Creative gift-wrapping ideas to try this Christmas

Want to take your Christmas gift-giving to the next level this holiday season? You don’t have to be an arts-and-crafts professional to create your own beautiful and original gift wrapping. Here are a few helpful tips and gift-wrapping ideas that’ll impress your friends and family and make your presents stand out under the tree.

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When it comes to brown paper Christmas wrapping ideas, there are many ways to utilize this understated and stylish paper. A roll of simple brown kraft paper acts as the perfect blank canvas, allowing you to customize each gift with your own creative accents. Dress up natural brown paper Christmas wrapping with contrasting ribbons, bows, stamps, and paint to produce gorgeous, tastefully wrapped presents.

When wrapping presents this Christmas, consider adding natural botanicals and greenery to give your gift boxes a seasonal touch. Tie packages with simple twine instead of shiny ribbon for a natural effect, then add decorative sprigs of holly, evergreen branches, or even aromatic cinnamon sticks.

Stand out from the crowd by sticking to a signature monochromatic colour scheme when wrapping your Christmas gifts. Use black-and-white paper, ribbons, and tags for an elegant and sophisticated look, or make a bold statement by wrapping gifts in bright pink or vibrant yellow hues.

Skip the store-bought paper and invite your little ones to help create your own homemade gift wrap. Use paints, stickers, glitter, and colourful markers to transform plain white or brown kraft paper into personal pieces of artwork. Letting your kids take part in the gift-wrapping experience will make them feel included in the holiday fun, and your friends and family are sure to cherish their gifts packaged in one-of-a-kind keepsake wrapping.

Monetary gifts are great presents to receive on Christmas morning, but these low-profile gifts can be hard to wrap. Create a fun unwrapping experience when giving gift cards or money to make your gift feel more personal. One of the most creative ways to give gift cards or money is to conceal items in an unexpected package. Slip a card or cash into a take-out container, a box of crayons, or a mason jar stuffed with candy and watch with excitement as the recipient uncovers their hidden treasure.

Don’t underestimate the importance of presentation. Here are a few helpful tips on how to wrap a gift the right way:

• To create clean lines, always use sharp, high-quality scissors to prevent snagging.
• Double-sided tape is key in order to secure the paper seams.
• Transferring irregular or odd-shaped presents into a box will make them easier to wrap.
• If you plan to use store-bought paper, choose a thick paper in a matte finish. Thin glossy Christmas gift wrap will tear easily and show imperfections.

If you struggle with scissors and sticky tape, make your life easier by wrapping gifts in colourful tissue paper before tucking them inside a decorative gift bag. Paper, fabric, and burlap Christmas gift bags come in a variety of sizes, decorative designs and materials are an environmentally friendly option that can be reused year after year.