12 Creative And Simple Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas You'll Love

When you’ve spent so much time choosing the right gift for a loved one, it only seems right to wrap it with the attention it deserves, too. Here are some neat and inspiring ideas to help you find the perfect way to wrap your pressies this holiday season.
1. Choose an alternative to traditional ribbons, such as pom pom string

2. Get creative with a chalkboard pen on black wrapping paper

3. Add a mini wreath to your gift for an individual look

Check out how to make this mini wreath gift wrap in our video tutorial here

4. Make your own personalised wrapping paper by photocopying treasured photos

Photocopying old family polaroids adds a personal touch

5. Recycled wrapping paper is great for wrapping gifts for eco warriors

6. Get crafty by printing cute shapes on brown paper for kids’ presents

See how this handcrafted paper was made here

7. Go retro with an old Dymo label maker

8. Choose a simple look with natural materials such as brown paper and wooden labels

9. Put bells and whistles on it, literally, with these metallic bell toppers

10. Re-use old newspaper, maps or music sheets for a vintage feel

Wrapping gifts in old newspaper looks great and is eco-friendly, too

11. For adult gifts, opt for a stylish monochrome scheme with simple seasonal foliage

Finish off your gift with seasonal plants, such as pine cones, holly, ivy or eucalyptus

12. Repurpose old knitwear as a way of wrapping awkward-shaped Christmas presents

Find out how to make these Christmas treat bags here

To get the complete Christmassy look at home, check out the top festive interior trends here.

About the author

Charlotte Luxford

Architecture & Design Editor

As Culture Trip's architecture and design expert, Charlotte has more than 12 years' industry experience, working for an array of national publications. Prior to joining Culture Trip, Charlotte was the editor of Grand Designs Magazine, steering the magazine in a new direction and overseeing a new look for the title. She has also worked for mass media organisation TI Media, providing content for Livingetc, Ideal Home, Country Homes & Interiors and Homes & Gardens. Charlotte has always had a passion for design and is also a qualified interior designer, having completed a diploma in her spare time. At Culture Trip, Charlotte has worked closely with institutions including the Design Museum and London Design Festival, as well as interviewing design heroes such as Thomas Heatherwick and Sir Terence Conran.