Instead of using ribbon to wrap your gifts, tie a string of festive jingle bells around them. A bonus: Anyone who shakes that gift won’t have a clue what’s inside.

 Cutter with ribbon curler. Although scissors work for most people, you may want to get a multipurpose tool like Fiskars 7-inch Gift Wrap Cutter.

 Cutter with ribbon curler. Although scissors work for most people, you may want to get a multipurpose tool like Fiskars 7-inch Gift Wrap Cutter.

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.

How to Wrap Something Round The candy-wrapper style of gift wrap is perfect for bottles of wine, perfume or candles that aren’t boxed. It can also be useful for wrapping small, soft items like ...

So if you're looking for some easy and creative gift wrapping ideas. Hilary Vincent, owner of Ribbons & Strings offers last-minute tips and tricks all of us could use.