Countdown to Christmas: Gift Wrapping Ideas (Re-Post)

Hello friends, and Merry Christmas!

It’s Wednesday, how is everyone today? I hope everyone is doing well today, enjoying some Christmas Holiday fun, and checking in with friends and family.

There are times when I create a post that I enjoy so much that I’ll repost it again.  Today is that day, and I’m reposting some gift-wrapping ideas.  In general, how do you feel about wrapping presents? Are you a “Love it” type of person, or do you just find a bag to put it in and be done with it?

Yes, I know not everyone cares about wrapping that will be torn off and discarded, but for me, it’s more about the actual wrapping because it’s craft or DIY that I enjoy doing.  In the past few years, I’ve leaned towards the less flashy (or glittery) paper to use craft paper, a few prints, or black paper that I can dress with ribbon.  I really wanted some of the fabric ribbon that I see everywhere, but I missed the ball on that.  The only time I’ll use a bag now is if the gift is an awkward shape, and there are even tutorials to make your own.

There are also certain DIY tags that I was able to reuse this year, saving even more of my coins.  The only thing I purchased was paper and velvet ribbon.  I really wanted a minimal style of wrapping.  Of course, you can go completely eco-friendly and stamp your own paper, using only ribbon and no tape.  (Now that’s gangsta…LOL, I’m not that good)

Gift Wrapping Ideas from Pinterest

I always search for my favorite place for all things …Pinterest, but I’ve also found some great videos on YouTube as well.  I know …no one needs to be told how to wrap a Christmas gift; I’m mainly looking for simple ways to adorn my gifts. With that said …on it goes!

(Image Sources: Pinterest, Homies , Call Me Cupcake , Enchanted Home)

YouTube Inspiration

I love watching how other folks style their gifts for the season and the everyday objects they use.  Those are really great ideas.

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Gift Wrapping Ideas from Linda Lomelino

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Homey Home Gift Wrap Ideas

Supplies

Here is a quick list of supplies you probably already have on hand or some that can be gathered from your backyard.

Natural Elements

• Dried Oranges
• Eucalyptus
• Rosemary
• Cedar Branches (leaves)
• Acorns
• Candy Canes
• Wood Rounds
• Holly

The Wrapping

• Craft Paper
• Wooden Tags
• Twine
• Paper Tags
• Paper Bags
• Scrapbook Paper

The Pretty

• Velvet, Satin or Fabric Ribbon
• Faux Flowers
• Old Black & White Photos
• Bottlebrush Trees
• Small ornaments

My Gifts (2022)

The craft paper is a little hard to work with (because it’s really structured), but I love the simplicity. The rest is ribbon, photos, greenery, and scrap paper.

 

Now that’s all said and done, let’s get wrapping!   Thanks so much for visiting, and Happy Holidays.