Christmas Gift Wrap
Holiday wrapping ideas
One of the most festive facets of the holiday season is Christmas gift wrap! This year, try spicing up your gift giving with some unique and truly beautiful package preparation. Here are some great options for Christmas wrapping paper and Christmas gift bags, as well as some of the best ways to put these tools into action.
Gift Wrapping Techniques
Learning some new gift wrapping techniques will wow your friends and family, as well as spice up your pre-Christmas decor. Some fresh ideas to try include:
- Pleated Christmas gift wrap – Using Christmas wrapping paper in your choice of color, roughly wrap your Christmas gift box to measure its diameter, ensuring that you have enough paper to completely surround your Christmas gift box and enough extra paper for the pleats. Then, lay your box to the side and begin pleating your Christmas wrapping paper by folding it over and back (like a paper fan) until you’ve achieved the number of pleats you desire (you can surround your box with pleats or simply have a few). When you’re done pleating, begin wrapping the box as you normally would, being careful to preserve your pleats. Top the box with ribbons and bows and voila! – a gorgeous and unique twist on the standard Christmas gift wrap!
- Creative ribbon – If you have the time, and the artistic desire, try ribbon weaving. This technique is perfect for a square or rectangular Christmas gift box. First, wrap three lengths of ribbon in your choice of color around the box vertically. Next, wrap three lengths of ribbon (for the best results, use ribbon of the same width) around the box horizontally. Before you secure the second set of ribbons, weave them over and under the three vertical ribbons where they cross. This technique takes a little extra time, but the results are well worth the effort!
Christmas Gift Tags
If you don’t have the time or the talent to get creative with the gift wrap, try unique Christmas gift tags or box toppers. Top your Christmas gift wrap with something other than the traditional bow. Use some evergreen sprigs and holly berries, Christmas ornaments or even decorated photos to top your boxes this year. Your Christmas gift wrapping will stand out from the crowd and will add a special touch to any holiday party!
Remember, if you don’t have time to wrap, or you simply don’t feel you have the talent, you can always use Christmas gift bags your gifts. These pre-decorated bags will make gift wrapping quick and easy. Use tissue paper of multiple and complementary colors to complete the look and save yourself lots of time!
