By Like most people on this planet, I love to give treats and presents to my family at Christmas.
A Wrap
I only have one problem, which I think most men can relate to and women know instinctively. Wrapping presents look more like they’ve been unwrapped, trampled by a herd of elephants then re-wrapped when I get involved. What makes one person wrap their gifts so perfect it’s almost a work of art, yet no matter how I try it will always look like a pigs ear?
Youtube
It got to a point where I started sending everyone flowers so I could avoid the wrapping process. The likes of Amazon offer a gift wrap service which is a real boon. Youtube, where you can learn anything from baking bread to repairing an old shower cap now has a tutorial on gift wrapping! Even after watching I still end up with a crumpled mess of paper and sellotape.
Sellotape
Another thing I can never understand is how little sellotape is used when the wrapping is done properly. I can use a whole small role just trying to stick one corner down. The corners are a real pain too. Folding them into triangles, I always end up with a big piece of paper sticking out which I cut off to leave part of the present showing. Then I go through the whole process again which is why the paper gets crumpled and ripped.
It’s A Wrap!
Although I love to give Christmas treats I’m sorry they look like they’ve been left in the rain. The old saying, “it’s the thought that counts” always comes to mind.
This post is my effort at taking part in the weekly prompt, Holiday Treats.
SueW
December 19, 2019Yep, it’s the thought that counts, Trev. And thank you for joining us again! ????
admin
December 19, 2019Thank you, Sue, I wasn’t sure if it would fit with the brief, but then I thought it won’t hurt to join in. ????
jenanita01
December 19, 2019I don’t know why we can’t just give people the present, sans wrapping. I know it’s supposed to exciting and a surprise and all that, but why…
admin
December 19, 2019Thank you, Jenanita and that’s a valid point. It would save me a lot of trouble.
YouLittleCharmer
December 19, 2019Love it! ????????
admin
December 19, 2019Thank you very much. ????
Brothers Campfire
December 19, 2019That is the story of my life! I cannot wrap my head around the simplest concepts. It comes so naturally to others????
admin
December 19, 2019I know, it looks such a simple job too. ???? Thank you.
Yetismith
December 19, 2019Definitely the thought that counts. We can’t all be perfect! Besides all those crinkles just show how hard you tried.
admin
December 19, 2019Thank you as always, Yeti. 😉
Pandora
December 19, 2019Women know nothing! I have no clue how to wrap. I’m bad at it. It looks like s….. but my family thinks it’s funny ????
admin
December 19, 2019I bet you’re better than me, Pandora. Thank you
Covert Novelist
December 19, 2019It’s indeed the thought that counts. Your heart’s in the right place 🙂
admin
December 19, 2019It is indeed and thank you very much for that. 🙂
bereavedandbeingasingleparent
December 19, 2019Don’t start me on that pesky cellotape. It’s the work of the devil.
admin
December 19, 2019Lol, I can agree with you on that, thank you for commenting. 🙂
Invisibly Me
December 20, 2019It helps build the tension on Christmas day when the recipient thinks they’re getting some exotically-shaped gift only to find a book. But more than that, they get the heightened anticipation of unwrapping oodles of tape for a good 10 minutes. x
admin
December 20, 2019Lol, I love your description, Caz. I hide my wrapped presents behind all the smartly wrapped ones too. ????
mesabele
December 24, 2019Cuenta con el ojo del espectador. ¿Has intentado con pay de queso?
mesabele
December 24, 2019«Cierra los ojos», siempre funciona…
ladyp25
January 1, 2020What a wrap????????????????????????????
anyway, it’s the thought that counts.????
admin
January 1, 2020Thank you
Kally
January 1, 2020I hope this year will be
One that you look forward to with glee.
One that will see your dreams come true
And one that will bring enjoyment to you.
Happy 2020!
admin
January 1, 2020Thank you, Kalyan’s and a happy new year to you.
MyQuirkyFriend
January 4, 2020Lol! Gift bags. With tissue paper. No wrapping. No corners. And no tape. But, I do like the surprise of an exotically wrapped gift. I love how you own it!
As for me, I am one that’s OCD enough that my wrapping is awesome. Hubs doesn’t even try. On the bright side, both of my son’s can wrap a gift better than their other halves. Score! Lol
admin
January 4, 2020Thank you, I like the sound of the gift bag, great idea. Your sons are special.
JessicaMarieBaumgartner
January 6, 2020Bad wrapping jobs are my favorite gift to get haha They’re so cute.
admin
January 6, 2020Well, I’m glad someone likes to get badly wrapped presents, Jessica. Thank you. 🙂
tref
January 12, 2020My father hates wrapping presents. So last year he put my present behind the half door under the staircase, and then hung wrapping over the door. He had me wrap all his other presents.
admin
January 12, 2020He sounds like a wise man, tref. Thank you ????
denise421win
August 3, 2021unwrapping is a great thing to do
Trev
August 3, 2021I agree Denise, it is, thank you ????