy wrapping!!
Thank you sooo much for making this , I'm 13 and this is my first Christmas actually buying gifts for my family.
I thought it's just,bam, and you wrapped your present but you helped a lot.
I learned soo much
I’m so happy to hear I helped! I’m sure you’re family will love your gifts AND how they’re wrapped. 😊 Thanks for watching and merry Christmas!!
SAME
Yay! Happy wrapping and happy holidays!!
I always bring the paper to the edge of the box. Front and back look good and patterns not matching not a problem. If I wrap ribbon around the box I only twist it in front so the back ribbon is flat.
Great tips! I definitely use the ribbon trick so the box lays flat, but need to get better about where I end the paper. Thanks for sharing!!
You make the best tutorials! I’ll be using these tips next time I wrap. My first job was a hostess at a restaurant. Great customer service experience.
Thank you! That means so much to me! I’ve never worked in a restaurant setting, but I’ve always heard it’s the ultimate training on customer service. Thanks so much for watching!!
I was a waitress at a steakhouse for my first job. My grandmother taught me how to wrap gifts. I do use the bows in the bag, but I need to up my game with real ribbon this year. Thanks for the video! Happy Holidays!
Hopefully you got good tips working at a steakhouse! 😊 Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Good luck with the bows and happy holidays!!
Love how you explain every little detail. Best wrapping video I’ve seen 😊
First job was in a shoe store, worked there for four years until they closed it in 2019.
Thank you! Your comment really means a lot! ❤️ I don’t think I could work at a shoe store and possibly make money....at least not if I was selling women’s shoes! 😂 Thanks for sharing and happy holidays!!
Yesterday as I was wrapping and creasing the edges I thought of you!
I love that! I’m so flattered to know I make an impression. 😊 Thanks so much for your comment! Happy wrapping!!
Thank You so much for this video. Your instructions are clear to follow, and hopefully, I'll be able to do it when I next wrap a present. I have 6 kids and 4 of my kids have their Birthdays one after the other on 26 December [Boxing Day] January 25 [Burns Day] February 22, and March 5, and a Grandson in April, then nothing till September and October, so definitely lots of practice! lol.
My first job was a Sales Assistant.
Wishing you and your Family a very Merry and Blessed Christmas from Scotland, UK.
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Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. I always love to hear my video was helpful. Good luck with your upcoming wrapping opportunities. Cheers to you and your family for Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
That’s exactly what I’ve been searching for. Fast, clear, beautiful. Thank you so much for the video
Thank you so much for your feedback! That’s so gratifying to hear. Happy wrapping!!
My very first job was a cheerleading coach! It's so funny to me now because I'm not athletic whatsoever anymore. Thank you for helping me make my family's presents perfect this year! Happy Holidays. :)
Lol! That sounds like a fun job. ❤️ I never was athletic...now or then, lol. Have fun wrapping and thanks so much for watching!!
I don’t like to tape the the box. It isn’t necessary unless you have cheap paper. Also fold over all edges before taping to make it less likely to tear and adds heft to the seam
Good tips. Thanks for sharing!
When I worked in gift wrap we were taught to never tape the paper to the box, not ever. They didn’t want the customer to ever have a ripped box. Also taught to always fold over the paper before taping the seams to give a more crisp look.
Great video. Great tips. My first job was wrapping gifts in moms interior design and gift shop. We had to make all of the bows by hand.
I bet you’re a phenomenal wrapper! I’m sure you have some fun memories working at your mom’s store. Thanks so much for your comment. It’s so fun to learn more. Have a great weekend!!
I love your sweater! Great videos!
Aww, thank you! I literally wore that sweater out. Glad you’re enjoying my videos!
Dishwasher, haha! Taught me how to work. Merry Christmas, Thank you!
Great life lesson right there! Merry Christmas and happy wrapping!!
Omg I love your nail polish! So beautiful! 😍
Thank you! It’s actually a super old polish that is thick and gloppy now, but I’m not able to find any similar so I still pull it out every holiday season! Thanks for watching and happy holidays!!
At 15 I was Santa’s helper at the mall. A costume and all! At 4’10 it was a good fit. Took pictures and helped children in and out the the train ride.
I love it! A costume and working with children? You can’t beat that experience!! 😀 Thanks so much for sharing. Happy holidays!!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It's appreciated.
You are very welcome! Happy wrapping!!
Oh, that turned out beautifully.
Thank you so much! Happy holidays!!
My first job was a sales person in Highlights- the "everything is $7 store" for womens clothing. In high school, got first dibs on the rare, good brands that came in!
That sounds like an awesome job! I’ve never heard of that store, but I wish there was one around here. That would be a blast to shop!!
Thanks for this tutorial. I'm going to try making the bow this year.
My first job in high school was working as an office assistant. It was part of the summer program.
I'm binge watching your videos! Lol
Good luck with the bow making! And thanks for the comments. Hope you’re enjoying my videos. I’ll be posting a new one this weekend…first video in quite a while! 🙂
Most informative wrapping video ever! Thanks!
You’re so welcome. Thanks for the feedback. And thank you for watching!!
Merry Christmas 🎄🎉⛄☃️🌲
Awww, thank you! And you too! ❤️💚 Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for make gift wrapping so easy and exciting.
My first job: piano teacher for elementary kids
You are so welcome! I love your first job. I taught two elementary school students piano for a bit when I was in high school...that was tough! Bless you for your patience! Happy wrapping!!
My first job was as a gift wrapper too! 🎁 🌲
How awesome! That seems to be a popular first job. It’s so fun to know I have so much in common with those watching my videos. Thanks for watching!!
My 1st job is a luxury SA and I did lots of wrapping as well.🤓Love your hair style btw.
Oh yes, I bet you did a lot of wrapping! And I bet you have some great tips too. Presentation is everything with luxury brands. Thanks so much for the comment! Happy holidays!!
A hostess at a mexican restaurant @ 15 yo.. thank you for this video 🎄🎁
Mmmm...yummy! Mexican food is my favorite! Thanks so much for watching and happy wrapping! 🎁
My first job was wrapping gifts for a designer men's clothing store. So I wrapped a lot of ties, lol
I can imagine, lol! That used to be such a stereotypical man/dad gift! Now it would have to be something else as most men don’t routinely wear ties. Thanks for watching and happy wrapping!
thanks so much for this! im planning to wrap my brothers’ Christmas gifts this year, including the ones my parents bought them, so this definitely helps! Thank you!
Yay! I’m so glad you found this helpful! Good luck wrapping and merry Christmas!!
@@themadeupokie thank you and Merry Christmas to you, too! 💚❤️
Those are so pretty! It's almost a shame to have to open them!
I’ve had family open them painstakingly slow so they could reuse the paper and ribbon. 😂 Thanks so much for watching and happy holidays!!
Very comprehensive! Nice video
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback. Happy wrapping!!
Cant wait to wrap my sister 😊😊😊❤️. And brothers gifts 🎁 they all told me what they want
Sounds fun! 😉 Good luck wrapping and happy holidays!! ❤️💚❤️💚
My first job was working at a all occasion event hall. What’s funny is after doing supply chain jobs for my entire adult life, I ended up getting a degree in Hospitality and tourism mgmt.
Funny how sometimes things come full circle! Hope you love your career path! Thanks for watching and commenting!!
I think I found a real life Monica Geller and I love it
Umm...I may have heard that one before! 😂😉 Thank you so much for your comment and happy holidays!!
I wrapped presents in Gadsden, Alabama. I was in high school.
Love this! Such a great first job!
Talk about perfectionist
Lol. I’ve been called worse! 😂 Thanks for watching and happy holidays!
I need to try the bow part 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Once you get the hang of it, it really isn’t hard to give your present a custom touch. Good luck! Thanks so much for watching!!
My first job was at Baskin Robbins! I can still scoop a perfect scoop of ice cream lol. It’s not useful like gift wrapping (how I ended up here in the first place, I’m terrible at it 😳) but it comes in handy occasionally 😊.
I can see scooping the perfect scoop of ice cream as a useful life skill for sure. 👍🏻😊 Plus access to all that ice cream...that sounds like an awesome first job! Hope the video helped. Happy wrapping!!
I was a Candy Stripper at a hospital (volunteer) then my first paying job was in the Medical Records Department of the same hospital. I started out making $1.00 per hour.
Aww, that sounds like such a rewarding first job! Not so sure about the first paying job though...only $1 an hour? Lol! I think I made around $3.75 for my first job and I felt lucky to have it! Happy New Year’s!
My first job was working in a tack store. Thanks for the video. May I ask where you prefer to purchase your wrapping paper from? You mentioned a medium weight? Do most specify the weight on the packaging? I haven’t noticed in the past, but always seem to buy either too thick or too thin! Thanks!
You’re welcome! My favorite places to buy wrapping paper are Hobby Lobby and the Container Store (pricey option). But both typically have grid lines and and are a medium weight. I’ve also recently tried out American Greetings and Hallmark paper, which I found on Amazon and that’s how they were described in the listing which I agree with. I think you’re right that most of the time the packaging doesn’t say. I’ve learned through the years that really inexpensive places like, say, Dollar Tree, will sell lightweight paper. And anything that says heavy duty will often mean thick and be a pain to work with. Hope that helps and happy wrapping!!
So pretty !! Thanks for sharing .. I’ll give it a try !! ❤️
You’re welcome! I love wrapping gifts almost as much as decorating trees. 😄 Happy wrapping!!
My first job was a Burger King and I wrapped burgers and yes there is a right to wrap a burger. 🍔
Lol, who knew? Thanks for your comment! Happy holidays!!
Great video! Thank you for sharing this, it helped me so much now more than ever💕
Yay! I’m so happy to have helped. Good luck wrapping and happy holidays!! 😊
This is great!
Thank you so much for commenting. Happy wrapping!!
Beautiful! Thank you!
Thank you for your comment! Happy holidays!!
love these.
Thank you!
this Video was very helpful. Thank you!
Yay! I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for the feedback and happy wrapping!!
My first job is at the Tommy Hilfiger Warehouse Guam. I met my other half (aka old best friend) there again by coincidence and now we have a baby girl 2 years later.
Oh wow! What a great story! 🥰 I’m sure you’ve got great memories from working there. My husband and I met at a different retail job and that made it such a fun job, lol. Happy holidays!
This was so helpful! Thank you
I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for your feedback and for watching!!
I wish I would have seen this video prior to buying a pretty glittery wrapping paper!
It's so think that nothing sticks! The tape, bow and tag keep falling.
Any tips?
Such a good question. Maybe one thing you could try is do what you need to get the wrapping paper taped down, even if it’s using something like packing tape. But put it in a place that you can then use a coordinating easier-to-use second piece of wrapping paper as an accent you wrap around the present (and strategically cover where you had to tape the difficult paper down). Hope that helps! I know how pretty that glittery paper can be. Happy holidays!
My first job was tutoring elementary kids in Math. I was maybe an 11th or 12th grader.
That sounds like a tough gig, lol! Thanks for your comment. Happy wrapping!!
Babysitting!
I bet that was a fun first job! I never really did much babysitting myself...hopefully that wasn’t a sign of the trust level (or lack thereof) others had in me! 😉 Thanks so much for watching!!
If it looks like it was wrapped by a blind T-Rex, it’s from me.
Lol! Either you or from my husband. It’s shameful how poorly he wraps considering how well I do.
McDonald’s at the age of 15. I lasted 3 days and realized school books didn’t look so bad.
Lolol! That’s a good life lesson right there. Happy holidays!!
What do you do when the gift is really heavy? I had to wrap a kitchen aid mixer and the paper was tearing left and right because of the struggle of me trying to maneuver the box.
That’s a good question. This is a case where using heavier paper might actually be helpful. You’ll have other challenges such as getting the paper to stay taped down, but might be the lesser of two evils. If you don’t have (or want to get) heavier weight wrapping paper, then secure the wrapping paper onto the box with more tape so it doesn’t try to move when sifting around the box. Or just slap a big bow on it and call it good! 😉 just kidding. Hope that helps!!
My first job was at Subway wrapping sandwiches! 😂
Ooh, a sandwich artist! Meatball sub is my personal Subway favorite. Thanks so much for sharing. Happy holidays!!
Love beautiful wrapping! I’ve got a few tips on my channel as well! 🤫...no more tape!
Lol! I know a lot of people will be thrilled with that! 😀
Too funny one of my first paying jobs was decorating and wrapping too and here I am years later launching New Handmade Christmas Gifts, Wrapping and Wreaths that are multifunctional and reusable..would love for you to comment and share...Thank You, Merry Christmas, and Happy Decorating🎁☃️🤶🎄
How fun! I never knew so many had the same/similar first job until I asked this question. And how cool that you’ve started your channel! I’ll be sure to check it out soon. Good luck and happy holidays!!
My first job was at the mall working retail in a woman’s clothing store!
I was probably wrapping the gifts the husbands from your store were buying! 😉
Thank you,very much helpful 🙂
Oh yay! I’m so happy to hear that! Happy wrapping!! 😀
My first job was Burger King. Have it your way. 🍔
Nice. That’s a real customer service-focused job right there!
Have you ever used the ruler for wrapping paper called "The Wrapper" ?
No, never heard of it. I tried to do a search for it, but not sure if I found the right thing. Tell me more! I love to learn new tricks. Thanks for watching!!
My first job was being a big sister and looking over my baby sister and baby brother
Awww, what a great first job and such a sweet way to look at being a big sister! ❤️ Thanks for sharing and happy holidays!!
Amazing 🤩
Thank you for your feedback and for watching!!
My first job was a basketball scorekeeper at a local gym.
That sounds like a fun first job! You get to watch sports and probably saw friends quite a bit. Thanks for the comment. Happy holidays!!
@@themadeupokie thank you for the video! Helped a bunch. Happy holidays!
Thanks MOM!
I am amazed by your double sided tape...there's no backing paper? You just pull it out like a regular tape?
Omg...if you’ve never used double-sided tape I think you’ll love it! Yes, there’s no backing paper so it’s just rolled up like regular tape. If you’re in the US, it’s pretty widely available at Walmart, drugstores, etc. Its Scotch brand. It’s also available on Amazon and I’ve linked to it in the description box so you can check it out. Thanks for watching and happy holidays!!
@@themadeupokie Thanks for replying. I am a paper crafter and use double sided tape frequently but they always have backing lol. I live outside of US, but i do online shopping. I can check it out next time i shop :)
This is my first time to watch your channel. It's a pleasure watching you. I love everything...from your looks (so beautiful, elegant and put together), outfit, content (clear, simple and video not too long), your style, your taste, everything! Best of all your personality ❤ You take time to answer & reply to all the comments. Thanks for sharing Catherine (is it C or K?) 🥰💕
Wow! I’m humbled by your feedback. Thank you. 😊 I’m always so honored when people find my content enjoyable and/or useful! Good luck looking for the double sided tape. I’ve found it useful for more than just wrapping such as fixing a hem that’s partially fallen out of my pants (at least temporarily). And it’s Catherine! 😀
in the intro you reminded me of a news reporter
😂🤣 Well I’ve definitely heard worse. Thanks for watching and happy holidays!!
Where and how do you add the name tag?
Good question…I actually avoid it where I can, but when I must, I cut a small piece of the wrapping paper, fold it in half so it creates almost a small card with the blank interior, then use double-sided tape to tape it down to the present over the same pattern of the wrapping paper so it blends. I have friends that do scrapbooking and stamping and have clever ideas, but I’ve not spent the time figuring out something I like yet.
Very nice, crisp wrapping....EXCEPT....you should never tape paper to the actual gift. When the gift is opened, the tape can make sticky marks or tear a nice box. AND, most people can't cut a perfect line...that's when you do a small foldover on the edge that overlaps the other.
My first job was a monogram girl at a kiosk at the mall. I ran into Santa in the back stock rooms & swore he was the real deal!
That’s so awesome! Those mall Santas can look legit! Thanks for sharing and happy holidays!!
My box be lookin nothin like that the ends are too short to be folding anything 😂
Oh no. Maybe you need to watch the part on where to cut the paper again! 😉 Happy holidays!!
She starts wrapping at 3:41…you’re welcome 😅
Thanks 😂😂
your video was nice
Thank you for your comment and for watching! Cheers!!
First job was a pool cabana girl. Got paid for getting a tan !
That may be the coolest first job I’ve heard yet!!
If I shine the symbol of a present up at the sky, will anyone come to help? Asking for a friend..