Wrap It Right: 10 Festive Gift Wrapping Ideas for Every Holiday
Giving gifts to friends and family, and the people you adore is a common tradition for the past many years in countries all across the globe. Whether its Easter, Eid, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas or any other occasion, we are eager to celebrate these precious moments and gift our dear ones a token of love. When the gift itself is very important and has great association between the one who is giving and the one who is receiving, creative gift wrapping and decoration adds a personalized touch that makes the gift more meaningful and connected.
In this blog, we will share 10 different and easy-to-follow ways to wrap your next gift and make it even more special on the outside as much as it is inside.
From charming rustic thanksgiving packaging to spooky Halloween wraps with googly eyes and spider stickers, our blog also covers festive Christmas wraps with a jingle touch and elegant wrapping ideas for Eid with a shimmery touch. Let’s dive in and see what we have for you ahead!
1. Charming Thanksgiving Rustic Wrap
Materials Needed: Brown or shaded kraft paper, twine, dried flowers or leaves, and a small pinecone.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Wrap the gift in kraft paper or in the wrapping paper with shades of rust, copper or gold.
- Tie it with twine. Make a bow.
- Glue some dried flowers or leaves and a pinecone for a rustic and charming thanksgiving look. Use natural elements such as autumn leaves and dry stems that match the autumn season.
2. Spooky Halloween Wrap
Materials Needed: Black wrapping paper, white ribbon, googly eyes, spider stickers.
Step-by-step Instructions:
- Wrap the gift in black or Halloween themed orange and black paper.
- Tie a white silk ribbon around it. Make a bow.
- Attach googly eyes and spider stickers for a spooky vibe. Adding a few glow-in-the-dark elements can make it even more fun!
3. Knitted Christmas Wrap
Materials Needed: Red and green wrapping paper, yarn, mini-Christmas ornaments, felt and a small jingle bell.
Step-by-step Instructions:
- Use Christmas-themed wrapping paper. You can also use plain red, green or white wrapping sheet with a glittery touch.
- Wrap a yarn “sweater” around the gift.
- Attach mini ornaments or cut felt shapes (like trees or stars) for decoration. Adding a small jingle bell to the gift will elevate the Christmas vibe!
4. Easter Egg-orated Wrap
Materials Needed: Pastel-colored paper, paper cut-out eggs, stickers, pastel ribbon.
Step-by-step Instructions:
- Wrap the gift in pastel-colored paper such as in shades of green, blue, lavender or pink.
- Cut out paper eggs and stick them onto the gift.
- Decorate with stickers and tie a pastel ribbon around it. Incorporating springtime floral stickers and patterns would give a fresh Easter look.
5. Starry Night Eid Wrap
Materials Needed: Blue, silver or gold wrapping paper, star and crescent-shaped cut-outs, metallic ribbon and dried flowers.
Step-by-step Instructions:
- Wrap the gift in blue or gold paper.
- Use star and crescent cut-outs to decorate.
- Tie with a metallic ribbon for a shimmering touch. You can use a glittery wrapping paper or cut-outs for an extra flair!
6. Thanksgiving Harvest Wrap
Materials Needed: Burlap fabric, faux corn husks, ribbon, small autumn fruits.
Step-by-step Instructions:
- Use burlap fabric to wrap the gift.
- Attach faux corn husks and tie with ribbon.
- Add small decorative fruits like apples or pumpkins. A cinnamon stick can add a festive, aromatic touch.
7. Christmas Holi-Berry Wrap
Materials Needed: Plain brown paper, twine, holly berries, dried flowers and evergreen sprigs.
Step-by-step Instructions:
- Wrap the gift in plain brown paper.
- Tie it with twine.
- Attach holly berries, dried flowers and sprigs of evergreen for a nature-inspired Christmas look. Adding a dried orange slice will bring extra holiday flair.
8. Easter Bunny Wrap
Materials Needed: Pink or pastel wrapping paper, white felt, glue.
Step-by-step Instructions:
- Wrap the gift in pink or pastel wrapping paper.
- Cut out bunny ears from white felt and glue them onto the top.
- Draw or add a small nose and whiskers to complete the bunny look. Attach a fluffy cotton ball for the bunny’s tail.
9. Elegant Eid Metallic Wrap
Materials Needed: Metallic gold or silver paper, silk ribbon, rhinestones, small Eid greeting tag.
Step-by-step Instructions:
- Wrap the gift in metallic paper.
- Tie with a silk ribbon.
- Decorate with rhinestones, hearts and flowers and attach a small tag with an Eid greeting. Personalize the tag with calligraphy for an extra touch.
10. Halloween Mummy Wrap
Materials Needed: White gauze or bandage, black paper for eyes, glue.
Step-by-step Instructions:
- Wrap the gift in white gauze or bandage strips.
- Create and stick black paper eyes to make it look like a mummy. Use different shades of white or grey for a more realistic mummy look.
- Using skeleton stickers and cut-outs can bring a more scary look!
Incorporating these easy and creative gift-wrapping ideas will surely add a special touch to your holiday gifts. I encourage you to try them out and make your presents stand out even more this season. Don’t forget to share your own creations and unique twists in the comments—we’d love to see your variations! Remember, thoughtful gift wrapping is a beautiful way to make holiday moments even more meaningful and memorable for your loved ones.
