How to close a gift bag

Overview 

Wondering how to close a gift bag? You don’t have to spend a lot of time searching for the perfect way to close your gift bags. There’s a viral video on TikTok showing how to close a gift bag, and it’s so easy you’ll want to try it yourself. 

Common practice is to cover the contents of the bag with ornamental tissue paper, fold the gift bag’s flap over and secure it with tape or glue; nevertheless, it is possible to just close the bag by tying it tightly. Using this procedure will result in a clean and orderly closure over the top of the bag, which is ideal for carrying the bag and maintaining the element of surprise.

It was TikTok user @rominagafur who shared the viral life hack with the world. With over 2 million likes, 10,000 comments, and 200,000 shares, this video quickly became a viral hit.

Watch her explain and demonstrate the method in this video:

https://www.tiktok.com/@rominagafur/video/6937037215776181510

How to close a gift bag, the viral TikTok way

1. Pull the bag’s strings inside so that the inner ends of the strings get longer and the outer ends get tighter.
2. Pull the edges of the strings through the holes on the opposite side. As an illustration, the edge of the string in your left hand will pass through the hole and land in your right hand. While first challenging, you’ll soon be able to repeat on the opposite side.
3. Repeat steps one and two for the trims.
4. When you draw the strings together, the bag will close and the outside string will tighten.

Some users of TikTok were convinced that this is a brilliant solution to the gift bag problem:

☺︎︎☺︎︎☺︎︎: “wow I didn’t know that😳🥰🥰”

Andrea Hannemann: “My mind is blown!”

Aurelia the traveler: “Ooo that’s so useful🥰🥰”

However, some people didn’t find it helpful

Others, however, were not so easily persuaded that it was a good idea. 

Several individuals have expressed their disagreement with this approach in the TikTok video’s comment section. They believed that utilizing this strategy would result in a puzzling opening procedure that would be challenging and would reduce the anticipation that comes with opening a gift. In addition, this method is not going to work on a bag that has holes that are completely sealed, holes that are too small, or a string that does not have a pointed end that can be used for threading. It will not be possible to thread the knot through to the other end.

The following is a selection of the criticisms:

🌞here comes the sun🌞: “I’ll keep doing the traditional tissue paper way 😅”

Blair: “I did this and had major anxiety watching my mom try to open her gift for 5 min”

Symone Freeman: “But then I can’t reuse them because you gotta rip them open 🥴”

How to close a gift bag, the alternative way

If you have already attempted the TikTok method and found that it is not for you, a different option is to make use of lovely ribbons.

A simple knot or bow is a great option for closing your bag. You can also add a sticker or label with the recipient’s name and thank-you message for an extra personal touch.

Simply pulling on the ribbon will separate the gift’s handles, making it simple for the recipient to open. A striking and gorgeous gift bag can be achieved by selecting a lovely ribbon that goes with the bag. To make your presents even more special, you can make custom ribbons.

Conclusion

What are your thoughts on the TikTok method? Do you want to give it a shot? Do share! Closing a gift bag is not as hard as it seems. With these simple steps, you can make it a breeze to do and have fun in the process!