Step up your gift-wrapping game with these tips

If you’ve crossed everyone off your gift list, it’s time for the next holiday feat: wrapping.

Grab your sack of presents, roll out the paper, sign the gift tags and find those rolls of tape. Not the best wrapper, or want to elevate your presentation this year? Check out these fool-proof gift-wrapping tips from The Queen Bee owner Michelle Beauboeuf, who stocks her shop with spools of ribbons, stacks of greeting cards and rolls and rolls of holiday paper.

On a roll

Start with spools of quality paper to ensure crisp, clean gift wrapping. Beauboeuf says that makes all the difference when it comes to a beautiful wrap job. Sure, cute designs and in-season colors are great, but a reliable roll is a must. The Queen Bee keeps a stocked gift wrap bar with everything from stone paper to thicker imports.

Gift gadgets

Who knew wrapping required a tool belt? Beauboeuf says the right tools make gift wrapping easy. She recommends two pairs of sharp scissors: one dedicated to ribbon and another for paper slicing. Some papers may require double-stick tape, but Scotch works just fine in most cases. She says keeping a hot glue gun handy can also help with sticking down extra embellishments.

Finish it off

Wrapping paper is just the first step. Beauboeuf recommends taking presents to the next level with additional accoutrements. Think: custom gift tags, double-faced satin ribbon, an ornament or seasonal sprig. The same goes for gifting food or wine bottles. She says adding a handmade bow and including a tea towel or bottle opener can make the present feel more intentional and special.