Arranged basket Printed cellophane, shrink wrap, or wrapping paper (triple the amount of the size of the basket) Clear tape Scissors Twist tie, pipe cleaner, anything to cinch wrap together Bow Packing tape (optional).
Again, on all sides. That means it needs to be centered on the right and left and top and bottom.
When you’ve found these measurements, cut your cellophane (or shrink wrap, etc. ) to size. Again, if your basket is of titanic proportions, cut another sheet of similar size to cover the sides. Make sure all four sides are even. Line up the edges to be sure, and readjust as necessary.
Then, take the wrap touching the table (or surface) in the center and bring it up to the side of the basket. You’ll then have a right and left “flap” jutting out. Do this on either side of the basket. Alternatively, you can just pull down the sides. Pull it taut; there will be a slight overlap in the middle where the front and back meet, but that’s it. You can then tape them down on the bottom of the basket from there.
Take the pieces that you folded down last (likely the front flaps) and secure them with tape. Transparent, double-sided, or packing tape all work. You’ll probably want pieces that are around 2" (5 cm) long.
With the wrap in one hand, use your other to “fluff” the top. Spread out the edges so it juts out symmetrically on all sides until it looks like you’d like it to. [2] X Research source
Alternatively, you can use clear packing tape on the neck, but this isn’t removable.
If you’d like, you can now remove your twist tie, pipe cleaner, or whatever you used to cinch the wrap together. The bow has that job now and will keep everything in place.
Then fluff and adjust as necessary. Your basket is sealed and ready. If it’s shrink wrapped, it could even be ready for delivery via the post. Need to place a tag? Around the ribbon of the bow is your best bet. The neck of the wrap works well, too.
