19 Creative Ways to Wrap a Christmas Gift
19 Creative Ways to Wrap a Christmas Gift
By MacKenna Sherer — December 7, 2025
There’s something special about giving a gift, but there’s something even more special about how you give it. It’s almost like the wrapping becomes part of the present itself, a display of how well you can amaze the receiver. Whether you love a vintage holiday vibe or prefer to add a more dazzling feel, these unique gift wrapping ideas can help you elevate every package under your tree.
Velvet Bow
The timeless wrapping paper we all know and love gets an upgrade with a complementary velvet bow. Opt for a solid contrasting color, or play it bold with a metallic twist.
2. Furoshiki Style
From patterned scarves to swatches of holiday palette fabric, you can add a thoughtful touch to your gifts with this traditional Japanese technique.
3. Personalized Photo Tags
Add a picture of you and your loved one by attaching a small printed photo for an endearing, nostalgic feel.
4. Full Monochrome Look
You can never go wrong with a classic holiday color. A tip: use deep red or forest green and match your paper, ribbon, and tag for a chic, clean look.
5. Miniature Wreath
Forget about the bow! Bring the scent of Christmas to your wrapping by bending a branch into a mini traditional wreath shape.
6. Hand-Stamped Paper
Swap out the store-bought roll with brown krafting paper and festive stamps to create your own wrapping paper pattern.
7. Old Maps or Books
For the literature admirers and world travelers, wrap gifts in vintage text or maps for a whimsical look.
8. Candy Cane Topper
An added peppermint perk to the actual present. Tie on a classic holiday treat to add an additional festive touch to your gift.
9. Balloon Bow
If you’re trying to impress a younger sibling, cousin, or maybe just a college student home for the holidays, test your balloon-bending skills with this fun idea.
10. Chalkboard Paper
Write a note to your loved ones or create a “name tag” with erasable wrapping paper.
11. 3D Art
Grab your leftover ribbon and hit up the local Hobby Lobby for some wooden cutouts to add to the outside of your presents.
12. Wax Seal
Add an elegant touch to your gift with a festive wax color or stamp in shapes such as snowflakes or mistletoe.
13. Wrapping Paper Pockets
This is a special way to personalize your gift. Add an extra pocket for pictures, gift cards, notes, or even some Christmas foliage.
14. Gingerbread Gift Boxes
Take DIY to a new level with foldable cardboard in the shape of a gingerbread house with “icing.”
15. Newspaper Wrap
Pair a red, green, or gold ribbon with your local newspaper pages for a vintage (and eco-friendly) display.
16. Washi Tape
Amp up the holiday cheer with a couple of rolls of Washi tape and spice up your wrapping paper with creative designs or shapes.
17. Napkin Ring Bows
An eye-catching topper to the perfect present. Simply loop a napkin ring of choice through the ribbon when tying for a dazzling centerpiece.
18. Pearls
Holiday trend alert! Pearls are totally in. From strings of garland on the tree to gift toppers, pearls are the perfect touch of sophistication to craft a more elegant gift.
19. Monogram Letters
Add some personalization and charm under your Christmas tree with these Amazon peel-and-stick gold letters.
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