The best gifts around any Christmas tree are the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. The second-best gifts are ones wrapped with love and care. If you want to give your friends and family gifts that are as good on the outside as they are on the inside – here are five wrapping tips sure to dazzle and bring joy to all who receive.
1. Pick a theme
Whether you’re decorating your home or a gift – establishing a theme is step number one. For gift wrapping, you can either go cheerful and colorful with a fun, festive red and green wrapping paper, bows, and ribbons, or take a more sophisticated and natural approach with neutral-colored paper, twine, and a green garnish. Think of the person receiving the gift when choosing a theme – your stylish girlfriend will probably appreciate a classy gift wrap while your eight-year-old nephew would likely prefer Star Wars™ wrapping paper and a crazy ribbon.
2. Get creative with gift cards
Gift cards and cash are easy gifts to give and useful to receive, but they can be thoughtful too! The way you wrap a gift card can be sweet, entertaining, and fun! You can tuck a gift card in a stocking stuffed with candy, tie it to the hand of a stuffed animal, make money grow on trees by decorating a Christmas tree with dollar bill “ornaments,” or create a little scavenger hunt for young kids with “treasure” at the end. Get creative and have fun with it!
3. Host gifts & wine wrapping
If your social calendar is filled with holiday parties and gatherings, you’ll want to prepare a few simple gifts to give the hosts. We’d recommend buying a few bottles of your favorite wine, one for the host of each party, and wrapping it in a cute and reusable wine carrier. A wine carrier can be a gift bag with tissue, something you make yourself, or a festive, homemade or personalized item found on Etsy. Having a few of these ready will make the holiday season feel a bit more relaxed and streamlined.
4. Gift packages & fruit baskets
Themed hampers make for an excellent gift for White Elephant or Yankee Swap gift exchanges, for clients, or neighbors. You can create thoughtful pet-themed hampers for people with fur babies, or a cooking-themed hamper with a cookbook and gourmet food items, or a sports-themed basket filled with fan gear! Get creative, keep the gift receiver in mind, and have fun with creating this thoughtful gift.
5. Holiday cards & season’s greetings
If you want to give your gift wrapping a sentimental touch and show the receiver how much you care – we have a quick, easy solution for you. Simply find a photo of you and the person you’re gifting, print it out, and incorporate it into the wrapping. You can use this as the card and write a little message on the back, or add it to the package.
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the gift-giving madness of the holiday season and feel a bit overwhelmed. It happens to the best of us! Just don’t forget to relax, take a deep breath, and remember what the holidays are all about – family, friends, and joy. You have this season in the bag – enjoy it!
