2. Use a ribbon or parcel string Gift wrap supplies (Image credit: Shutterstock) Another clever trick is to use ribbon or parcel string instead of tape.

A similar gift-wrap alternative she loves is this pink butcher paper, which actually comes off as “high-end-looking” when used to wrap a gift. Try yarn instead of ribbon.

In this video, Dehann shows an easy way to wrap a present with a festive twist. She used a ribbon manipulated with double-sided tape to create the shape of a Christmas tree on the gift. Each layer ...