expert gift wrap ideas

How to give your presents a professional flourish

gift-wrapping and creative paper artist Neelam works with many of the leading brands and regularly demonstrates her skills on tv channels across the UK.

She was on hand during our Style at Home Christmas tree photo shoot to give each of our stylists plenty of expert wrapping ideas that are perfect for the festive season. to discover some more of neelam’s paper craft ideas for yourself, you can check out her website at giftwrappingcourses.co.uk and follow her on ins tag ram@ gift wrapping academy

Present toppers

Give your gifts some homespun charm with these creative Diy ideas that endow a special finishing touch to even the smallest present. Use plain brown parcel wrap to make your topper stand out even more.

wrap green yarn around a polystyrene hoop for an adorable Christmas wreath. polystrene wreath 120mm, £1.50; green yarn, £1 for 50g, both hobbycraft

attach a pretty vintage-style postcard to your giftwrap by using washi tape to make picture corners. winter Nature postcards, £3.50 for six, papermash

stick paper drinking straws onto a piece of card with double-sided tape then cut into a tree shape. Birch paper straws, £7.99 for 144, papermash