At dollar stores or shopping after the holiday clearance sales, I try to get a couple of the decorated lightweight disposable tablecloths and store them in my box of gift-wrapping supplies.
Many times a gift or the box that the gift comes in is too large for the usual size bolt of wrapping paper, necessitating piecing several pieces taped together to cover your item. I get out my disposable table cloth, cut it to fit (I always have a lot more left over) and tape it. The lightweight flannel-backed cloths are also very flexible. Clear packing tape will securely hold the wrap for the heavier weight cloths.
By Tahloolabelle from Ventura, CA
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When you need to wrap a very large gift item , go to the local dollar store and purchase a vinyl/plastic tablecover.
For wrapping really big presents, buy paper or plastic holiday tablecloths at your local dollar store and wrap away!...
