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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Instead of wrapping gifts badly- pay for the giftwrapping service!!
Or use gift bags if you are too lazy! 
*Disclaimer- I use a lot of gift bags  "
Yeah, that new iron would look so much better gift wrapped. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Instead of wrapping gifts badly- pay for the giftwrapping service!!
Or use gift bags if you are too lazy!
*Disclaimer- I use a lot of gift bags
Yeah, that new iron would look so much better gift wrapped."
I leave it in the box to keep them guessing |
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"Instead of wrapping gifts badly- pay for the giftwrapping service!!
Or use gift bags if you are too lazy!
*Disclaimer- I use a lot of gift bags "
I'll be arguing soon with a roll of sellotape so if no one hears from me for a few hours come find me as I'll probably be tangled up in a mass of the damn stuff |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Instead of wrapping gifts badly- pay for the giftwrapping service!!
Or use gift bags if you are too lazy!
*Disclaimer- I use a lot of gift bags
I'll be arguing soon with a roll of sellotape so if no one hears from me for a few hours come find me as I'll probably be tangled up in a mass of the damn stuff"
Is this a new form of bondage  |
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"Instead of wrapping gifts badly- pay for the giftwrapping service!!
Or use gift bags if you are too lazy!
*Disclaimer- I use a lot of gift bags
I'll be arguing soon with a roll of sellotape so if no one hears from me for a few hours come find me as I'll probably be tangled up in a mass of the damn stuff
Is this a new form of bondage "
It could be a new trend. I'm always up for trying new things!! |
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"Just do what I do, wrap presents so badly that your sister snaps and demands she wraps all your presents every year!  "
Didnt think anyone could wrap more badly than me. When wrapped sometimes a patch is needed to cover over the bit that didnt get covered first time!!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just do what I do, wrap presents so badly that your sister snaps and demands she wraps all your presents every year!
Didnt think anyone could wrap more badly than me. When wrapped sometimes a patch is needed to cover over the bit that didnt get covered first time!! "
Let's just say I've accidentally stabbed myself with scissors on more than one occasion... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"is it acceptable to reply to a Xmas card with a Xmas text message?
I thought we are meant to be thinking of the environment "
I only send cards to a couple of elderly relatives. The ones online get a donation to charity in my name and either a Facebook post or a text/email.
I think it's perfectly acceptable if it's a choice, not because you forgot! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Just do what I do, wrap presents so badly that your sister snaps and demands she wraps all your presents every year!
Didnt think anyone could wrap more badly than me. When wrapped sometimes a patch is needed to cover over the bit that didnt get covered first time!! "
I think it's got a little easier since they put a grid on the white side of the paper, helps cut in a straight line!  |
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"Just do what I do, wrap presents so badly that your sister snaps and demands she wraps all your presents every year!
Didnt think anyone could wrap more badly than me. When wrapped sometimes a patch is needed to cover over the bit that didnt get covered first time!!
Let's just say I've accidentally stabbed myself with scissors on more than one occasion..."
That makes 2 of us then!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I declare that I am a present wrapping jedi.
Takes me ages to wrap the simpliest of boxes but when complete it is perfect. Even do the ribbons and bows and the twisted tassley thingy me jigs too ! |
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By *nSeeNMan
over a year ago
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"Instead of wrapping gifts badly- pay for the giftwrapping service!!
Or use gift bags if you are too lazy!
*Disclaimer- I use a lot of gift bags "
We could just save the hassle and skip the gift altogether  |
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"is it acceptable to reply to a Xmas card with a Xmas text message?
I thought we are meant to be thinking of the environment
I only send cards to a couple of elderly relatives. The ones online get a donation to charity in my name and either a Facebook post or a text/email.
I think it's perfectly acceptable if it's a choice, not because you forgot!"
thanks that's a fair point and great idea too x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just do what I do, wrap presents so badly that your sister snaps and demands she wraps all your presents every year!
Didnt think anyone could wrap more badly than me. When wrapped sometimes a patch is needed to cover over the bit that didnt get covered first time!!
I think it's got a little easier since they put a grid on the white side of the paper, helps cut in a straight line! "
I fold the last edge over so that it has a straight edge. 
I love the grid though. Very useful when wrapping lots of presents all the same size. Cut lots of paper up ready then get wrapping. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have friends with whom we recycle gift bags. Don't write on the label, use it, get it back next year. Environmentally friendly! "
That's a great idea!! 
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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago
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"Just do what I do, wrap presents so badly that your sister snaps and demands she wraps all your presents every year!
Didnt think anyone could wrap more badly than me. When wrapped sometimes a patch is needed to cover over the bit that didnt get covered first time!!
I think it's got a little easier since they put a grid on the white side of the paper, helps cut in a straight line!
I fold the last edge over so that it has a straight edge.
I love the grid though. Very useful when wrapping lots of presents all the same size. Cut lots of paper up ready then get wrapping. "
I fold the last edge over as well. It’s got to be straight |
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"Top tips here! I almost always use brown paper and ribbon. Timeless classic and dads get away with stuff like that. "
Yeah, I'd probably get away with my crappy wrapping if I were a bloke. Apparently my vaginal means I should wrap like it's for a magazine. (snark not aimed at you, just in general) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Instead of wrapping gifts badly- pay for the giftwrapping service!!
Or use gift bags if you are too lazy!
*Disclaimer- I use a lot of gift bags "
It's paper  to be ripped apart if you don't like the look of it give it back |
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"I have friends with whom we recycle gift bags. Don't write on the label, use it, get it back next year. Environmentally friendly!
That's a great idea!!
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Done this for years, thought everybody knew lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Instead of wrapping gifts badly- pay for the giftwrapping service!!
Or use gift bags if you are too lazy!
*Disclaimer- I use a lot of gift bags "
Can you get irons and George Forman grills gift wrapped these days ?  |
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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago
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"Instead of wrapping gifts badly- pay for the giftwrapping service!!
Or use gift bags if you are too lazy!
*Disclaimer- I use a lot of gift bags "
If you can't do any of that, and still wish to give the love of your life present this Xmas ...Holiday tickets in a card are perfect. |
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"Instead of wrapping gifts badly- pay for the giftwrapping service!!
Or use gift bags if you are too lazy!
*Disclaimer- I use a lot of gift bags "
The male half here OP: I can wrap gifts for England!
Don't know why people make such a fuss about it
The big secrets are:
Proper place to do the wrapping: flat surface (table/desk). Floor at a push but watch out for the dog/cat taking a shortcut. On your knee/the bed/on the bus etc are just wrapping accidents waiting to happen.
Enough paper (trying to pull two edges together because the wrap is 2mm too short ain;t going to work)
Try and box/pack/pad everything so you get rectangular parcel shapes where possible
Sharp scissors
Proper use of sticky tape: initially use very short 30mm bits just to tack the edges together. That way the damn thing doesn't unpack itself while you get the main length of tape on it.
Label as you go, esp if you're using same/similar paper or risk great gran getting that "rabbit" you were sending your mate as a surprise. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Instead of wrapping gifts badly- pay for the giftwrapping service!!
Or use gift bags if you are too lazy!
*Disclaimer- I use a lot of gift bags
The male half here OP: I can wrap gifts for England!
Don't know why people make such a fuss about it
The big secrets are:
Proper place to do the wrapping: flat surface (table/desk). Floor at a push but watch out for the dog/cat taking a shortcut. On your knee/the bed/on the bus etc are just wrapping accidents waiting to happen.
Enough paper (trying to pull two edges together because the wrap is 2mm too short ain;t going to work)
Try and box/pack/pad everything so you get rectangular parcel shapes where possible
Sharp scissors
Proper use of sticky tape: initially use very short 30mm bits just to tack the edges together. That way the damn thing doesn't unpack itself while you get the main length of tape on it.
Label as you go, esp if you're using same/similar paper or risk great gran getting that "rabbit" you were sending your mate as a surprise."
Labels are a must!  |
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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago
Chippenham Malmesbury area |
As I usually wrap my gifts on Christmas Eve, the average life of the wrapping paper used is about 8 hours; I've always thought that this is such a waste.
Seriously thinking that this year, I should use old news papers; enviromental friendly.... and cheap |
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