Beautiful Holiday Gift Wrapping Inspiration

Holidays The simplest way to make this season feel extra-special. by Samantha Darby Dec. 18, 2020

Shutterstock Put down the tissue paper and get inspired by these packages. We only include products that have been independently selected by Romper's editorial team. However, we may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article.

You don't have to be an expert wrapper to make a statement with your gifts. Choose a color palette — like green and gold here — and pick different bows and wrapping paper for each gift. Shutterstock

Brown paper packages tied up with string are already classic. But add in a spring of pine and a dried orange slice, and you've got a lovely, old world gift fit for a Cratchit. Shutterstock

Shutterstock Neutrals are forever in style, and small things like bits of lace and twine can really make a gift feel luxurious.

Christmas Tree Pom Gift Tags Paper Source When all else fails, get these lovely little pom gift tags and divert your gift recipient's attention from your bad tape job to their name on a cute tree. $5.95 see on paper source

Shutterstock I know, these are the perfect, quintessential Christmas gifts. It's hard to imagine wrapping a Baby Yoda into one of these, but the trick is simple: put the item in a box, and then wrap the box , according to a legit Macy's gift wrapper. Shutterstock

Boxes are your friend. You can find gorgeous ones that require nothing but the gift inside — and maybe just a bow on top. Shutterstock

Cheap paper is a trap — don't fall for it. Thick, heavy wrapping paper is easier to work with and looks so much more beautiful. Shutterstock

Scotch Double-Sided Tape Amazon Martha Stewart says double-sided tape is "indispensable" for wrapping gifts neatly, and I think you should trust her. See price on Amazon see on amazon

Polka Dot Santa Sack Target And when all else fails and you have a giant stuffed animal or a scooter or some other gift you can't even begin to figure out how to wrap nicely, toss it in a pretty bag. Done and done. $4 see on target

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