That's a Wrap! Chic Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas & Decor

For those who love the holiday season, it can be pretty easy to list off the best aspects of the season: The festive, bright Christmas decorations, the fun of shopping for the perfect Christmas gifts, and of course, the indulgent and delicious Christmas bitings. Most people who celebrate Christmas can probably relate to being able to tell who's given which gifts by the quality of the wrapping. There are the presents that have perfectly folded corners and elaborately tied bows, and then there are those that that are barely being held together with tape and some paper-thin wrapping paper.

Of course, it's the thought of giving the gift that matters more than the wrapping or even the gift itself, but still — being able to create a beautifully wrapped present is always a nice touch during the holidays. If you're not especially crafty, though, it can be hard to know the best, most effective ways to wrap presents. There are a ton of gorgeous options out there, though, if you do a little digging — and most of them are affordable, easy, and quick, too. Curious where to start? Here are 5 gift wrapping ideas to kick off your holiday season.

1. Natural Elements

Wrap your presents with a hint of the great outdoors. Put a fun spin on your Christmas wrapping this year by stepping out into your backyard for inspiration. Gather up twigs from your pine trees, pine cones, and other natural elements to incorporate into your gift wrap. The key to this wrapping technique is to use plain white or brown paper with natural twine ribbon to secure the twigs and pine cones into place. If you want to go the extra mile, you can even wrap the present in burlap to tie the whole rustic look together.

2. Go for gift bags

Gift bags are a great alternative to wrapping paper and can easily be re-used and re-purposed time and time again. You could also try giving plain paper shopping bags a Christmas makeover by decorating them with stamps and pens.

3. Stocking

Forget wrapping paper altogether, and start using a good old fashioned stocking!There is nothing more exciting than a filled stocking at the end of the bed or under the Christmas tree.A personalised stocking for each member of the family will last for years and becomes a lovely memory for years to come.

4. Newspaper or Book Page Wrapping

Another spectacular way to wrap your presents is to use newspaper rather than buying wrapping paper. You can pick a part of the newspaper that the recipient enjoys reading, like the funnies or the business section. Using newspaper adds a unique appeal because of the designs the text makes. You might even wrap your presents in Christmas news stories. Another fun idea might be to incorporate book pages from their favorite books into the wrapping.

5. Keep With Tradition

Gift wrapping can be delightful; and you don't want it to be stressful. A gift wrapped in traditional green or red paper can look classic. Or you can get crazy and try out a few different types of wrapping. Whatever you choose to do, remember it's not just about the Christmas present, but the act of giving itself.

Be sure to check out Chandarana Foodplus and Juttsons Bookshop for all your holiday gift wrapping materials and Christmas deccorations. They are such a fun places to shop over the holidays!