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    Home » DIY Crafts

    Simple & Beautiful Gift Wrapping Ideas

    Published: Dec 18, 2020 · Modified: Sep 14, 2022 by Christina Dennis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 7 Comments

    From elegant fabric wrap to how to make the perfect bow, these beautiful gift wrapping ideas will help make your gifts look extra special this year. The best part? These gift wrap ideas are inexpensive and easy to recreate!

    These beautiful gift wrap ideas are inexpensive and easy to recreate!

    Today's blog post is in collaboration with some of my favourite blogging friends. Before I share my gift wrap ideas, have a look at their gorgeous creations:

    30 Minute DIY Crafts

    Happy Happy Nester | Make Your Own Wrapping Paper
     
    Make your own wrapping paper this year. This pretty glittery paper is such a quick project and only takes a couple of minutes to make. And even your kids can make this fun gift wrapping paper. It's that easy. And by the way, there are a few important tips about glue and glitter that are key to creating a successful paper. Trust me. I did a bit of testing. Personalize your paper and have fun with this crafty project.
     

    Tatertots and Jello | Baking Soda Clay Gift Wrap Embellishment DIY 

    Creative gift wrap ideas using simple baking soda clay and natural elements. Using only two pantry ingredients and foraged items from your yard, you can create gorgeous gifts that will look stunning under your tree. 

    My 100 Year Old Home | Creative Pet Gift Wrapping Ideas

    Sport and I had some fun shopping for gifts this year. We picked out items for everyone in the family which are thoughtful and hilarious. We even made our own gift wrap paper and can't wait to share our creative pet gift wrapping ideas.

    Thistlewood Farms | Last Minute Gift Wrap Idea
     
    Make your own personalized ribbon in minutes. A simple step-by-step tutorial on how to create beautiful ribbons and bows for your packages.
     
    Now, let's get into my gift wrapping ideas!

    Simple & Beautiful Gift Wrapping Ideas

    These beautiful gift wrap ideas are inexpensive and easy to recreate!

    This year, I chose a simple and muted approach to my Christmas gift wrapping. All of these are so easy to do, and most use recycled or recyclable elements.

    These beautiful gift wrap ideas are inexpensive and easy to recreate!  

    Furoshiki gift wrap

    For a simple, reusable gift wrapping idea, use a square piece of fabric that's finished on all sides. You could use a scarf or a napkin like I did here. Lay your gift in the middle of the fabric at an angle. Wrap the top and bottom of the fabric triangles around your gift, and then pull up the other sides and tie them in the middle. You can embellish with a eucalyptus stem.

    These beautiful gift wrap ideas are inexpensive and easy to recreate!

    Wrapping paper roll pillow box

    Don't throw your cardboard wrapping paper rolls away! Cut them into sections to use as pillow boxes for small gifts like jewelry and stocking stuffers. Score each end of your cut roll in half-circle shapes, place the gift inside the roll, and push the ends in. Tape the pillow box shut and embellish it with scraps of wrapping paper and string.

    These beautiful gift wrap ideas are inexpensive and easy to recreate!

    Brown paper package with a gorgeous twist

    I love using kraft paper to wrap gifts because it's easy to recycle. Instead of wrapping your gift the classic way, try this beautiful pleated method! This is easier for me to show you in a video, so watch the video below to learn this method plus 9 more gift wrap hacks.

    Gorgeous gift wrap hacks video:

    These beautiful gift wrap ideas are inexpensive and easy to recreate!  

    My favorite wired bow method

    In my video, you'll also find my ultimate favourite fluffy, wired bow method for gifts. First, I tie some ribbon around my gift and leave about 3" of ribbon in the middle to attach my bow. Then, I loop more wired ribbon back and forth, pinching it in the center and leaving long tails. When I have three loops on each side of my bow, I tie the bow to my gift. Watch my video to get the step-by-step tutorial for this gorgeous, full ribbon bow.

    These beautiful gift wrap ideas are inexpensive and easy to recreate!

    I hope you enjoyed these simple but beautiful gift ideas! Which one is your favourite?

    Happy wrapping!

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    Need more Holiday DIY ideas? Click on the links below!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. KariAnne Wood

      December 18, 2020 at 10:18 am

      Love these simple and easy ideas! You have truly inspired me!

      Merry Christmas friend!
      KariAnne

      Reply
    2. Deborah

      December 22, 2020 at 6:00 am

      I love to wrap with items that you can reuse. These are great ideas. You look fab in that green dress or top! Merry Christmas!!

      Reply

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