17 Gift-Wrapping Ideas That Will Elevate Your Holiday Presents Cover your paper in découpage botanicals, paint on seasonal hues, or add flowers, ribbons, gemstones, and more. Close Credit: Kate Mathis During the season of giving, it's the thought that counts—a sentiment that is easy to channel as you wrap gifts for your loved ones. At this point, the leg work is done: You chose the perfect present for everyone on your list, but now it's time to go the extra mile and wrap it. To help you elevate your gift-wrapping skills, we curated several easy-to-recreate projects. Whether you découpage botanicals onto green-hued wrapping paper or paint butcher's paper red and gold, these ideas are great for DIYers of all skill levels. And while paper is the predominant medium when it comes to gift wrapping, it isn't your only option. Consider deadstock and vintage textiles or even fabric when covering presents, too. To get inspired, keep reading for our best gift-wrapping ideas. 12 Clever Ways to Gift-Wrap Your Christmas Cookies 01 of 17 Streamer Decorations Credit: Jong Hyup Simple party crepe-paper streamers criss-crossed and cut into fun shapes are all you need for this gift-wrapping idea. Layer several sizes (wide streamers, skinny streamers, and everything in between) for a unique plaid aesthetic that looks much more complicated to pull off than it is. 02 of 17 Mixed Prints Credit: Kirsten Francis For a fun look for the pile of gifts under your tree, mix wrapping paper prints and textures within the same color family, like the shimmery golds and whites seen here. 03 of 17 Button Central Credit: Nico Schinco Though they have vintage charm, these buttons are brand new! Wildly affordable and widely available at craft and sewing stores, they make unique gift-giving accents. Center one on a small box in place of a bow, or secure them onto card stock or tags with a twist of wire or an embroidery-floss stitch. Pick tiny bruins for Mama and Papa Bear, or add clever drawings (like our cabin-smoke names) to max out the impact of these minis. 04 of 17 Minty Fresh Credit: Jessica Antola Turn plain packages into conversation pieces with flashy store-bought bows and decorative items like garlands, stickers, and birthday candles, as we did here. A cute party candle makes their holiday wish come true; the "flame" is cut-out masking tape topped with a sticker featuring their initial. 05 of 17 Botanical Découpage Credit: Kirsten Francis Snip out botanical scenes from vintage posters or books and découpage them onto opaque green wrapping paper. The result? Something they truly won't want to unwrap. 06 of 17 Statement Crepe Credit: Addie Juell Gold crepe paper, cinched on both ends by a fabric Christmas lights garland, transforms a rectangular box into something particularly sweet. 07 of 17 Marble Paper Credit: Kirsten Francis Coat circular boxes in marbled paper for a keepsake that has nothing to do with the gift inside. They'll use these striking containers to store hats, seasonal accessories, and more. 08 of 17 Gemstones Credit: Kate Mathis Whether you're working within a neutral color scheme—think brown and gold—or testing out some metallic patterns, a few on-palette gemstones can add shimmer and shine. 09 of 17 Towel Ties Credit: Bryan Gardner Who says the best gift-wrapping ideas have anything to do with paper? These sweet boxes were tied off with a mix of vintage and deadstock fabrics, but you could use functional pieces, like tea towels, to add another present-worthy component. 6 Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas That Are Beautiful AND Sustainable 10 of 17 Translucent Credit: Philip Newton With a series of crisp folds, glassine—or less expensive tissue—serves as both wrapping paper and ribbon. 11 of 17 Vintage Linen Wrap goods in vintage napkins, handkerchiefs, or other linens graced with lively patterns, and the packaging itself will serve as an added gift. Look for linens at flea markets, thrift stores, or online. Fabrics are particularly helpful when wrapping articles with shapes that don't lend themselves to paper. The rest is a cinch: Gather fabric around the item and tie it off with ribbon. 12 of 17 Button Stamp This button-stamped gift wrap is fun to make, and it's perfect for little ones' presents. Affix a button to a cork with double-sided tape. Place plain wrapping paper on a piece of felt to cushion the paper so the mark will be even. Dip the button in ink and stamp it onto the paper. Complete the look with a pretty button threaded through baker's twine and wrap it around the present. 13 of 17 Jingle Bells Re-create the sound of Santa's sleigh with a small bell attached to Christmas parcels. Purchase the bells at a craft store, and use lengths of thin ribbon or cord to secure to packages. The box shown here is also decorated with a band of velvet ribbon. 14 of 17 Nature-Inspired Accenting sprigs, berries, and leaves with glitter, silver paint, or micro-beads and affixing them to presents will turns your gifts into natural wonders. 15 of 17 Bottle Wrap Wrap bottles of wine in colorful fabric and top with a sprig of holly or pine for a seasonal touch. 16 of 17 Mismatched Ribbon Credit: Kate Mathis Your presents don't all have to match—consult your ribbon supply and get creative by mixing and matching different shapes, sizes, patterns, and textures. 17 of 17 Parchment Paper Credit: Bryan Gardner No wrapping paper? No worries! Use parchment paper to wrap wine, soaps, lotion, and other bottled-goodies. Tie a name tag around it to personalize your token. Explore more: Holiday Planning & Ideas Christmas Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas