Here's the WIRED guide to wrapping most rectangular boxes. If your present isn't a rectangular box, find one to put it in (it'll make your life a lot easier). Or if your gift is small, find a ...

"Extra-large gifts can be wrapped in a tablecloth and tied with ribbon ... "Grab a coordinating piece of paper and wrap it around the box in the same way you would a ribbon. Make sure it's wide ...

you may be wondering how to wrap that giant box. "Cover oversize gifts, like a big-screen TV, with a bedsheet or tablecloth," ...

Alternately, you can wrap the paper around the box, mark the spot where the paper ... Use a fresh sheet or tablecloth for larger items like a small bike. Simply wrap the gift like you would ...