5 Gift Wrapping Hacks for Christmas

Gift wrapping is a tedious process. If you've waited until the last minute to wrap your Christmas presents, or if you just hate the gift wrapping process altogether, even the most simple hacks can be helpful. So, if you're in a pinch, or if you're looking to save time and money -- OR if you're just looking for a fun DIY project -- we've got a few easy gift wrapping hacks for this holiday season.

1. Place presents on paper diagonally and wrap gifts like a machine.
As you can see in this YouTube video, gift wrapping doesn't need to take all day. This revolutionary method of wrapping Christmas presents can cut down the time it takes to get all of your gifts ready to go for the holidays. By placing your gift on the wrapping paper diagonally, you make the folding easier because you don't have to worry as much about the sides. Try out this gift wrapping hack for yourself!

2. Use a potato chip bag to wrap Christmas presents.
Running low on wrapping paper? Here's a shiny alternative: Empty out a potato chip bag, turn it inside out and clean it off. Now, you have a sleek new supply of wrapping paper. Combine it with ribbons or bows for extra decoration. The best part about this DIY gift wrapping hack is that it's eco-friendly.

3. Use toilet paper rolls to keep wrapping paper from unfurling.
Don't you hate it when your wrapping paper unravels and gets all wrinkled? A simple solution to this recurring problem is placing empty toilet paper rolls over the wrapping paper rolls to keep them from unfurling. If you want to make it look at least a little festive, you can even cover the toilet paper roll with aluminum foil. This DIY hack is a great way to use something you'll always have around the house to your advantage.

4. Wrap oddly shaped gifts like candy.
Presents that have weird shapes are always the most difficult to wrap. Eliminate this issue by wrapping them in a different way. Forget about the gift wrapping paper and use tissue paper instead! Place your Christmas present on top of the paper, and then pull the sides over it and tie them up with a ribbon or string. Voila, you've just wrapped your gift like a piece of candy.

5. Use double-sided tape for more efficient gift wrapping.
Not only will double-sided tape make your Christmas presents look nicer -- this gift wrapping hack will make the wrapping process more efficient as well. It reduces the amount of tape you'll use, in turn saving you money. Also, the hack keeps the tape inside the wrapping job, so nobody will see it. You'll have the most appealing gifts come Christmas Day.