So now that you have bought a lot of gifts, time to start thinking about holiday gift wrapping ideas. Whether you have handmade or store bought items, these simple gift wrapping ideas will make your gift extra special.
Holiday Gift Wrapping
Since there are a lot of pretty holiday gift wrapping paper available, my post today is about some additional ideas to dress up your package. So every year, I start my holiday shopping the day after Christmas, December 26th. At the same time, I stock up on unique gift wrapping paper, ribbons, and ornaments. Of course I’m always on the look out for something different.
If you are buying paper and looking to dress up your package, some ideas to consider are:
- Create custom gift tags
- Make a statement bow
- Consider adding dried flowers
- Add an ornament
- Use fun ribbon
- Also add paint or chalk to your package
Holiday Gift Wrapping Alternatives
In the same fashion, you can use brown Kraft paper. By using brown paper, you have many options.
- Use novelty string
- Add a stencil
- Metallic paint
- Novelty ribbon
If you’re giving a food gift, use excess fabric from a napkin, curtain or scrap material. Also add a recipe or sheet music to a plain brown bag. Another option is to knit a scarf and wrap your gift. Not only will it be another gift for the recipient, but also it is a unique and cozy gift wrap option. Likewise, a scarf is a great gift packaging option. Again, grab your gift and bunch up the scarf and add a unique ribbon to secure and presto – you have a one of a kind gift wrapping alternative.
Some other alternative holiday gift wrapping ideas are:
- Newspaper – Add a festive ribbon
- Word search puzzle page – Add fun ribbon
- Comic section of your newspaper – Additionally this provides a good laugh
- Make felt roses
Conclusion
To summarize, finding the perfect gift takes time. In conclusion, everyone appreciates personalization. By creating your own holiday gift wrapping, your providing an extra special gift. Moreover, I add a fun hint to my gift card to get the recipient guessing.
