Topped With A Bow - Holiday Wrapping Ideas

The crisp crinkle of paper, the zip of the scissors, the smooth pull of the ribbon… There’s something about wrapping gifts that inspires and brings back warm holiday memories each year. The thought of giving special treasures to those you love is only elevated by the care you put into the surprise package itself, choosing the perfect paper, ribbon, and flourishes. You might be a gift-bagger for the simplicity of it, but you can apply some of these ideas to a bag, too. If you’re feeling extra creative this year, give a few of these ideas a try for added sparkle and joy!

CLASSIC BLACK AND WHITE

Keep it simple with black and white paper with a basic twine to tie around it. Add a frosted pinecone for decoration.

POPS OF COLOR

When using butcher block paper as the wrapping, bring in color with a bright wide ribbon and colorful adornments like this live pine sprig and candycane.

BLANK SLATE BUTCHER PAPER

Using butcher paper wrapping leaves room for creativity in accessorizing! No need to worry about matching paper and ribbon when you have a blank canvas to decorate.

Things to try: candy cane twine, cinnamonsticks, fresh pine sprigs, felt wreaths,snowflakes stamped with white ink.

BROWN BAG IT!

Rather than a standard gift bag, fold over small brown bags for little gifts. Tie them with pretty ribbon and hide them within the boughs for a special surprise!

MOD PODGE

Mod Podge a favorite hymn or holiday song to the front of a package for an unexpected embellishment. Add string bells or baubles across the front, taping down on the sides.

STEP OUT OF THE BOX

Wrap a stack of gifts in an unexpected color. Christmas isn't just red, white, and green!

PERSONAL TOUCHES

Make paper snowflakes with the kids to glue to your packages, or have special stickers printed with recipients' names for a personalized touch.

Wrap and decorate gifts with the recipient in mind. What colors and style do they like? Should it be fancy or playful?