{"id":6052,"date":"2016-11-28T06:00:35","date_gmt":"2016-11-28T11:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/?p=6052"},"modified":"2023-02-10T14:03:44","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T19:03:44","slug":"christmas-wrapping-party-ideas-get-organized-getting-in-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2016\/11\/28\/christmas-wrapping-party-ideas-get-organized-getting-in-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Wrapping Party Ideas to Get Organized While Getting in the Spirit"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The key to organization is the right festive supplies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gifts are my favorite Christmas decoration. Each present is its own story\u2014mysterious and offering the promise of joy\u2014and <\/span>the wrapping paper is the prologue<\/span><\/a>. Watching as they are opened, and the heartfelt gifts inside discovered, is the beautiful conclusion. Each box or bag is filled with potential, symbols of upcoming happiness that embody the giddy anticipation of the holiday season. So, yeah, I love <\/span>wrapped <\/span><\/i>gifts. But actually <\/span>wrapping<\/span><\/i> them, that\u2019s a whole other story. <\/span><\/p>\n

Wrapping a Christmas\u2019 worth of gifts can be time-consuming and stressful. Really, it used to be the worst part of the season for me. I enjoy wrapping each individual one, but all of them together? Too much. So, last year I decided that I\u2019d really buckle down and find a way to make it fun. I\u2019d be organized to save time, have a plan to reduce stress, and make it an all-out event so that rather than be opposed to the Christmas spirit, wrapping helped to create the spirit inside of me. <\/span><\/p>\n

I quickly realized a blend of organization techniques and seasonal fun would be required to reduce my stress. I also tried to keep in mind that what I was doing would end in joy, and sincere appreciation. By organizing my wrapping workstation, and inviting in the festive feelings, wrapping was no longer a chore\u2014for me, it\u2019s become a warm and vital part of my Christmas traditions. <\/span><\/p>\n

Start with Organization to Find the Fun<\/b><\/h4>\n

Creating a designated space was the very first thing I did last year. I went into my basement and set up a table specifically for wrapping\u2014a folding table and chair are essential. If you have a <\/span>craft table in a spare room<\/span><\/a>, or a room specifically for crafts, you\u2019re ahead of the game. But if not, don\u2019t think that you can get away with sitting on the floor. You\u2019ll be very uncomfortable and sore after a few hours.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Glow-in-the-dark bags help your kids find their gifts when they wake up before dawn | Image courtesy Amazon seller Christmas Delights<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Next, make sure you have a comprehensive checklist. You aren\u2019t going to want to go out and get more supplies halfway through your gifts. Here\u2019s my basic checklist:<\/span><\/p>\n