Sure, you can wrap a package with paper and a bow, but if you're looking for gift wrapping ideas that go above and beyond, you're going to love what you see here. It's great to give someone a gift that is just as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside, so here are some gift wrapping ideas to get you started.
Table of contents:
- great for kids
- simple and elegant
- chalkboard paper
- love letter
- a little girly
- animals
- 3d hearts
- little socks
- road maps
- photo and pom
- musical number
- word search
- vintage inspired
- a name with a bow
- glamorous gold and black
- scraps
- fuzzy santa
- white on white
- black and white
- red and green
- burlap and flowers
- silk flowers
- old fashioned
- sweet colors
- paper candles
- hole punched
- silk butterflies
- sweet candy wrapping
- gift wrapping with tulle
- dress shirt
- shiny ribbon
- embroidered gift wrap
- floral
- add some lace
- make it masculine
- vintage inspired
- offset ribbon
- simple
- pastel hues
- hobby themed
- elegant turquoise and brown
- hugs and kisses
- fancy trimmings
- yarn wrapped
- wax seal
- different but the same
- blow some kisses
- paper hearts
- pinecone with white paint
1 Great for Kids
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A package that your child can color while he waits to open gifts? I say that's one of the best gift wrapping ideas there is.
2 Simple and Elegant
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These simple square tags with a single sprig of greenery are perfect for a fancy Christmas party.
3 Chalkboard Paper
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This paper is fun because you can customize it any way you want to. Kids will love it!
4 Love Letter
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Pink paper or written sentiments in pink are perfect for a gift you're giving your significant other. The brown contrasts perfectly.
5 A Little Girly
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The tiny scarp of lace topped with a ribbon is feminine, but not over the top. I'd use this on a Mother's Day gift or a friend's birthday present.
6 Animals
Source: Animal Gift Wrap
Use paper to create animal ears and add a marker face and whiskers to make any child happy before they even open the gift.
7 3d Hearts
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Tiny heart cutouts give this present personality and dimension.
8 Little Socks
Source: Homemade/Crafty
For a baby shower, these little socks are a great alternative to the usual bow.
9 Road Maps
Source: 22 Festive Holiday Craft Projects
Instead of wrapping paper, use road maps to cover your packages. Thread and buttons round out the look.
10 Photo and Pom
Source: (Black &) White Christmas DIY
A vintage photo and a craft pom pom make this gift perfect for a grandparent or parent.
11 Musical Number
Source: Holidays
This cute sheet music cutout is a great option instead of the usual old gift tag.
12 Word Search
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This is a fun type of paper to use for a teen's gift. Leave some of the words hidden for him to find.
13 Vintage Inspired
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Burlap and vintage fabric bows turn these tiny gifts into something that everyone is going to love.
14 A Name with a Bow
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I love the simplicity of the stamped name of the receiver of the gift paired with the striped ribbon.
15 Glamorous Gold and Black
Source: Glamours Gift Wrap
If you want a cohesive pile of gifts during the holidays, use just two colors and mix and match them in the paper and ribbon of your gifts.
16 Scraps
Source: 8 SIMPLE GIFT WRAPPING IDEAS ...
Raid your craft box and use bits and pieces from other projects to make unique gift wrapping embellishments.
17 Fuzzy Santa
Source: Christmas time!
Red and white paper topped with a fuzzy white puffball brings Santa to your home.
18 White on White
Source: A Cozy Christmas: Gift Wrap
This all white color scheme is elegant and classy and works for any gift.
19 Black and White
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You can't go wrong pairing black and white ribbon and tags with plain brown paper.
20 Red and Green
Source: Recycled Gift Wrap
The traditional red and green color palette of these gifts make them perfect for the winter holidays.
21 Burlap and Flowers
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Instead of ribbon, use strips of burlap around your gift. Add a tiny bouquet of flowers to round out the look.
22 Silk Flowers
Source: Pom Pom Gift Wrap
Start with white paper and glue silk flowers in different sizes and colors all over the outside of the gift.
23 Old Fashioned
Source: 15 Creative And Chic Christmas ...
This pile of gifts makes me think of the 1920s. I love it!
24 Sweet Colors
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The gold, gray and turquoise colors of this gift make it perfect for a baby or bridal shower.
25 Paper Candles
Source: Gift Wrap: Washi Birthday Candles
Use bits of scrapbook paper and create some festive candles on the package.
26 Hole Punched
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Punch some holes in the paper to give people a tiny glimpse of what's inside.
27 Silk Butterflies
Source: That's a Wrap!
These silk butterflies add a fresh bit of life to the outside of this package.
28 Sweet Candy Wrapping
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If the gift will be opened soon, tie some cute candy to the outside of the package for a sweet surprise.
29 Gift Wrapping with Tulle
Source: Christmas Ideas We Love
Cut tulle into strips and use it to create your own customized bows.
30 Dress Shirt
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Create this dress shirt package with paper, tiny buttons and a blue marker to make the lines.
31 Shiny Ribbon
Source: A Gift Wrapped Life - ...
This two-toned shiny ribbon adds a lot to plain paper.
32 Embroidered Gift Wrap
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If you like to sew, create some customized little patterns on your wrapping paper.
33 Floral
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If you have a die cut machine, you can create any number of floral masterpieces for your gifts.
34 Add Some Lace
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Lace is the perfect thing to wrap around your packages.
35 Make It Masculine
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The men in your life will love this richly colored package with a manly feel.
36 Vintage Inspired
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The silhouette is so fun on this package. Make one of yourself so everyone knows who the gift is from.
37 Offset Ribbon
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You don't have to get too symmetrical with the ribbon. Glue it in abstract patterns. You can also use washi tape to get the same effect.
38 Simple
Source: How to Print Your Own ...
The simple polka dots on the paper pairs perfectly with the spring of evergreen needles.
39 Pastel Hues
Source: Ready to Go
Mix and match pastel hues to make packages that are fit for all the girly girls you spend time with.
40 Hobby Themed
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This gift is perfect for someone who sews, but you can customize it to match the hobbies of everyone in your life.
41 Elegant Turquoise and Brown
Source: A Gift Wrapped Life - ...
Turquoise and brown are the perfect backdrop for the peacock feathers and beads.
42 Hugs and Kisses
Source: gift wrapping
Paint simple X's and O's on white paper before handing this gift to your significant other.
43 Fancy Trimmings
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Yarn, buttons and faux berries make the perfect trimming for these Christmas packages.
44 Yarn Wrapped
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Instead of ribbon, use brightly colored yarn wrapped around the box to add personality and pizazz to your gifts.
45 Wax Seal
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This cute wax seal is way better than writing your name on the package.
46 Different but the Same
Source: Gift Wrap Ideas: Buttons & ...
Each gift in the pile is a bit different, but look similar enough to go well together under the tree.
47 Blow Some Kisses
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Slather on some lipstick and send your lover a box of kisses.
48 Paper Hearts
Source: thefabguide.com
These whimsical paper hearts tied on with string make these gifts so sweet and adorable.
49 Pinecone with White Paint
Source: Gift Wrapping
This painted pinecone is the perfect addition to this brown and white wrapped gift.
Each time I wrap a gift, I see it as a challenge. What great things do you use when you wrap presents? Please feel free to add your ideas.
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