16+ Beautiful and Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas
Learn beautiful and unique gift wrapping ideas in this helpful post! You’ll have tons of gorgeous ways to wrap Christmas presents for your loved ones this holiday season!
I love beautifully wrapped gifts during the holidays because they can become part of the decor and bring an even more Christmas-y feel to the space!
But with endless possibilities, it can be overwhelming to figure out just how to get the look we want. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite beautiful and unique gift wrapping ideas below so you can wrap the perfect presents for your loved ones this year!
Stunning Gift Wrap Ideas to Try This Holiday Season
1. Repurpose vintage fabric for gift wrapping.
Jane and Sonja from The Boon Docks Blog share a gift wrapping idea that is both beautiful and environmentally friendly– use fabric!
Rather than using tons of paper that will just be thrown away, Jane and Sonja upcycle fabric scraps that can then be used over and over again. Their presents always stand out and look unique under the tree.
2. Use the double envelope fold.
Yami from The Latina Next Door shows us how to get a cute pocketed look on our gifts with the double envelope fold!
The fold is impressive as is, but there are so many different sprigs and accessories that you could tuck into the “pocket” for an extra little embellishment as well.
3. Make gift giving extra special with beautiful felt flowers.
Sonja and Jane from Sustain My Craft Habit teach us how to make these fun felt flowers that are the perfect topper for any gift!
Since the flowers can be made in any color scheme, they can easily match your holiday decor or be used on presents for birthdays and other special occasions throughout the year.
4. Add vintage doilies to plain packaging for an upscale look.
Marianne from Songbird Blog shows us how to get a beautiful vintage look to our gifts with doilies and lace!
Starting with a base of white or brown kraft paper, Marianne uses both fabric and paper doilies paired with ribbon, twine, and even vintage brooches to create a gorgeous spread of gifts under her tree.
5. Create the perfect gift wrapping station
Christin from My Homier Home shows us how to keep our gift wrap supplies organized with her cute gift wrapping station!
When we keep a bunch of supplies on hand and they’re easy to find, wrapping gifts in a unique and creative way will be a breeze.
Get the close up of this awesome gift wrapping station here.
6. Present your homemade baked goods with terra cotta pots from the craft store.
Ann from On Sutton Place gets an A+ for presentation for this stunning idea for gifting baked goods!
Not only are terra cotta pots a fun vessel for delivering your gift (with endless decorating possibilities), but they are also incredibly practical and can be reused by the recipient to hold a pretty plant or display of flowers.
7. Add a touch of rustic charm with brown kraft paper, allowing you to personalize your gifts.
Michelle and Steph from Sunny Side Design show us how brown kraft paper can make the perfect backdrop for any number of creative wrapping designs!
This neutral base ties all of their gifts together and makes them look cohesive while still allowing for a ton of creativity and uniqueness with each present.
8. Put a unique spin on a common confetti style bow.
By snipping the top loops and adding jingle bells in the center, Diane from In My Own Style shows us how to elevate an inexpensive bow to make it unique and beautiful.
9. Make a cute reindeer on the top of white wrapping paper.
Similar to brown kraft paper, white kraft paper also makes the perfect base for fun gift embellishments!
Nicolle from Our Tiny Nest shared this cute idea from @honestly.lynn— use markers and a simple pom pom to create a sweet deer on the front of your gift!
10. Use fabric bags with different decorations to hold treats.
Patti from Hearth and Vine put together some adorable holiday treat bags with ticking stripe fabric bags + various ribbon, twine, and embellishments.
By using the same base and switching up the ties, everyone gets a uniquely wrapped gift, but all the presents still coordinate beautifully with one another.
11. Use cute photos on your Christmas wrapping.
How fun is this ideas from Carrie at Lovely Etc.?! Use photos of your gift recipients as children to note which present belongs to whom.
Bonus points if you can find a holiday photo of your loved one to use on the gift!
12. Create DIY Christmas tags to add a personal touch to Christmas gifts.
Rachel from Tea and Forget Me Nots used vintage-style decor transfers to take her gift wrapping to the next level.
With simple kraft paper as her base, she added the various woodland transfers for a unique and cohesive look.
13. Use ribbon, yarn, and craft paint to customize your presents.
Amber from Amber Oliver matched her gifts to her colorful rainbow tree by using a variety of different embellishments!
From pom-poms to paint to ribbon and twine, she shows us a bunch of different ways to spruce up a plain kraft paper base.
14. Use rose gold to make your holiday gifts glitter and sparkle.
Michelle from Our Crafty Mom used a combination of ribbon and sparkling stems to embellish her beautiful gifts.
Though she used a pink and rose gold color scheme, this same combination of ribbon + sparkle could work for just about any color palette you decide to use for your holiday decor this year!
15. Use traditional holiday decor items as gift embellishments.
Ann from On Sutton Place gathered several items you typically see in Christmas decor– candy canes, greenery, cinnamon sticks, jingle bells, and orange slices– and used them to decorate her presents as well!
Using these items both in your decor and in your gift wrapping is a great way to create a cohesive holiday look.
16. Personalize your gifts with easy DIY clay gift tags.
If you’re looking for a pretty and practical holiday craft, Rachel from Tea and Forget Me Nots has you covered!
Her beautiful stamped gift tags give a touch of personalization to every present and make her gifts stand out.
See how Rachel made these awesome gift tags here.
17. Use gift wrap to organize presents by recipient.
To make it easier to to hand out gifts on Christmas morning, I typically use a different style of wrapping paper for each member of my family.
I use coordinating papers so they look good together under the tree. And when it’s time to pass out gifts, I can just say, “Connor gets the snowflake gifts. Caleb’s gifts are buffalo check. And Donnie’s gifts are in the paper with red birds.” Easy peasy!
Beautiful and Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas: Final Thoughts
Wrapping gifts doesn’t have to be tedious and boring! I find that when I get creative with my wrapping strategy, not only is it more fun for me to wrap presents, but I also love to hear the “oohs” and “ahhs” from my recipients when they see their pretty gifts.
I hope this post has given you some helpful ideas for wrapping your own presents this holiday season!
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