Holiday gift wrapping does not have to be elaborate or even expensive. Simply using brown kraft paper or recycling brown paper bags can be the base for gorgeous gift wrap. Gift tags can be as simple as a piece of cardboard cut into a fun shape, such as a Christmas tree or star… or just a simple square. Ribbons can be ones you have on hand or simple natural or dyed twine tied around sprigs of evergreen, dried flowers, mini grapevine wreaths or even pinecones.
Brown kraft paper can also be hand-stamped using festive colored ink and rubber stamps in a variety of shapes or symbols. Vintage style alphabet stamps are a fun way to personalize your gifts or gift tags.
Handcrafted Gift Wrap and Tags
- Brown Kraft Paper or brown paper bags
- Cardboard or pre-cut gift tags
- Twine, natural or dyed or ribbon
- Dried flowers, pinecones, cinnamon sticks or other natural decorations
- Scissors
- Tape
- Rubber stamps
- Colored ink pads
- Cut brown kraft paper to the appropriate size for the gift you are wrapping. Secure with tape.
- Tie the gift with natural twine or ribbon. Wrap it multiple times to create a crisscross pattern or keep it simple with a single bow.
- Attach greenery, dried flowers, or other dried elements such orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise, small pinecones or small grapevine wreaths.
- Personalize your gift with handcrafted tags made from recycled kraft paper, cardboard or pre-made gift tags. Using alphabet stamps, hand-stamp your gift tags… or, stamp the name directly on the gift wrap! Festive colored ink pads and rubber stamps can be found online or at your local craft store.