7 Original Gift Wrapping Ideas

One of the most exciting things about receiving a gift is the suspense of what might be hidden inside – and then the pleasure of unwrapping it. Rather than just using standard wrapping paper, personalising your gifts by wrapping and decorating them in innovative ways makes them extra special.

With the gift giving season now well and truly upon us, here are some original gift wrapping ideas for you to try. Or why not use them as a starting point for inspiration to come up with some gift wrap ideas of your own? (And if you do, please send me some images.)

A simple but dramatic gift wrapping idea using autumn leaves and brown twine. Natural and earthly, the warm colours of the leaves are evocative of the season and it is so easy to do. Just wrap your present in simple white paper such as tissue paper or baking parchment. Then wrap the twine around in a crisscross pattern and place a leaf under each section.

This woven rainbow gift topper is so bright and cheerful; and a really economical way to gift wrap your presents. You can find the instructions for how to do it here.

There is inspiration to be found for decorating gifts all around your home. Look how you can jazz up plain wrapping paper using foil baking cups.

Scraps of fabric can be turned into beautiful flowers and ribbons, transforming your gifts into something exquisite.

Sticking pom poms in a grid pattern onto plain craft paper is an original way to decorate a gift. The modern design is very effective, and so easy to do.

Tying different coloured yarn around a present wrapped in plain paper is another quick and simple way to brighten it up.

You could even have a go at printing your own wrapping paper.  Here’s how to do it.

All that’s left to do now is find those original gifts so you can wrap them up.

Which ideas are your favourites? Please tell me in the comments below.

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