You've invested time and effort to find the perfect personal gift for a holiday or birthday. Now, wow your loved ones with your impeccable wrapping skills. Start by gathering the essentials, including: Double-sided tape Gift boxes Ribbon Wrapping paper Pro-tips to keep in mind: Double-sided tape is your trick to getting a neat seam, while a gift box can make wrapping so much easier. A square or rectangular box means you won't need to struggle with your wrapping paper. Cut the gift wrap by laying the box down on top, then cutting along one side of the box while leaving a wide enough sheet to cover both sides. Pull the wrapping paper taut over the far end and adhere with the double-sided tape. You can fold in open ends by pushing the sides of the gift wrap inward to create four flaps in 45-degree-angle pieces, then creasing along the flaps.