Easy Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas
Natural colors [1]
Burlap and feathers are unconventional trimmings on beautiful packages. TIp: Wrap gifts early and use them as holiday decor!
Decorate a present [4]
Use smaller ornaments as pretty add-ons for gift wrap. Evergreen sprays and faux berries are a special touch.
Vintage-feel wrap [7]
Vintage-look papers, brown ribbon, buttons and lace make great handcrafted packages.
Sweet idea [10]
Folded cupcake liners, plain paper and twine go together for a simple but striking wrap, especially for kitchen-related gifts. Use a mini liner for the top.
Print package [13]
Wrap packages with plain kraft paper and decorate with velvet ribbon, gold twine and tissue paper printed with old-fashioned typewriter type.
Lacy look [16]
Use adhesive spray to add lacy paper doilies to gifts; tie with yarn.
Fabric wrap [19]
For small gifts or holiday party favors, wrap boxes in fabric, then decorate with a thin velvet ribbon threaded through a pearly buckle or button. A sprig of flocked greenery tops each box.
Poinsettia topper [22]
A single flower can make gift wrap special. To make the flower last a few days, slip it in a water-filled vial, available at crafts stores and florist’s shops. Wrap the vial in ribbon to conceal it before tying it to the package.
Recycled wrap [25]
Use newspapers to wrap packages, then mix black, white and red ribbons for stylish bows.
Paper strings [28]
String tiny paper cutouts of Christmas trees and stars on metallic thread to give Christmas packages a special tie-up.
Fuzzy accents [31]
Wool balls and different styles of yarn give charm even to packages wrapped in plain white paper.
Winter scene [34]
Create a winter wonderland on top of a wrapped package. Use a few dots of hot glue to attach mini packages and bottlebrush trees. Glue metallic beads to the trees for extra sparkle.
With bells on [37]
Jingle bells glued and tied on these packages add a finishing touch to pretty papers and ribbons. Let your creations decorate the mantel until Christmas morning!
Wallpaper wrap [40]
Looking for something a little different, or have leftover papers in the house? Think outside the box for wrapping paper. Wallpaper, art paper, even shelving liner can all become pretty Christmas wrap.
Kid-inspired wrapping [43]
Any kid at heart will tell you that the wrapping often is just as much fun as the gift. Get children involved in holiday gift-giving by offering them plain wrapping paper to decorate. Their drawings, cutouts, stamps, glued-on pom-poms and scrawled letters promise personal touches no wrapping-paper company can match.
Blue and orange [46]
Ribbons and papers in turquoise and orange cover a pretty collection of packages. Splurge on double-face satin or velvet ribbon for the most elegant look.
Sprig of greens [49]
Tuck a greenery twig under a ribbon for a fresh look just before you give a package (or use artificial greens for long-lasting appeal). Wire small ornaments to the sprouts to look like a miniature Christmas tree.
Recycled tags [52]
Dress up a package with tags recycled from pretty holiday cards. Use a tag punch to create the shape, then trim with chenille stem or other embellishments. Punch a hole near the top, and if you like, finish with a metal eyelet.
Natural style [55]
Greenery, pinecones and polka-dot ribbon wrap up these gifts with natural style.
Woven ribbons [58]
Use different styles of coordinating ribbon to create a lovely woven effect. Tape on three vertical ribbons, then weave through two horizontal ribbons and tape on the back. Instead of a tag, use a scrapbook letter to signify the gift recipient's first name.
Silver and blue [61]
This color combo lends an elegant touch to any gift. Sprigs of greenery and jingle bells enhace the look.
Jeweled boxes [64]
Vintage jewel-encrusted brooches and belt buckles slipped over ribbons sparkle on these gifts.
Spice stamp gift wrap [67]
Handmade paper purchased at an art store and sheer tulle tied as ribbon give gifts a texture that's hard to resist. Add a personal gift tag and unique spice stamp. To make the stamp, sand one side of a star anise, dip it in glittery ink and press it on the tag.
Flower power [70]
A flower appliqué adds an elegant touch to this silver-and-blue package.
Wrap with maps [73]
Old or unused maps make creative wrapping paper—especially for a travel-related gift!
More holiday decorating ideas [76]
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