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!

A snow-dusted Christmas tree adorned with pink, silver, and white ornaments. Below are beautifully and uniquely wrapped gifts with pink ribbons, set on a soft white rug. A round decorative box holds extra ornaments, enhancing the festive holiday scene.

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.

A beautifully wrapped gift in vintage wrapping with a red circle tag sitting in front of a Christmas tree.

Learn more about their technique here.

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.

A beautifully wrapped gift in red plaid paper with a sprig of greenery tucked into the fold, offering a unique gift wrapping idea for a festive look.

Find all of Yami’s gift wrapping ideas here.

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.

Three packages wrapped in brown paper and burlap with felt flowers on top of a beautifully wrapped gift.

Get a closer look on how they create these flowers here.

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.

A bunch of Christmas gifts decorated in vintage dollies wrapped for Christmas.

See more of Marianne’s beautiful gift wrapping ideas here.

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.

A gift wrapping station with all the materials ready to gift wrap presents.

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.

A painted flower pot filled with bagged baked goods and holiday tags, showcasing beautifully unique gift wrapping ideas perfect for handmade treats.

Find more of Ann’s ideas here.

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.

Three wrapped presents in brown construction paper with cute tree and star embelishments sitting on a dresser in front of a mirror.

Find all of their other gift wrapping ideas here.

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.

A vibrant green, orange, and white gift wrap with a shiny green bow and bells, presenting a beautifully unique gift wrapping idea with a holiday sweater theme.

Check out more of Diane’s gift wrapping ideas here.

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!

A white package gift wrapped with a hand-drawn reindeer on top of polka dot brown paper in front of other gifts

Nicolle has more fun ideas here.

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.

Three gift bags with red and white striped bags in front of a wood box

Check out all of Patti’s decoration ideas here.

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!

Five gift wrapped boxes with cute photos as tags.

See these gift wrapping ideas up close here.

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.

A set of woodland pictures decoupaged on top of brown wrapping paper.

See all of Rachel’s tag ideas here.

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.

Christmas tree decorated in rainbow colored ornaments with presents underneath.

See more ideas from Amber here.

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!

A gift wrapped in kraft paper with a blush lace ribbon and frosted branch, exemplifying beautifully unique gift wrapping ideas with a soft, elegant touch.

See how Michelle made these gorgeous wrapped gifts here.

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.

A set of candy canes, bells, and wreathes on a marble floor in front of a Christmas tree.

Check out more of Ann’s ideas here.

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.

A green plaid wrapped package with DIY clay tags that say Merry Christmas and With Love.

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!

Wrapped Christmas Gifts Under the Tree

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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