12 Clever Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas
See these 12 Fabulous Gift Wrapping Ideas before you shop for wrapping paper this year. Creativity can also be frugal.

If you enjoy making the gifts you give look like the gift recipient may not even want to open it to keep from ‘messing it up.’, you have done a great job with gift wrapping.
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In recent years, I have started buying wrapping paper to match my Christmas tree decorations. Once the gifts are wrapped and under the tree, it’s one nice cohesive look to enjoy.

When the grandkids were little, I would wrap each one’s gifts in their own paper. It was fun for both of us to give a personal touch to their gifts under the tree.
Basic Supplies for wrapping gifts
- Scissors
- Glue
- Ribbon
- Tape, regular and double sided
- Pretty craft paper, found here or here
- Plain gift tags you can be creative with, like these
- Floral picks, get those at Dollar Tree
- Brown Kraft paper, like this

Favorite Easy Ideas
Washi tape and a brown paper bag make creative embellishments for wrapped gifts.. I like that you can make the gift bags to match your Christmas tree décor if you like.
Wrapping gifts to match your tree decorations is a great way to add more of a festive atmosphere to the room.
Santa’s belt and snowflakes create a cozy gift wrap with a natural look using brown Kraft paper.
Create the perfect bow to top your gifts using the Bowdabra.
- Santa’s Belt Snowflake Gift Wrap
- DIY Holiday Gift Bags
- Silver & Gold wrapped gifts to match the tree
- Simple Gift Wrapping tips (buffalo plaid paper)

Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas
Sometimes you want your wrapped gifts to look pretty without bows and baubles which could be damaged in shipping. Leanna has some tips to make it happen.
How much do you love those adorable little dollar store gift bags made fancy with HTV? A creative way to give smaller gifts.
Burlap is a clever way to wrap Christmas presents, especially if your décor is Farmhouse or Scandinavian style. A nice natural look.
Another great idea is to make your own pom poms and felt holly leaves for embellishments.
- How To Wrap Pretty Packages for Shipping
- DIY Christmas Gift Bags with HTV
- Burlap Wrapped Gifts
- How to Make Pom Pom Holly Gift Wrap

Ideas with Brown Paper and Chalkboard Paper
Great tips for what to keep on hand for last minute gift wrapping. Use this creative alternative for a great way to wrap gorgeous gifts.
Here’s a good idea for gift toppers, made over puzzle pieces! So clever.
Butcher paper, baker’s twine, sprigs of green and dried fruit create a gorgeous wrapped gift for the holiday season.
Chalkboard wrapping paper and white markers create a simply elegant gift.
- Last Minute Gift Wrapping Ideas
- Chalkboard Puzzle Piece Gift Tags
- Scandinavian Inspired Christmas Gift Wrapping
- Chalkboard Style Wrapping Paper

Don’t wait until Christmas eve to use these clever gift wrapping ideas. Plan ahead, order your supplies, set up a gift wrapping station and have fun with the creative process.
The wrapped presents under the tree are all part of the Christmas season.


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