79 Clever And Creative Ways People Have Wrapped Christmas Presents

If you’re the kind of person who struggles to wrap Christmas presents every single December, you might just buy a bag, stick the gift inside, and call it a day. But if you view your gifts as pieces of artwork, you might spend hours making sure that the wrapping is just as special as what’s hidden inside. And if you’re looking for some creative ideas for how to spice up your gift wrapping, you’ve come to the right place.

Annie at Most Lovely Things has shared some tips on how to make your Christmas presents even more impressive looking. First, she recommends utilizing kraft wrap and rubber stamps. If you already have kraft paper lying around the house, it’s the perfect affordable and sustainable option for wrapping gifts. Plus, using a stamp to cover it in an adorable pattern will make it look extra special and unique. 

Another great tip Annie shares is making clay tags with initials. These cute little additions to a present are easy to make with air-dry clay, and they can be used time and time again. These can be tied onto gifts, napkin rings, stockings or even used as tree ornaments. 

There’s nothing wrong with using stickers on your gifts, though. This is the classic option that never lets people down. But if you want to make them even more special, you can create custom stickers with photos of your family, your pets, or your Christmas tree. They can be used to seal envelopes, presents, lunch bags, and more. Or they can simply be handed out to loved ones as small holiday souvenirs. 

If you want to add some decorations to your Christmas gifts that will make them really stand out, Annie suggests creating some twig stars to tie on top. This can easily be done by finding some thin, straight twigs from outside. Once you’ve cleaned and dried them, you can glue them into simple little stars. These are free, eco-friendly and sustainable decorations that will instantly make your presents catch the eye of anyone passing by the tree on Christmas morning.

Not every Christmas gift can easily be wrapped in a box. If you prefer to give your friends and family members freshly baked cookies, homemade candy, or fresh peanut butter, you might want to wrap them up in jars instead. But even these don’t have to be boring. You can tie bows and gift tags on top, paint the outside of the jar to make it more festive, or even tie some Christmas ornaments on top. Any additional touches will make it clear that the gift was made with love and care, even if it didn’t cost much money.

Now, if you don’t want to create your own wrapping paper or you don’t believe that you have the skills necessary to do so, don’t fret. Camille Styles notes on her blog that you can always opt for a tote bag instead. Giving a present inside of a reusable bag is like giving two gifts in one! Plus, you won’t have to worry about creating waste with the gift’s packaging. If you find a great bag that your loved one will definitely use for groceries, shopping, etc., don’t hesitate to pop their Christmas present inside.

If you want to avoid spending any money on Christmas wrapping, look no further than your own home. Do you have some paper shopping bags lying around from the grocery store? How about old newspapers or magazines? Cardboard boxes that haven’t made it to the recycle bin yet? If you take a few minutes to think outside the box, you might realize that you have everything you need for Christmas right in front of you at home. This season isn't supposed to be about spending money anyway. Remember, it truly is the thought that counts.