I am so happy to have been included in the Make It Merry holiday idea series. I offered to provide Holiday Gift Wrapping Ideas as I am always so inspired by the lovely ideas offered in blog land. Further down I will share how I am wrapping gifts this Christmas, but first I thought I would share some of my favorites. Funkytime has provided a free download to create pretty and perfect holiday party favors.
Holiday Gift Wrapping Ideas
While Country Living used paper straws to create the star decoration, I am thinking that a few kids in my family might like a similar design made from Pixy Stix candy.
I love this pretty package complete with a cupcake liner rosette from Sweet Paul.
For bottles of wine and apple cider, I adore the idea of creating Yule logs made from mailing tubes. They are very similar to the candy containers I made HERE. The Yule logs are from Martha of course.
Don’t be afraid to use old maps, sheet music, and vintage wallpaper as gift wrap.
Furoshiki
This year I’ve tried out the Japanese tradition of furoshiki (fabric wrapping cloths).
Smaller gifts such as lovely scented powder can be wrapped up in vintage handkerchiefs.
Here is my take on furoshiki with a handkerchief.
Tulle
Pretty poinsettias were made fancy with a bit of old school tulle and sheer red ribbon.
Do you need a snazzy way to present a gift card? Remember when I made the fabric envelopes over the summer? I just updated my design in fabric selections that featured holiday colors.
When giving gifts I truly believe that the gift should first be a delight to the eyes. I mail my packages out early, so there is a good chance that the receiver might be looking at their present for a few weeks. I try to make the present pretty, as well as match their tastes. Yes, I wrap my gifts with the giver in mind. I ask myself, “What do they love? What would look lovely tucked under the tree in their home?”
For the Francophile.
A gift for the gardener who loves roses.
It’s actually really easy. Just buy wrapping paper in plain white, gold or silver. It goes with any colored ribbon. I also begin hoarding paper grocery sacks around October. It’s better for the environment and provides you with free gift wrap that you (as well as children) can adorn with stamps, buttons, stickers, ribbon, or even snowflakes to suit the recipient. Cute doesn’t have to cost a lot.
Of course, I always like to add a pièce de résistance. I love, love, LOVE to embellish presents. It can be as simple as collecting bits of nature’s bounty to add to a present. (Use hot glue to attach pinecones and greenery.)
Any of my visiting neighbors will receive a bottle of sparkling wine that I nestled into a handmade Christmas stocking. It is topped with this year’s handmade ornament. The tutorial will be on Wednesday.
May your days be merry and bright,
Laura
Fantastic. Of course my favorite is the red check top with the gorgeous vintage brooch (that is a gift all by itself!). I used brown craft paper (like trash bags) for about 10 years. Love the simplicity and look of it. Now I usually have a theme (red/white or black/white etc.) This year I haven't even bought a present yet and I'm usually done by Thanksgiving. Oh dear.
What lovely ideas! That glittered diorama ornament topper is just gorgeous! Can't wait for the tutorial.
Perfect packaging! I love the shirt and broach, I may be borrowing this idea from you. Enjoy your day!
Pretty packages, Laura! I've already decided that I'm going the white and craft paper route once I use up all the wrapping paper I do have. I think it will make for a much nicer background to add the embellishments. Plus, I won't have 10 rolls of assorted Christmas wrap and 10 rolls of regular wrapping paper floating around!
Laura so many lovely, creative wrap ideas. I adore the handmade ornament with your stockings!! Truly beautiful!
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Karena
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Wow lots of great ideas! I have done very little shopping yet!
I am in love with that sweet little woodland deer! That could not be any more adorable Laura 🙂 So many wonderful ideas and I WISH that I had thought to start stashing away brown paper bags–what have I been thinking?? I keep putting them into the recycle bin. Perfect way to reuse them!! You are genius – thank you for the tips and ideas today and thank you for helping me to make my season merry! xo, diane
Okay, which one is mine? I'll take any one but love the vintage hanky..a pretty package is so nice to receive…
Fantastic ideas! I love the idea of using a vintage hankie, it is like two presents in one!
Carlee
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Beautiful post Laura!
Ohhhhhh I am in LOVE with all of these!!! AMAZING!!!! :):):):):):):):):):):)
They're all so beautiful! I wouldn't want to unwrap anything!
Those little ornaments are adorable! Just beautiful.
They are all gorgeous! I could kick myself for not thinking of the grocery bags! So cute with a little adornment!
Carol
Laura, such pretty packages! I'll be looking forward to the tutorial.
All of it is so beautiful! Thanks for putting it all together for us to see. Love me some pretty wrapping. Lisa~
Oh!! Excellent!
I even have the cupcake liners that would work perfectly!
HA!
Oh boy…..LOL……another project or ten!
Thanks!
wow! i should get some ideas here
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You have so many wonderful Christmas ideas! I love them all but I especially love, love the brown paper package with the pinecone on top. So simple but oh so beautiful!
Wow, these are some beautiful ideas! My four boys don't appreciate pretty packages as much as I do, but the 10yo just told me he wouldn't mind the pixie stick one! LOL!