Many gift shops and convenience stores sell special bottle sleeves to better protect bottle given as a gift.
Fan out the ends of the wrapping paper to give the wrapped bottle a stronger resemblance to a wrapped piece of hard candy. When wrapped like this, it will be impossible to stand the bottle upright. Be careful when setting the bottle down.
A simple bow tied with a brightly colored ribbon can add a personal touch to box wrapped bottles.
Add a ribbon around the neck to hold the tissue paper together and to add some style to your simple wrap. [3] X Research source
Cellophane comes in many bright colors that you can mix and match when wrapping. Create more complicated designs by using tissue paper and cellophane together. A layer of tissue paper under the cellophane might look neat. [4] X Research source
The top and bottom ends of the paper should be short enough to fold flat to the top and bottom of the bottle with no overlap. [6] X Research source
The slits should extend all the way to the bottle’s bottom and top. [7] X Research source
Similarly fasten the wrapping paper to the top of the bottle by folding the paper in segments along the slits and fastening the folded paper with two-sided tape. [8] X Research source
Sturdy cardboard tubes might require a handsaw to cut. Use caution when cutting. [11] X Research source
Some plugs may be difficult to insert. You may need to knock the plug against a hard surface, like a desk top, before it pops into the end.
If you really want to make the wrapping pop, try decorating with glitter or sequins.
