Creative gift wrapping has become almost a craft of sorts. Gone are the days when the only way to wrap your gifts is with department store paper and pre-packaged sticky bows. Not to say that you can’t use those things, but Christmas gift-wrapping ideas are significantly more elevated than ever!
My Favorite Gift Wrapping Ideas
Some say that presentation is everything. If you want to elevate your gift-giving presentation, we have some great ideas here! Any of these ideas will make Christmas morning so pretty that they may not want to open their gifts! Also, I have made a list for you of the basic things you will need for many (if not all) of the items on this list!
Things you Need!
- Hot Glue Gun
- Double-sided tape
- Clear tape
- Gift wrap of choice
- Glue Stick(s)
- Sharp, quality scissors
- Various ribbons and gift toppers
- Gift tags
- Tissue paper
- Gift boxes
1. Kraft Paper Wrapping Paper
Using kraft or butcher paper has become necessary in the gift-wrapping ideas movement. Any kind of brown paper will do! The best thing about this color of paper and the look of this paper is that it is a blank canvas to decorate up or leave alone. Also, this gift wrapping looks great under any kind of Christmas tree decor and can be used outside the holiday season.
2. White Gift Wrap Paper and Twine
The color white is incredibly versatile, as is the brown kraft paper. I loved this white kraft paper idea since it takes very little to decorate the package. Obviously, this picture shows that this lady used basic baker’s twine, brown cardstock gift tags, and plant clipping. Add some pine branches or holly to make this ring more of a Christmas gift wrapping.
3. Polka Dot Print Wrapping
If you’re looking for wrapping paper that is fun, then you cannot go wrong with polka dots. The polka dot trend comes in very playful looks (such as the image here), or they can also be very sophisticated depending on the color, sheen, and extras used. Christmas gifts will pop with this kind of gift wrapping!
4. Use Boxwood Clippings of Wreath
Craftberry Bush has some excellent ideas for crafts and gift-wrapping ideas. I love the simplicity of this simple brown craft paper gift layered with different textile elements and topped with a simple boxwood wreath. You can achieve this same look with simple brown paper, burlap ribbon, baker’s twine, boxwood clippings (or a small wreath), and a hot glue gun.
5. Diversify your Ribbon Usage
Various types of ribbons make all the difference in these various Christmas gift-wrapping ideas. No matter the wrapping paper you use, adding ribbons always makes the gift appear as though you spent as much time and energy wrapping it as you did picking it out.
6. Think Outside the Box (or gift box!)
I love how creative this particular person was with their gift wrapping. Using that same basis of simple brown paper and a paper doily wrapped with twine and a spruce leaf. Wrapping ideas do not have to be complicated or require a ton of material to look beautiful and elegant.
7. Use Matte Paper and Different Textiles
Did you know that black is in for Christmas gift wrapping? I didn’t, but I cannot help but love these wrapping ideas for the holiday season. Wrap your gift boxes in dark matte wrapping paper adorned with various textures and light colors. Also, I love that they paired a dark gift with a white ribbon and a touch of organic substance with the flower snipping.
8. Using Fabric as Wrapping Paper
Who would’ve thought that a simple piece of linen or a fabric napkin would make such a beautiful gift wrapping? So, if you’re out of butcher paper and don’t have a gift bag or tissue paper, look around your home and see if you have any fabric you can use for your gift-wrapping needs.
9. Using Plaid and Twine
Get that natural, Christmas-ey feeling with rustic plaid gift wrapping with some twine or burlap ribbon. I love this idea found on Pinterest because they paired these plaid-wrapped gifts with brown paper ones under the Christmas tree. This type of Christmas gift wrapping is a quick and beautiful way to show style, all the way down to the bow tied.
10. DIY Paint Splatter Wrapping Paper
Similar to some other Christmas wrapping ideas on this list, this image utilizes that same brown paper but does a little something creative with it! Simply cut out your pieces of paper, splatter your desired paint colors, let dry, and use as gift wrapping as usual. I think this would be even more beautiful if you were to splatter with some metallic colored paint and use bright-colored, coordinated ribbons that are thicker and with texture.
11. Simple Cardboard Boxes and Ribbon
Sometimes, no wrapping paper is the best Christmas gift-wrapping idea. Here, this creator used the simple brown box and adorned it with those red ribbons, pinecones, and fir tree clippings. All you would need here would be the hot glue gun, the ribbon of choice, and the leaves of choice. While fir branches are very pretty and correlate with the season, many styles have begun to use eucalyptus as the green component.
12. Elevate your Giftbag Game
For those who consider themselves not of the best caliber of folders and wrappers, here is a Christmas gift-wrapping idea you will love! Local superstores have begun selling these beautiful fabric gift bags that not only can be used many times but also could be used for home decor. Plus, they are completely eco-friendly and don’t tear, bend, or break! Adorn with a beautiful ribbon and some Christmas greenery.
13. Construction Paper Creations
Last but not least is the most creative Christmas gift-wrapping ideas! Using construction paper can create a super cool and cute gift wrapping and opening experience. I love the creativity in this picture in creating various Grinch creatures out of the Christmas gift boxes. With a little creativity, a glue stick, and some construction paper, you can make some awesomely memorable wrapped gifts.
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