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We all have gift lists and people to buy for each year.  There are birthdays, anniversary’s, graduations, births, showers, and of course the holidays, but really the list is endless.  But, have you thought about some creative, unique, and fun ways to wrap gifts?  I have been given gifts that are too pretty to unwrap!  I am hoping this list of 9 Gift Wrapping Ideas will spark your creativity and give you some great ideas for wrapping gifts!

Gift Wrapping Ideas: 9 Creative Ways To Wrap Any Gift!

After spending days hunting for the perfect gift, then you need to spend time wrapping the gift you carefully and lovingly shopped for.

Why is it important to wrap a gift?  If you have given a gift to someone, you know the anticipation you have waiting to see them open it, but, that can be the icing on the cake when you first see how much they love the look of your uniquely wrapped gift.  It just adds a layer of “I care” to the gift.

I love seeing the unique and creative gift wrapping ideas my family and friends come up with, I am not that person, so this list is for me, as well!

If you are looking for unique and creative gift wrapping ideas, here’s a list of ideas for wrapping any gift for any occasion.

Plaid Patterns

Mix and match the tartan prints in fun and festive colors to give your gifts a stylish and colorful statement.  So simple, solid color paper and festive ribbon!

What You Need:

• Tartan wrapping paper
• Red and green ribbon

Paper Gift Packets

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Let go of your typical gift wrapping style and change it up:

1. Cut different shapes from scrap paper
2.  Layer two pieces of Kraft paper together and draw your chosen shapes on the top
3.  Sandwich your gift between the two shapes
4.  Stitch with a contrasting thread or a colorful Washi tape.

What You Need:

• Kraft wrapping paper
• Red thread
• Washi tape

Tape It Up

Washi tapes are super fun and easy ways to add prints, colors, and designs to your gifts.  Dress up Kraft paper with Washi tapes by alternating vertical and horizontal strips or alternate different designs.

What You Need:

• Kraft wrapping paper
• Washi tape

Cut Out Silhouettes

White wrapping or butcher paper is a perfect backdrop for a cut-out silhouette. 

1. Print and cut out any shapes
2. Then trace them onto newsprint or construction paper
3. Cut your shapes out  
4. Tape the shapes on top of your gift
5. Finish it off with a twine.

What You Need:

• Kraft wrapping paper
• Construction Paper
• Newsprint
• Twine

Stamp It

Are you tired of the usual gift wrapping prints?  Make your own by stamping your paper.  You can even create your own personalized stamp.  Maybe it’s the recipients initials, or a special memory or fun joke between you and the recipient.  The ideas are endless.

1. Create a patterned wrap with simple materials
2. Dip your rubber stamp in a colored ink pad
3. Stamp it onto your gift.

What You Need:

• Kraft wrapping paper
• Rubber stamp
• Inkpad

Functional

If you want a gift that is functional and economical at the same time, use a shirt and a brooch. 

1. Wrap the gift with a shirt
2. Finish it off with a pendant or brooch

With this idea they get three thoughtful gifts in one.

What You Need:

• Shirt
• Brooch

Perfect Model

Personalize your gift to its finest.  Attach a photo of the recipient to the package with washi tape.  This is a great way to wrap kid’s gifts, it makes it easy for them to find the gifts that are meant for them!

What You Need:

• Kraft wrapping paper
• Photo
• Washi tape

Back In Time

Let them remember the most important day of your lives.  Wrap your gift with a sheet from an old calendar and encircle the significant date.  This is not only super cute and sentimental — it is also very cost effective!

What You Need:

• Old calendar
• Washi tape

Krafty

Turn your unwrapped gifts into an interactive activity for the kids.  Tape some crayons on to the box top with white Kraft paper or stick a toy on top of the gift to entertain the little one before the time to begin opening gifts arrives.

What You Need:

• Crayons
• Toy
• Construction paper
• Kraft wrapping paper

We hope you enjoy and employ these gift wrapping ideas.  You don’t need to overspend buy the most expensive wrapping supplies.  Giving a gift your own personal touch will not only make your recipient happy — it will also let them know that you put a lot of care and thought into their gift.

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Which of these 9 gift wrapping ideas is your favorite?  Do you have any to share?  Leave yours in the comments below!