We, at AD, love gift-giving season. That’s why knowing how to wrap a present is a skill we don’t take lightly. Packaging goes beyond selecting pretty wrapping paper. “It is the first impression, the ...

There are a lot of answers to the question “What is Christmas?” but our favorite is this: Christmas is a time of giving. That doesn’t just mean poring over gift ideas, of course—there’s also giving of ...

Picture this: Christmas morning arrives, and your excited child tears open a beautifully wrapped box, only to find… a piece of paper? That concert ticket or zoo membership might be worth hundreds of ...

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Make your gift to be the hottest commodity at the White Elephant gift exchange. These quick and creative wrapping hacks are perfect for making your gifts stand out — and a box isn’t required. That’s ...

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I used to love buying new wrapping paper each Christmas and creating a whole theme of colors and motifs for all the gifts I gave. While I totally still adore the whole faux bois or gnome-themed ...

The Japanese gift wrapping technique is a quick and efficient method that allows gifts to be wrapped in under 30 seconds. This method eliminates the need for precise measurements and allows excess ...