Make your holiday gifts feel even more special with these creative and easy Christmas gift wrapping ideas.
Each one is festive, beginner-friendly, and fun to put together.
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Wrapping Christmas gifts doesn’t have to mean flashy paper or glittery bows.
With the right ideas, you can create beautiful, thoughtful packaging using simple materials and easy techniques.
Whether you’re going for cozy and rustic or clean and modern, these Christmas gift wrapping ideas will help you add a handmade touch that feels just right for the season.
This collection includes clever folds, reusable accents, and wrapping styles that work for everything from tiny trinkets to oddly shaped gifts.
Whether you're wrapping at the last minute or making a cozy evening of it, these projects will help you enjoy the process as much as the gifting itself.
Best of all, most only require kraft paper, tape, and a few holiday-themed extras like string, dried orange slices, or candy canes.
They’re easy enough for beginners and charming enough to impress. Let’s wrap!
7 Easy Ideas For Wrapping Christmas Presents
1. Gift Wrapping Idea with Handle
Add a functional twist to your wrapping with this paper-handled gift box.
Perfect for small Christmas gifts like tins, boxes, electronics, books, or baked goods, this design turns plain paper into a festive mini bag.
Use kraft paper and add red string or holly sprigs for a cozy holiday look.
It’s practical, portable, and way cuter than a store-bought gift bag.
2. Gift Wrapping Idea With Pinwheel
This wrap idea adds a flat paper pinwheel to the top of your gift, creating a festive topper that feels handmade but not fussy.
Make the pinwheel from holiday-themed paper or even recycled wrapping scraps.
It's a simple way to add texture to your gift without using a traditional bow.
Great for flat or boxy presents.
3. Two Toned Gift Wrapping Idea
Layering two types of wrapping paper creates a striking contrast—perfect for showcasing your color palette.
For Christmas, try matte white and forest green, or kraft and red gingham. This technique adds visual interest with very little effort.
Just overlap the papers slightly and secure them cleanly for a polished look.
4. Cylinder Gift Wrapping Idea
Got candles, jars, or rolled-up gifts?
This candy-wrapper-style method is ideal for cylindrical items.
Twist the ends like a bonbon and tie with red ribbon, baker’s twine, or even mini jingle bells for extra holiday flair.
5. Easy Pleated Gift Wrapping Idea
Add texture and dimension to flat wrapping with simple paper pleats.
It only takes a few extra folds, but it transforms plain kraft or red paper into something special.
Accent the pleats with a slim ribbon or sprig of greenery. It’s elegant, festive, and surprisingly quick to do once you get the hang of it.
6. DIY Mini Gift Bag With Paper
These little paper gift bags are perfect for stocking stuffers, party favors, or wrapping awkwardly shaped gifts.
Make them from any decorative paper—holiday prints, vintage music sheets, or recycled gift wrap all work great.
Add a tag and a bit of twine, and you’ve got a charming little package ready for giving.
7. Bottle Gift Wrapping Idea With Fan
Make your wine or olive oil gifts stand out with this bottle wrapping idea that features a fan-folded paper accent.
It’s a stylish alternative to wine bags and adds a handmade touch.
Use kraft or metallic paper for the fan, and secure it with ribbon or twine for a festive finish. It’s quick, elegant, and perfect for host gifts.
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