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    How to Wrap a Gift Creatively – 25 DIY Tag and Gift Wrap Ideas

    Updated: Sep 24, 2021 by Annette Browning

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    Fun and Creative Ideas for Wrapping and Tagging Christmas Presents, Birthday Gifts and more.

    Gift giving is no longer just about the present inside, is it? No way, the wrapping and presentation of that special gift is almost as important these days.

    Sure, there are lots of pretty and colorful store bought paper and tags but why not do something a little more special and fun?

    So, I went in search of unique and creative ways for wrapping and tagging your presents that go beyond the norm from hand sewn gift bags to homemade wrapping papers.

    There is even a special gift wrap idea for kids that is super cool. The first section is all about the wrapping. You can find the DIY gift tags at the bottom of the post.

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    we may receive a small commission. See full Disclosure for details.

    Useful Supplies:

    • Blank Gift Tags
    • Felt Sheets
    • Colorful Ribbon
    • Patterned Paper

    Also check out Best Gifts for Crafters . . . Gift Ideas for Knitters and Crocheters and Gifts for Quilters

    DIY Gift Wrap Ideas

    DIY Mini Christmas Stocking Gift Card Holder

    These adorable little Christmas Stockings are the perfect size to hold a Gift Card

    by Happiest Camper

    DIY Mini Stocking Gift Card Holder

    Custom Cardstock Gift Box

    This tutorial shows you how to create handmade gift boxes using colorful and patterned scrapbooking paper

    by Tikkido

    Handmade Gift Box Idea

    Upcycled Sweater Gift Bag Wine Sleeve

    Repurpose those old, ugly sweaters into fun gift bags for wine bottles

    by FiberArtsy

    Easy Wine Gift Bag from an Old Sweater

    DIY Recycled Paper Gift Bow

    Recycle old catalog and magazine pages into colorful gift bows

    by Craft Invaders

    How to make a Gift Bow

    DIY Felt Envelopes for Gift Cards

    Here is a festive way to make a custom envelope for a gift card. Not just for Christmas gifts either. Simply change the color of your fabric and ribbon!

    Gift card holder made with felt and ribbon

    by Sum Of Their Stories


    Kraft Paper and Jute Gift Wrap

    A super simple, yet elegant way to wrap a Christmas or Birthday Present using brown craft paper, jute string and some ornaments.

    by Northern Cheapskate

    Brown paper gift wrap with ribbon and ornament tags

    Gift Wrap Ideas for Men

    Here’s a fun nautical theme gift wrap idea for him!

    by Mom’s & Crafters

    Unique gift wrap ideas for him. Nautical themed paper

    DIY Paper Gift Box

    by The Thinking Closet

    These elegant little handmade gift boxes are perfect for wrapping a small item like jewelry.

    Homemade small Gift Box for jewelry

    Easy Snowflake Gift Decoration Idea

    These cute snowflake cut-outs can also double as a fun gift tag

    by Cutefetti

    Snowflake cutout Christmas Gift Tag or Decoration

    Easy Sew Drawstring Gift Bag

    The beauty of these fabric gift bags is that you can make them to fit presents of any size from very small to extra large.

    by Happiest Camper

    Easy Sew Fabric Drawstring Gift Bag

    Reindeer Gift Bag Idea

    This DIY gift bag is a super cute way to wrap a wine bottle for a hostess gift.

    by A Bride On A Budget

    Reindeer wine gift bag

    Tie Dye Wrapping Paper

    Make your own patterned wrapping paper with dye! Great for Christmas but you can also customize your paper to the occasion.

    by Diana Rambles

    Tie Dyed Tissue Paper

    Sponge Stamped Homemade Wrapping Paper

    Sponge stamping is a great way you can make customized wrapping paper for any holiday or occasion.

    by Confessions Of An Overworked Mom

    Homemade sponge painted craft paper wrap

    Air Force Flight Suit Gift Wrap Idea for Kids

    What kid wouldn’t absolutely love to get a Birthday or Christmas present wrapped up like an Air Force Flight Suit?

    by Organized 31

    Air Force Uniform gift wrapping ideas for kids

    Homemade Holiday Crackers

    by Homemade Heather

    Holiday Crackers give an old world feel to your gift wrapping. They are perfect for wrapping a small gift or you can use them for a decoration or gift tag.

    Craft Paper Christmas Cracker

    Furoshiki Gift Wrap with Old T Shirts

    Furoshiki gift wrapping allows you to wrap up your gift in upcycled gift wrap and reuse it year after year. 

    by Swoodson Says

    Furoshiki style using old t shirts

    Monogrammed Homemade Gift Wrap

    by Salvaged Living

    Monogrammed Gift

    Eco Friendly and Green Gift Wrapping Ideas

    Here are a bunch of environmentally friendly gift wrapping ideas from using mason jars as well as this present wrapped in a fun Christmas towel.

    by Chas’ Crazy Creations

    Environmentally friendly ideas for wrapping presents

    DIY Gift Tag Ideas

    Stained Glass Sharpie Gift Tags

    These cool faux stained glass gift tags would also make fun Christmas tree ornaments.

    by Tikkido

    Handmade Gift Tag that looks like stained glass

    Handmade Canning Lid Gift Tag

    Here is a great idea for a custom gift tag that uses upcycled canning lids and of course, glitter!

    by Homespun Seasonal Living


    Personalized Photo Gift Tags and Decoration

    A great way to personalize a Christmas present or Birthday gift is with photo gift tags

    by Lovely Etc.

    Old photos used for gift tags

    DIY Postage Stamp Gift Tags

    by Pillar Box Blue

    Here is a creative way to upcycle and re-use old postage stamps into handmade gift tags.

    Tags made with old stamps

    Upcycled Fabric Gift Tags

    You can repurpose colorful fabric scraps into personalized gift tags with this fun tutorial.

    by Swoodson Says

    Fabric tags

    Repurposed Denim Gift Tag

    Instead of throwing out your old blue jeans, why not upcycled and repurpose them into fun, personalized tags for presents?

    by Pillar Box Blue

    Homemade Denim Gift Tag with Monogram

    Faux Knit Mitten Gift Tag

    What a super cute way to make a fun gift tag! This looks like knitting but is much simpler so don’t think you have to know how to knit to make this tag.

    by Tikkido

    Faux Knit Mitten Gift Tag

    Christmas Ornament Gift Bag

    I love this simple gift bag sewing project that uses inexpensive, white broadcloth fabric.

    hand sews Christmas gift bags

    I hope you found some fun ideas for your own gifts. And, as always, if you have a fun idea, please leave it in the comments below!
    Enjoy,
    Annette

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