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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.

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

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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

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For a baby shower, these little socks are a great alternative to the usual bow.

9 Road Maps

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Instead of wrapping paper, use road maps to cover your packages. Thread and buttons round out the look.

10 Photo and Pom

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A vintage photo and a craft pom pom make this gift perfect for a grandparent or parent.

11 Musical Number

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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

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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

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Raid your craft box and use bits and pieces from other projects to make unique gift wrapping embellishments.

17 Fuzzy Santa

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Red and white paper topped with a fuzzy white puffball brings Santa to your home.

18 White on White

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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

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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

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Start with white paper and glue silk flowers in different sizes and colors all over the outside of the gift.

23 Old Fashioned

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The simple polka dots on the paper pairs perfectly with the spring of evergreen needles.

39 Pastel Hues

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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

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Turquoise and brown are the perfect backdrop for the peacock feathers and beads.

42 Hugs and Kisses

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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

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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

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These whimsical paper hearts tied on with string make these gifts so sweet and adorable.

49 Pinecone with White Paint

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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.