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How to make the ultimate wrapping station

By Bunnings Magazine /

Wrappped presents in front of wrapping station

Overview

Make gift-giving more cost-effective, organised and elegant with a custom-made gift-wrapping station. Corral your materials on this D.I.Y. rack – it doesn’t take up much space, plus removable strips mean that renters won’t have to worry about wall damage.

We’re also sharing a no-tape wrapping technique that will help reduce the impact gift-giving has on the environment.

Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, ear muffs, eye protection and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.

Steps

1Measure and mark dowel and smooth timber edges

Measure and mark the timber to make five 900mm lengths of dowel and two 900mm lengths of dressed pine. Cut using a bow saw or have your *timber cut in-store. Smooth over cut edges with 180-grit abrasive paper.

*Not available in all stores

Close up of a bow saw cutting through a wooden dowel

2Measure and mark pine and predrill

Measure and mark the centre of the dressed pine uprights at 150mm intervals. Predrill the marks using a 3mm bit to make five holes in each upright. Screw cup hooks into the holes.
Close up of a hand screwing a cup hook into a slat of dressed pine

3Use a spirit level to ensure uprights are straight

Decide on placement, then measure and mark the wall, using a spirit level to ensure the uprights are straight. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, apply picture hanging strips to the marked wall and uprights.
A wooden table against a brick wall, with black picture hanging strips attached to the other wall.

4Thread dowel

Press the uprights into position on the picture hanging strips, then thread dowel through the cup hooks to hang your rolls of wrapping paper and ribbon.
A pair of hands sliding wooden dowels onto hooks attached to a wall. Different coloured rolls of wallpaper are hanging on the dowels

5No-tape gift-wrap

This method doesn’t use sticky tape, which makes it easy to reuse and recycle paper. The secret is to get your origami on and keep your creases as crisp as possible.

6Cut paper

Roll out your paper, allowing enough to go around all four sides of the gift plus roughly 50mm. Cut neatly.
Wrapping paper rolled face-down on a wooden table with a box in the middle. A person is cutting the wrapping paper with scissors.

7Fold paper diagonally

Gently fold the paper over diagonally to form a square, then cut off the excess.
A pair of hands is cutting a folded sheet of wrapping paper with scissors on top of a wooden table.

8Fold the top edge and cover the corners of the box

Place your gift diagonally in the centre of the square and fold the top edge over, gently dragging until the paper covers all four corners of the box, then release.
A pair of hands folding a sheet of wrapping paper to wrap a box

9Fold the bottom corner and fold the left side

Fold the bottom corner up and over the box, then run your fingertip along the bottom left fold to create a crease. Lift the left corner by the crease and fold up and inward.
A pair of hands holding the corner of a sheet of wrapping paper over a box, while folding up the side of the wrapping paper

10Press the fold down and repeat on right side

Press the fold down so that it aligns neatly with the edge of the box, then repeat on the right-hand side.
Green Bunnings hammer
Tip: This forms an envelope-like opening to use later.
A pair of hands press down on the corner of a box partially wrapped with wrapping paper

11Form creases and fold edges to cover

Run your fingertip along both top folds to form creases. Working on both sides at once, fold the edges in and lift up and over the box.
One hand holds down the wrapping paper folded over a box, while the other hand straightens the remaining side of the wrapping paper

12Press down and align the edges

Press the paper down over the top of the box, making sure the creases are neatly aligned with the edges.
One hand stabilises a box wrapped in wrapping paper, while the other hand pulls a folded edge of wrapping paper over the side of the box.

13Tuck and fold

Tuck the remaining pointed flap into the opening created in Step #5, and fold neatly to secure it in place.

Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.

One hand stabilises a box wrapped in wrapping paper, while the other hand tucks a folded edge of wrapping paper into a slot in the box

14In the mood for more D.I.Y. projects?

Check out our simple steps to create an outdoor cinema.

 

 

Photo Credit: Cath Muscat

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Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.