5 Tips , for Wrapping Christmas Presents. If you’re tired of giving people lumpy, less-than-perfectly-wrapped presents. these tips will help you step up your wrapping game. 1, Choose busier patterns. Mixed patterns hide a lot of messy wrapping work if you don’t have the time or patience to make it look seamless, Lauren Decker, owner of The Curated NY. 2. , Get professional cutting tools or at least sharp scissors. Having the proper tools will make cutting straight lines a breeze. 3. , Use double-sided tape. Invisible seams are possible by taping the side of the paper to the very edge of the present, then wrapping around [the gift]. Use double-stick tape to keep it in place, Lauren Decker, owner of The Curated NY. 4. , Add toppers to your gifts. Not only does it spruce up the gift and makes it seem more professional, but it also detracts from any wrapping mishaps. 5, Use lots of tissue paper. Tissue paper adds a professional touch and makes the process of unwrapping longer, which is half the fun!