When it’s time to wrap a present do you find yourself searching high and low for everything you need? Are the scissors, gift wrap, tape, bows and boxes all in different areas of your home? If so, then you might just need a gift wrapping center.

There is a much easier and faster way to have all the supplies at hand when it’s time to wrap a present. You’ll even know what you have run out of and what you need to purchase. It can be so frustrating to sit down to wrap a present and then realize you are out of tape.

Here’s how to set up a simple gift wrapping center.

1. First decide where you would like to wrap presents every time. Your center could be in a closet or a spare bedroom. You can wrap presents at a table or on the living room floor.

2. Gather all your present wrapping supplies such as tape, wrapping and tissue paper, scissors, bows, boxes, gift tags, cards and ribbon.

3. Purchase some storage. You can go all out and purchase a gift wrapping center which includes a table , or a simple gift wrap container . You will also want plastic containers to store the cards, gift tags and smaller items. Another option is an organizer that hangs on the back of the doore and can store just about everything.

4. Put all your gift wrapping supplies in the appropriate container.

5. Label the containers if necessary.

6. Place all the storage containers in your designated gift wrapping closet or room.

Tips:

1. For busy gift wrapping seasons, set up a small card table to have on hand. It’ll save you from some back pain in the end.

2. Stock up on gifts throughout the year when they are on clearance. That way, you will always have a gift on hand when needed.

3. Buy holiday gift wrapping when the holiday has passed. You will be all set for next year.

4. Save bows and bags from presents you have received and re-use them.

What You Need:

*Gift wrapping supplies

*Storage containers

*Label maker or permanent marker