We've all been there. Trying to disguise that golf club/stuffed animal/non-rectangular thingamajig. Not an easy feat, we know.


That's when it's time to think outside the box -- literally -- and, in some cases, adding an extra layer to help level out the wrapping field. Take a look at the video above to see what we mean and to learn how to wrap all your odd-shaped gifts like a pro.


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  • <a href="http://cottonandflax.wordpress.com/2012/08/27/diy-hand-stamped-gift-wrap/">Cotton and Flax</a> teaches us how to decorate our standard wrapping paper using the art of hand stamping. You can create your own stamp with a printmaking block or save some cash and use an eraser. Find Cotton and Flax: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cottonandflax">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/erin_dollar">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/edollar/">Pinterest</a>.




  • Neon's never been so easy. <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2011/12/diy-project-neon-tag-giftwrap-and-decor.html">Design Sponge</a> has an easy tutorial for brightly colored gift wrap designs using neon price tag stickers. Now that's thinking outside the box! Find Design Sponge: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/designsponge">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/designsponge">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/designsponge/">Pinterest</a>




  • Gold and silver are the quintessential holiday colors, so you've got to have some metallic in your gift wrap. <a href="http://odessamay.blogspot.com/2011/12/handmade-holiday-simple-metallic.html">Odessa May Society's</a> simple metallic wrapping is truly is simple to do, and adds a little sparkle to all gifts. Find Odessa May Society: <a href="https://twitter.com/odessamayblog">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/jennieprince/">Pinterest</a>




  • Washi tape is very popular right now and it's the easiest way to jazz up your gift quickly. <a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2011/10/diy-washi-tape-wrapping-paper.html#">Poppytalk</a> has a wonderful tutorial on washi tape wrapping. Follow these instructions and your gift won't look like just tape on paper. Find Poppytalk: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoppytalkHandmade">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/poppytalk">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/poppytalk/">Pinterest</a>.




  • It seems complicated but this yarn pom pom will just take you a few minutes to make. <a href="http://sugarandcloth.com/2012/11/diy-pom-pom-gift-wrap-ideas/">Sugar and Cloth</a> teaches us how to make the pom poms with just cardboard, scissors, and yes, yarn. Find Sugar and Cloth: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SugarAndCloth">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/SugarAndCloth">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/SugarAndCloth/">Pinterest</a>.




  • Have you ever thought of sewing your own gift wrap... from pages from an old book? It's simpler than you may think. Head over to <a href="http://itsahouse.blogspot.com/2011/12/sy-ditt-eget-presentpapper.html">It's a House</a> for details. Find It's a House: <a href="http://Facebook.com/itsahouse">Facebook</a> and <a href="http:// pinterest.com/itsahouse">Pinterest</a>.




  • If you're an anti-bow person, the woven paper topper may be the right gift wrap idea for you. It's a unique gift topper... and a quick fix to any bad wrapping job! Head over to <a href="http://www.minieco.co.uk/woven-paper-gift-topper/">Mini Eco</a> for details. Find Mini Eco: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/minieco">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/minieco/">Pinterest</a>.




  • If you really want to cause a stir with your gift you can create mini Christmas tree toppers. <a href="http://fellowfellow.com/diy-christmas-tree-gift-toppers/">Fellow Fellow</a> explains how to do this in really easy, bite size steps. Find Fellow Fellow: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/FellowFellow/127754977295448">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Fellow_Fellow">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://pinterest.com/claire/">Pinterest</a>.




  • No craft skills whatsoever? <a href="http://blog.heylook.fi/2012/10/freebies-anchor-gift-tags-wrapping-paper.html">Hey Look</a> is your gift wrap savior. Pop over to Hey Look for free downloads for ancor patterned gift wraps and gift tags. Print, cut, wrap. Find Hey Look: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/heylook.fi">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/heylook_fi">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/heylook/">Pinterest</a>.