Me: *Watches one minute of it and is inspired already* Half way through... "I need to do this!" The end of the video... *Makes every excuse there is to wait to wrap presents* Christmas Eve... "I should probably wrap these presents..." *Wraps the presents like Ben did*
I've been doing the pull tab thing for my father for several years as his hands do not work, and otherwise he needs other people to open his gifts for him--and where's the fun in that? For people with limited manual dexterity though, you'll want to leave a LOOP of ribbon, at least large enough to stick a few fingers through; otherwise the person probably won't be able to pinch and pull the tab. This also works to open tins, or pull the lids off of boxes if the bottom and the top of the box are wrapped separately. Highly recommend!
Really good ideas. And the pull tab is a brilliant one for people who don't have great mobility in their hands like my brother! Good work, I never would have thought of it.
If you use this for your brother, try doing a loop of ribbon instead of a tab (assuming his fingers don't work well--I use this for my dad whose hands are paralyzed). You can also put a loop of ribbon to help pull the lid off of tins, if you're re-using a tin to hold a gift, or to pull the lid off of a box, if you've wrapped the top of the box separately from the bottom.
That pull tab idea is genius!! Did you find that somewhere or this your own personal hack you've been doing for a while? I've never seen it before, it's very clever :) A really great array of true wrapping hacks, hugely enjoyed this vid, thanks!
Some great ideas here. I'm buying a large roll of brown paper this year and wrapping all my presents with it. Also reusing tags and using twine instead of tape. Everything can be recycled that way and no waste!
Yay!!! I'm reusing paper grocery bags I ended up with when I forgot my cloth bags! I usually use newspaper, my family at least SAY they're okay with that, and I always request that if someone wants to buy me something to please wrap it in newspaper. I wanted to get fancy with my partner's gifts this year so i drew on the brown paper and decorated it with WASHI tape
This is by far the most accessible Christmas wrapping ideas/tutorials that I've come across on RU-vid. These are all ideas that I would totally use! Thank you for making this video and being so clear and concise. 😍
Bravo! I tried your accordion fold last year...forgot the most important element...tape it down after you complete your folds! Argggh. Still worked, it was just maddening. (MYBAD). Simply love your scrap paper idea. I think it is too good to wait for scrap! Pull tap. SCORE! And glitter ribbon. Girl you got game!
You are the first and only since watching about 15 gift wrapping videos back to back that uses the pull ribbon to easily open gifts. I think this is the best thing I have been taught since learning how to fold in from the sides to make two flaps to make a nice top and bottom box shape. So thank you 🙏🏻 ALL my gifts this year will feature your pull tab ribbon, the kids will love it.
Dap to Ben! He didn't even hesitate, he just went for the challenge and .... SUCCESS!!!! LOL! Thanks for all these tips Hermione! Very useful, timely, and economical. Love the Reno btw. ☺
Last year I learned that some fabric stores near me have a bin they keep with leftover scraps or discontinued designs. If you’re looking for a low waste option, you can always go ask if your local fabric store has some and sometimes they’re free or for a really low cost!! and they’re unique and cute!
Shyann Foster~Happy Thanksgiving & Merry Christmas*Thanks for fabric info! I need that!*Irrelevantly, Home Depot has scrap wood lengths & mixed/returned paint free & cheap.
It's been a very long time since I have seen a hack video that left me feeling impressed and taught me something new! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Can't wait to impress my friends with these new tricks
I use cute Christmas tins from thrift stores for a lot of gifts, which also helps because I'm really lazy. You can also collect good boxes (with separate lids; not really shipping boxes) and use particularly nice paper to wrap the lid of the box separately from the bottom. That way you can re-use the box and you get to keep seeing that gorgeous paper for years to come. (My aunts do this and call them "soap opera boxes" for some reason.
The pull tab is perfect for my one handed uncle! He has such a hard time opening presents. I'll HAVE to use it for the one handed zipper puller I got him.
I love all of Hermione’s videos but I just stumbled across this one today (thanks quarantine) and I’m so excited for these hacks! I love them all, but especially the one with the glitter! So simple and smart.
What a great video. Even though I do not celebrate Christmas I can use these gift wrapping tips for other occasions and our holidays. I wish Primark was online and in the USA. I love your sweater. Thanks again!
Fun fact: most wrapping paper that has shine or glitter is not recyclable, takes longer to decompose, and can end up in water systems like lakes or oceans which then call attention from the fish and can poison or kill them. Minimal eco friendly operation: don't buy glittery or paper with Shiny foils on them.
I love the scraps idea and the recycled toilet paper tube and pringles tube ideas! I'm obsessed with the zero waste hack too but I need to use up my wrapping paper first before I move on to wrapping in scarves. I have so much wrapping paper from previous years that I have awkward amounts of so combining them to make bigger pieces is such a good idea! Really trying to be more thoughtful about my waste!
I made the diy gift bag and it turned out perfectly. I used a sheet of colouring paper that I had coloured in water colours - I literally didn't have to buy a single thing. You saved my bacon Ms. Chantal. I love your channel.
I love the pull tab idea! My grandad has arthritis in his fingers and always struggles with cellotape and thick paper. I try to buy really thin paper so it’s easier for him to open but you can see straight through it. Will definitely be using this tip thank you
these are so cool! definitely trying the pull tab for some of my gifts this year. my hack would be to use your driver's license, credit card, or old gift card to fold wrapping paper. always gives me a nice fold.
I would personally place the pull tab label over the actual sting and done ot at an angle to open the package more. Still, great ideas! Can't wait to use them. ✨
These are great hacks! Usually hack videos are common known hacks and I always feel like I’ve wasted my time watching them... but this video was packed with so many amazing wrapping ideas. Thank you!
The pull tab was clever, I might do it on the christmas game gifts which can speed up the unwrapping time. The game being a pile of wrapped gifts on a table and using two dices going around the table and each time someone gets 6 or double equal Numbers like two 2’s they get to pick a gift. Then when the pile is gone everything gets unwrapped and seen by everyone. Now the fun begins, as a timer is set that no one is allowed to see exactly how much time is left. Around 20 minutes usually fits. The you roll the dice and if you get the 6 or double you get to ”steal” a gift from the others. Usually ends up being a lot of yelling and throwing as some gifts seem desired by many. When the timer goes of what you’re left with is yours. If you have none someone will give you one of theirs. Or more, it is up to you what you chose to keep or part with. It is great fun and have replaced ordinary gift exchanges on Xmas in my family where everyone’s adult nowadays and can buy what they want themselves. The piles of gifts comes from each person bringing two gifts of a combined value of 50 SEK or around 5 dollars.
This could very well be the best gift wrapping video I’ve seen. All the others I’ve watched have the SAME wrapping techniques repeated in every video. 🙄 Good job girl! 👍🏼
Absolutely LOVED this video and I'm not a Christmas person, you can use these wrapping tips for any pressie. (Now I know why I've been collecting lol rolls, lol)..Great ideas, I'll definitely be using them this year...
A great video! I learned lots of things! Thank you so much. Going to wrap apples and put them in stockings just to steal the joke and fill up some space!! Also loved the one where you use two different wraps, I never thought of that! I've done accordion folds in the past and really enjoyed that, but I think I might combine the two wraps and an accordion and see how it goes, just for some extra flare. The glitter was awesome too! Going to invest in some thicker double-sided tape, for sure. Ooh! Might try making a glittery peacock tail, or using a different wrap for contrast. So much inspiration! Thanks!
Everything is perfectly beautiful, Hermione. Love-Love-Love these! Saving this video for Christmas! Actually I'm using them for Birthdays or any gift, lol. I enjoy all of your content. One of the best RU-vid channels!!