Since Christmas gifts are viewed underneath a Christmas tree for up to a month before Christmas, they should look their best because they are part of your Christmas decorations.
Here are a few unique Christmas gift wrap ideas for you to consider this year.
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You do not have to use traditional store bought wrapping paper to wrap your Christmas gifts.
For more unique wrapping paper, you can use brown craft paper, newspaper, scrap booking paper, metallic wrapping paper, embossed wrapping paper, brown (or any other color) paper lunch bags, plain white paper decorated by your children, custom made gift wrap, crossword puzzle paper, sheet music, fabric, or whatever else you find interesting.
You might choose to use the exact same paper for all gifts, different recipients get different paper, or you use 3 to 5 coordinating wrapping papers for all gifts.
After the gift is wrapped, you can even spray it with a light dusting of fake snow or glitter spray paint.
Embellishments
Most people embellish their Christmas gifts with a simple bow and gift tag.
Instead of a store bought stick on bow or curling ribbon, consider using a real fabric bow for a designer touch.
Instead of sticker gift tags, consider using decorative hanging tags.
For a unique twist, use photographs of the recipient as the gift tag.
In addition to the bow and gift tag, add a little trinket, such as a faux flower, paper snowflake, jingle bells, feathers, a candy cane, a pine cone, an inexpensive piece of jewelry, metallic star stickers, a small toy, or Christmas ornament.
Color Scheme
Your Christmas gift wrap should coordinate with the Christmas decor and style of the tree it will be sitting underneath.
One unique color scheme idea is to use several different patterned printed papers with minimal colors (black and white or tan and red) and the same unique colored bow on each gift.
Another idea is to use 3 different colors of paper and the same 3 colors of ribbon in different combinations, but do not match the ribbon to the paper.
A more modern and elegant unique gift wrap color scheme idea is to use several different metallic and neutral colors, such as gold, silver, white, gray, and champagne.
Tip
Most any gift wrap will look classy as well as it is well executed.
Make sure to have your wrapping paper tight against your gift with sharp corners for a professional look.
