17 Unique Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas: Budget Ideas You’ll Love
Looking for some unique gift wrap ideas for Christmas? If you want your gifts to stand out from the crowd without breaking the bank, you will love these budget-friendly ideas. Here are 17 tips and ideas to help make your gifts look creative and fun this holiday season.
In addition to my favorites, I’ve gathered ideas from talented friends and bloggers, and I know you’ll love them. Let’s get wrapping.
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Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Gift Wrap Ideas
Over the past few weeks, I’ve shared several eco-friendly, sustainable, and budget-friendly ideas for making your gifts look fabulous, including these sustainable, recycled gift package toppers. Using recycled scrap fabric is one easy way to make your gifts look unique while staying within your budget.
Natural Evergreen Package Toppers
Another budget-friendly idea is to add natural greenery to gift packages. Use long-lasting evergreens such as boxwood and cedar to create fun package designs. See the full tutorials at Natural Greenery Package Toppers.
How To Make A Small Gift Triangle Package
I love using Kraft paper, cardstock, and scrapbook decorative paper to create unique, triangle-shaped small gift packages. This fun idea will elevate your small gift and is quick and easy to make.
Step 1: Using a 12×12-inch square of paper, divide the reverse side into nine equal squares.
Step 2 – Draw the design on paper using a small plate or other circular object. Find the center of each square and position the plate to draw a half circle. Cut out the design.
Step 3 – Draw a fold line on each side of the four sections. Use a ruler to place it at the peak of each section and align it with the corner of the previous section. Draw a line on both sides of the sections. Also, punch a hole at the top of each peak, leaving enough room from the edge so that the paper doesn’t tear.
Step 4 – Fold each section along the fold lines, then fold the section along the bottom line to form a flat bottom.
Step 5 – First, add your package to the bottom of the triangle and run a ribbon through all four punched holes. Then tie the ends together with a bow.
Such a unique and clever gift wrap for small items.
How To Create Pockets With Gift Wrap Tutorial
For another unique gift wrap idea, create pockets at the front of the package to hold greenery, ornaments, gift tags, and more.
Step 1 – Place the package on the back of the paper, top-side up, and fold the paper over the top, leaving a small opening at the bottom. Allow the underside of the paper to extend just enough to cover the side of the box, and the sides long enough to fold over the top of the package.
Step 2 – Fold the side of the paper agaist the box and cease to create two triangle shapes.
Step 3 – Wrap the top triangle over the top of the package.
Step 5: Repeat the folds on the opposite side of the box, then wrap the top triangle over the box and cover the first one.
Step 6 – Now wrap the two bottom triangles over the top of the package and secure.
Step 7 – Finish the package by folding the paper over the bottom end. Secure with tape.
Finally, fill the pockets with greenery, ornaments, and gift tags to create a lovely and exciting gift package.
How To Tie A Gift Bow Perfectly Every Time
By: Rachel at The Ponds Farmhouse
I recently shared the secret to making a perfect bow for your gift packages every time. In addition, you can use this technique for larger projects such as wreaths and garlands. You’ll see a step-by-step tutorial in this post.
Creative Gift Wrap Idea From Favorite Bloggers
In addition to my ideas, I wanted to share some of my friends ‘ favorite ideas.
Easy & Elegant Gift Wrapping Ideas
By: Kristy at At Home with Kristy
Kristy uses her creative design skills to make her Christmas decorating unique and special. Therefore, her gift-wrapping ideas are simple yet elegant. Don’t miss any of her fun ideas.
10 Beautiful Gift Topper Ideas
By: Kylie at Truemans Treasures
You are going to love Kylie’s unique decorating style, and I can’t wait for you to see these 10 Gift Topper Ideas.
How To Create Unique Christmas Gift Wrapping
By: Sheri at Savvy in the Suburbs
Sheri is a creative designer and loves using DIY in her home decorating. Check out her unique and fun gift-wrapping ideas.
5 Pretty Ways to Wrap with Brown Wrapping Paper
By: Crystal at Sweet Valley Acres
Crystal loves to create unique gift packages, and you will love her simple ideas for using simple brown wrapping paper. Be sure to check out all her ideas.
Brown Paper Packages Tied Up with String
By: Rosy at The Jenny Wren
Don’t miss these creative gift bag ideas. Once again, using simple brown paper packages, Rosy shows that you can make impressive gift packages on a budget.
12 Creative Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas
By: Cindy at DIY Beautify
Cindy is so talented and is sharing creative gift wrap ideas using items you already have around the house to make your Christmas gifts look adorable and unique!
You don’t want to miss these fun ideas.
Colorful Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas
By: Missy at Sonata Home Design
Don’t you love seeing unique colors for Christmas? Well, don’t miss these colorful ideas shared by Missy.
4 Easy Gift Wrapping Ideas
By: Nicolle at Our Tiny Nest
Nicolle likes to use budget-friendly kraft paper for wrapping her Christmas Gift Package. However, you must see all her creative ideas to make this inexpensive paper look high-end.
How To Wrap Beautiful Gifts with Target Gift Wrap
By: Wendy at WM Design House
Wendy is super talented, and I can’t wait for you to see how she uses Target gift wrap to make her packages look extra special for the holidays.
How To Wrap Gifts Using Brown Paper and Velvet Ribbons
By: Susan at Hen and Horse Design
We are starting to see a theme this year with brown paper wrapping. However, Susan makes her packages look extra elegant with Velvet Ribbons. Be sure to see all of Susan’s tips.
DIY Glamorous Christmas Gifts
By: Jennifer at Bella Grey Designs
You are going to love Jennifer’s creative DIY Ideas to make your packages look glamorous. I love all of these unique ideas.
How To Use Fresh Greens on Your Packages
By: Regina at Saved From Salvage
Regina has the most creative ideas, and I know you will love all these cute ideas for using greenery on your gift packages.
I hope you enjoyed these fun gift wrap ideas, and I look forward to sharing my next adventure with you.
So many great Christmas gift wrapping ideas in one place! Thanks so much for a great share!
Missy,
Thanks for stopping by.
So many fabulous gift wrapping ideas Rachel. I love your cute rag wreath on top of the package.
Wendy,
I really appreciate this.
Rachel I seriously have already used your inspirational bow tutorial to wrap a gift over the weekend! Thank you so much ❤️❤️
Rose,
I’m so glad you were able to use it. Thanks for sharing.
What a fun and inspiring Christmas wrapping share group this has been! So many wonderful ideas. As always so happy to “share” along with you. I found so much inspiration in your post and will be using many of them this year. You are so very talented!
Crystal,
I really appreciate this. So fun.
I love everyone’s amazing and creative ideas! This was such a fun share.
Kylie,
I agree.
What a fabulous blog share! I love how everyone’s personality and personal design style is shining through in their gift wrapping ideas! So many fabulous ideas at your fingertips!
Kristy,
I really appreciate you for including me.