How to Gift Wrap a DVD

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut the wrapping paper so it is about an inch longer than the DVD box and wraps around the box with a little overlap.

   If it is a multi-disc set, the box may be thicker, so allow for extra paper at the top and the bottom.
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   Step 2: Center the DVD box on the "wrong" (unprinted) side of the paper.

   Use a small piece of tape to stick the right side of the paper to the box.
   
   Fold the left side of the paper over the box so it meets the other side in the middle, and secure it with tape. , Then, fold the top flap down, so it is flat against the box bottom, and fold the bottom flap up, so it covers the other flap.
   
   Secure with tape. , Repeat Step 3, pushing the small right and left sides of the paper flat against the box to create two angled flaps sticking off the bottom of the box.
   
   Fold the top flap down, so it is flat against the box bottom, and fold the bottom flap up, so it covers the other flap.
   
   Secure with tape. ,, Some bows and gift cards have their own adhesive, while others will need to be stuck to the box with tape. ,
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   Step 3: Working at the bottom end of the box

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   Step 4: push the small right and left sides of the paper flat against the box to create two angled flaps sticking off the bottom of the box.

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   Step 5: Turn the box so the top end faces you now.

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   Step 6: Flip the gift over so the folded edges are facing downwards.

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   Step 7: Decorate the package with a bow

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   Step 8: ribbon or gift card as desired.

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   Step 9: Finished.

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