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  The time has come: Halloween is behind us, and the jingle of festive bells can be heard tinkling just over the horizon. It is official: the most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching, and bringing with it a plethora of presents that need to be wrapped.   Whether wrapping presents is your favourite part of the season, or a tedious chore to be endured rather than enjoyed, we have put together some top tips to help you pack the perfect package and achieve that ideal Yuletide aesthetic with every gift.   Use a gift box   If you are trying to send a gift that is an awkward shape or has sharp edges, why not try using a gift box to make things easier? Simply place the item in the box, and pack it with some of our own shredded Xmas craft tissue for security and a little extra surprise. Then, wrap the box in colourful paper – a great way to give a beautiful-looking gift with minimal stress!   Incorporate bows and ribbons    Cut...

  Yes, we know what some of you are likely thinking: isn’t it still slightly early for us to be providing homemade festive-season hamper advice? That may seem the case, but with the cost-of-living crisis having reportedly led many Britons to spread out their Christmas spending over a longer period than they might have once done, we don’t think it’s too early at all.    In any case, it can be good to prepare as early as possible for certain things – especially if you are interested in assembling your own Christmas hampers, and therefore need to gather a lot of essential materials together. You won’t want to risk finding yourself short of certain crucial items at the last minute.    Below, we have outlined some of the steps that the Shredded-Paper.co.uk team would advise you to take now , in order to ensure your homemade hampers make the right impression on 25th December.    Decide on themes for your Christmas hampers    We’ve...