Cool recycled gift canister, wrapping, and fabulous bow

Step 2 Let's pretty-up that canister

First cover the canister sides.

1. Ensure your paper has one very straight edge

2. Test fit the paper around the cylinder, making sure to align the straightest edge with the upper lip of the canister.

3. If your canister has a discernable seam, line up the line up the side of your paper with that seam. This will result in the smoothest finish, minimizing bumps where the paper will overlap.

4. Using a small (one inch or so) piece of double-sided tape, adhere the upper corner of your paper to the upper lip and side seam of canister.

5. Roll remaining paper around the canister, keeping the top edge closely aligned with the lip of the canister. Some canisters have a rolled paper lip, other have an applied plastic lip. If you have one with the plastic edge, you can tuck the edge of the paper under the plastic lip for a finished appearance. Don't worry about the paper that extends past the bottom edge just yet. Leave it alone.

6. Identify where the paper overlaps the seam. Allow one quarter to one half inch of overlap and trim off the excess paper with scissors. Save these paper scraps for the bow creation!

7. Apply double-sided tape to the complete side seam edge of paper and one more small piece to the upper corner where it abuts the canister lip. Double-check that your paper is smoothly applied and tight against the upper edge. Adhere paper to canister.