10+ Step-by-Step Gift Wrapping Ideas for Any Occasion

Creative holiday gift wrap is a great way to add a personal touch and show you care. If you’ve ever wondered how to wrap a present in a creative, unique way, you’ve come to the right place! Here are 10+ fun and unique wrapping ideas to give you some inspiration and help you go the extra mile with your wrapping skills! Grab your tape dispenser and some sharp scissors, and follow along. 

We normally think about getting creative with our gift wrap around the holiday season! But the truth is that birthdays, a baby shower, or any time you want to say thank you, is the perfect time to try one of these creative ways to wrap a present.

Brown Paper & Pom Pom Gift Wrapping Ideas

“Brown paper packages tied up with string…” Do you know and love that song too? Check out these simple gift wrapping ideas using brown paper, hot glue, baker’s twine, and DIY pom-poms! You can also add various ribbons, yarn, faux greenery, and any other embellishments of your choice. Once you wrap one present this way and see how versatile and beautiful brown paper can be, you’re going to wrap the rest of your gifts with it, too! 

Furoshiki Gift Wrap Tutorial

I’ve got a great idea for a simple, reusable gift wrapping idea that will make your holiday gifts really stand out. Use a square piece of fabric that’s finished on all sides, such as a scarf, napkin, or beautiful towel from my Cozy Prairie Linens store.  Wrap the top and bottom of the fabric triangles around your gift. Then, pull up the other sides and tie them in the middle. You can embellish with a eucalyptus stem or any other natural element you choose. This is an elegant and simple wrapping technique that is sure to please!

Wrapping Paper Roll Pillow Box

Don’t throw your cardboard wrapping paper rolls away, especially right around the holiday season! They make great pillow boxes for small gifts like jewelry and stocking stuffers. And they are so simple to make! Shut themproperly with a piece of tape or two and embellish with scraps of wrapping paper and string for a finished, beautiful look. These pillow boxes are a simple solution to awkwardly-shaped small gifts. They have a much cleaner look than small gift bags or tiny pieces of wrapping paper, and they fit right in with your kraft paper-wrapped larger gifts.

Brown Paper Package with a Gorgeous Twist

I love using kraft paper or white butcher paper to wrap gifts because it’s easy to recycle as well as beautiful. And instead of wrapping your kraft paper gift the classic way, try this beautiful pleated method that looks gorgeous with some holiday greenery! This is much easier to show you than tell you, so be sure to watch the video for my step-by-step tutorial.

DIY Vintage Map Christmas Gift Wrap and Gift Bags

Vintage maps are beautiful pieces of art and make unique, sophisticated Christmas gift-wrapping. You can often find vintage maps and atlases at antique shops, garage sales, flea markets, and thrift stores. (You can also find reproduction vintage maps online to purchase, as old maps themselves sometimes seem better suited to framing for display!)

How to Wrap a Present with a Blanket Scarf

A very unique gift wrapping idea is to wrap a gift box with a blanket scarf. This way, you’re not only giving a beautiful gift, but you’re also giving a lovely scarf for the season! Martha Stewart herself would be proud of this one. If you have a large enough scarf it would even work well as last minute gift basket wrap!

Shabby Chic Christmas Present Wrapping Ideas 

To make this shabby chic gift wrap idea come to life, I dug up some of my favourite textiles that I thought were the right feel: white linen fabric, kraft paper, sparkly jingle bells, sparkly faux branches, glittery yarn, fabric roses, sheets of music, lace, and—of course—a good length of ribbon. I love the result! 

DIY Wrapping Paper Bag

Do you have some funny-shaped gifts that need to be wrapped? Or, are you planning to send your neighbours some cookies and need a cute way to package them? The truth is, not every present comes in a perfectly square box! This simple DIY gift bag is really easy to make, and you can use thick tissue paper or your favourite wrapping paper as a personal touch! To make a wrapping paper gift bag like this, straight-cut a piece of wrapping paper that measures 14 inches wide by 8 inches high. Then, some simple folds secured with clear tape are all you need to make your fun little gift bag!

How to Wrap Your Christmas Baking

I think homemade cookies and breads are easy and heartfelt gifts for neighbours and friends, don’t you? I’m always trying to create interesting ways to wrap edible Christmas gifts. I’m sharing my cookie roll method, bread wrapper idea, and other fun ways to package your Christmas baking gifts  that will make your homemade baking look even more festive and cheerful. 

Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Idea – Beeswax Wraps! 

For a non-traditional gift-wrapping material, try this!  A beeswax wrap is one of my favourite ideas for an eco-friendly Christmas. It is a reusable alternative to plastic wrap that you can use to cover bowls or wrap up cheese, sandwiches, fruit pieces, and more. Using it to wrap a present would mean a thoughtful extra gift for that eco-friendly person in your life!

Creative Wine Gift Wrapping Ideas That Spark Joy

Wine and spirits are popular holiday gifts, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring! Put away that predictable skinny gift bag and let me show you how to turn ordinary items like socks and napkins into fabulous gift wrap!

Quick and Easy Soap Gift Idea for the Holidays

Sometimes the wrapping is part of the gift! There’s something inherently cozy and comforting about giving a gift that’s both beautiful and useful, and a festive hand soap or cleaning spray paired with a matching tea towel is exactly that. Choose a beautifully printed tea towel, pair it with a high-end scented hand soap, and tie it together with a velvet ribbon in a complementary colour. Add a tag and embellishments, and voila! Beautifully wrapped-not-wrapped gift.

Bows and Embellishments

Sometimes it’s not the wrapping itself that makes the impression. It’s the way you finish it off! Here are my favourite ideas for bows and embellishments that are sure to make your beautifully wrapped gifts extra memorable.

My Favourite Wired Bow Method

Here’s my step by step tutorial for my ultimate favourite fluffy wired bow method! This bow comes to you after years of experience wrapping presents, and I really do think it is the best bow around. Add this beautiful ribbon to any of the above wrapping ideas with a piece of double-sided tape to add an extra touch of flair and festivity. 

Beautiful Ribbon Christmas Tree Gift Wrap

Take your gift wrapping to the next level with this ribbon Christmas tree idea! Wrap a gift with plain or delicately patterned wrapping paper. Then, place a strip of double-sided tape vertically on a wrapped gift. Fold ribbon back and forth along the tape, narrowing the design as you go to create the shape of a Christmas tree. Add a small ornament or star on top, and you’ve got a gift that’s almost too pretty to open.

Fun accents and gift topper ideas that you can incorporate into your creative holiday gift wrapping

• Washi tape
• Stamps, stickers and stencils to personalize your gift wrap
• Christmas ornaments
• Kids’ fidget toys 
• Candy & chocolate
• Textiles & fabric scraps
• Faux florals and greenery

Dollar Store Christmas Gift Basket Ideas

Maybe wrapping gifts just isn’t for you at all! In that case, choose one of these six stunning dollar store Christmas gift basket ideas that are not only budget-friendly but also feel luxurious, thanks to a little help from Cricut and some custom touches. I’ve got easy-to-put-together themes like a movie night in, a winter cold survival kit, A Christmas baking set, and more!

I hope I’ve shown you that there are many alternatives to traditional wrapping paper that result in thoughtful, creative gifts that will be much appreciated by your friends and family on the receiving end.  As a little extra-extra holiday bonus, I’m giving you some free printable downloads! Please enjoy these beautiful Nordic-inspired gift tags, and this adorable Merry Christmas printed wrapping paper that you are free to use and enjoy. Happy decorating!

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