Best Simple Creative Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas
Happy Wednesday! I am recuperating from a fabulous 70th birthday party (more on that as soon as we get the photos), so I have not begun wrapping my presents yet. If you are still looking for inspiration this holiday season, I thought you might enjoy this new roundup of my Best Simple Creative Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas from the past.
Almost every year I incorporate simple kraft paper, gift boxes or butcher paper into my wrapping paper mix. It is earth friendly, inexpensive, and nearly every color of ribbon compliments it. I usually add embellishments (I am not a huge fan of bows), such as a bit of foraged greenery, berries, a simple wreath, perhaps monograms,cinnamon, or a bit of glitter, Attach with hot glue if necessary.
Best Simple Creative Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas
Nearly every year I create new gift tags on Canva that you can add to your christmas gift wrapping. Several of these posts contain downloadable gift tags that you might enjoy as well. If you see one you like and can’t download it, let me know. I can probably find it in the archives. Enjoy!
Creative Ways to Decorate with Christmas Ornaments all Year Long
I am not a fan of Christmas decor that can be used once a year and never again. I have some beautiful Christmas Ornaments that I have used different times throughout the year. When Artful Home asked me to collaborate with them and come up with some creative ways to reuse and recycle their beautiful
Stylish Handmade Gifts and Gift Tags Your Friends will Love
Hi Everyone. Annie, Mary Ann, and I are joined by a very talented group of DIY bloggers today. We are sharing Stylish Handmade Gifts and Gift Tags Your Friends Will Love. I have to admit my DIY skills have waned over the years but I came up with a couple you might enjoy. STYLISH HANDMADE
How to Decorate for Christmas Using Organic Materials Part Two
I am back today to finish my home tour due to a computer glitch. I didn’t intend to drag this out! Thanks for bearing with me! I really loved adding a bit of red to my dining room this year. I have always kept it more neutral in the past. I love decorating with organic
Farmers Union Pour House in Oldtown Salinas Decked Out for the Holidays
Those of you who follow this blog regularly know that my son and daughter-in-law opened a Craft Beer and Wine Bar in Oldtown Salinas. They asked if I would be willing to decorate it for Christmas. Jenna (my sidekick) was home for Thanksgiving so we went to work the Sunday after Thanksgiving. If
My Christmas Tree, Simple Gift Wrap, and Downloadable Tags.
Hi everyone! Today I am sharing my Christmas Tree (It looks the same every year) and my simple gift wrap. Many of you asked about my tags (I whipped them up on Canva). I wanted to make it fun for Summer this year so her presents are all wrapped in polka dots with rag ribbon
Christmas Home Tour Part Two-
Welcome to my Christmas Home Tour Part Two. Let’s light my favorite Frazier Fir Christmas candle and begin where we left off. We spend a lot of time in our converted game room (you can read about that transition here,) so we wanted to infuse a little Christmas spirit into the room where we live.
Nature-Inspired Christmas Decor in my Home
Hi everyone, Mary Ann, Annie, and I are decided to do our own tour this year with a focus on nature and natural elements and we invited a few of our talented blogging friends to join us. I prefer a natural look to my Christmas Decor but use a base of faux for practical reasons.
Project Design-Five Instaworthy Takes on Holiday Wrap
Welcome! Maryann (Classic Casual Home, Annie (Most Lovely Things) and I are back with the latest installment in our Project Design Series. Do you need some fresh ideas for your holiday wrap? My family room is neutral with some black, grey, and red so I usually look for wrap ideas that work within that color
Christmas at My House 2016
First of all, I would like to thank Jenny of Evolution of Style and Christy and Amy of 11 Magnolia Lane for inviting me to participate again this year. If you haven’t been here before welcome. I am a little on Christmas decorating overload. I finished decorating the Pour House last week and Sunday I will
Christmas Gift Wrap, Black, White, and Red, and a Giveaway!
Traditional Christmas Red has never worked in my house due to my terra cotta floor tiles. I have always kind of skirted the issue at Christmas. This year when we did our small redo I decided to embrace the floors rather than avoid them. I added these Schumacher Strie Velvet Pillows. My kitchen is connected
10 Pretty Gift Wrap Ideas Using Plain Paper
I had intended to post about the Trad Home Napa Valley Showhouse Tour today but decided to put it off until after the 1st. We will all be thinking about how we can spruce up our homes after the Christmas Decor comes down in the New Year. Right now we are still preoccupied with Christmas.
12 Creative Gift Wrap Ideas Using Simple Brown Paper
I created this post back in 2013 and because it has been so popular I like to update it every few years with new ideas. Simple brown paper is environmentally-friendly, readily- available and inexpensive. Every year I vary my gift wrap but I always add brown paper to the mix. It is clean simple, and
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I hope you enjoyed this post Best Simple Creative Gift Wrap Ideas from the past. Remember, gift wrapping is an extension of the thought and care you’ve put into your presents for each recipient. By using simple materials, natural elements, and a touch of creativity, you can make your gifts as beautiful and meaningful on the outside as they are on the inside. Whether it’s a sprig of greenery, a rustic ribbon, or a handmade tag, each detail adds a layer of charm and personality that is all your own.. I hope these ideas inspire you to embrace the joy of wrapping .
If you still have shopping to do you might enjoy Curated Gifts for Everyone on your List, or Best Holiday Gifts for Everyone on your List from Quince. You might also enjoy Beautiful Natural Outdoor Christmas Decorations, or You can also find many more Christmas Ideas on my Pinterest Board Christmas Homes here. If you aren’t following me on Instagram and enjoy what you see here, please follow me there. Also, tell your friends.I would love it if you would spread the word! Thank you so much for all your support. You guys are the best. I so appreciate you.
Cindy, my favorite is that copper ribbon! Gorgeous! I haven’t started yet but hope to do most of it this weekend. Still have a few things to pick up! Can’t wait to hear more about your 70th! Mine is coming up in 2026-yikes!
Hi Mary
Happy New Year!!
Happy Christmas Cindy to you and yours and all good things in 2025! Love following your blog thank you for the fun this year ! I am amazingly for me,all ready for everyone and now it’s quiet time with a book before the madness arrives !!
Love Francesca B xox
Thank you Francesca! Same to you!
This is going to sound petty and bah humbug but even if I try to coordinate my wrap so gifts look pretty under the tree, when everyone else arrives, my plan is lost. When other packages are added, there goes the continuity but in reality, it’s all about the giving, not about designer gifts! My daughter is a wonderful wrapper after working at some stores where she learned clever tips plus she’s just naturally talented. One year she used beautiful, high quality red grosgrain ribbon and I’ve been reusing that for years – it’s become a family joke.
Ha ha!! My daughter wraps her gifts in red (which of course I have none of), but her presents aren’t here until Christmas eve…the coordinated wrap only lasts so long, but we laugh about it!!
Cindy,
I’m finished wrapping but I’ve saved several ideas for next year. I like to print the free tags and have them ready right after Christmas.
Enjoy!
Karen B.
Hi Karen
How was Austin? I am planning to start wrapping tomorrow!
Love the deer name tags. I downloaded several times but they won’t print. Can you email another way or am I doing something wrong?
Thanks so much.
Pam
Hi Pam
I emailed them to you. Let me know if it worked