40+ Gift Wrap Ideas for the Holidays and More

Learn how to make your own wrapping paper with stamps, ink, and wooden tags! This is a cute nautical theme, but you can customize this a variety of ways.

Make this simple Christmas gift wrap using Mod Podge and confetti! Easy enough that kids can do it. If you are a confetti lover, you should check out these other great confetti crafts.

Tissue paper isn't just for gift bags! You can use it to wrap gifts in some interesting ways. The colors are great for times outside the holidays as well!

This butterfly wrapping paper is easy to make – and the butterflies look like they are coming off the package! Impress any gift recipient with your creativity. You can see how trees were done here.

Ashley made simple Sharpie journals as gifts. Then she used the same idea for the wrap! Just plain black paper with gold Sharpie writing.

Paper triangles, gel pens, and tape turn into pretty Christmas trees on plain white kraft paper. I love the color choices here!

Not sure how to wrap a gift? You can add some color with either 1) pom poms or 2) colorful pennant flags! You'll love how easy this is to do.

Turn your plain, solid wrapping paper into glittery striped paper using double sided tape and glitter. So easy, and really pretty!

Make this colorful mini felt garland with a sewing machine! Not only can you use it to wrap gifts, but you can use it to hang when the wrapping is done.

Use watercolors to paint plain white kraft paper! You really don't need any painting skills, Jennifer shows you how easy it really is.

Use recycled brown paper and free natural materials to create festive designs that everyone loves! I think the mini trees are so cute.

Can't find the exact stamp you want for your stamped wrapping paper? Ashley shows you how to make your own and then create themed paper.

If you don't feel very artistic, you can combine Sharpie with paint and pom poms to make this unique effect. Don't be afraid to experiment with colors!

Turn plain yellow gift wrap into adorable emojis! Just cut out shapes from cardstock paper and glue them on.

If you have some wrapping paper - but maybe not enough to wrap an entire gift - that doesn't mean you're out of luck. Wrap it with kraft paper or a different paper and then put some unique bows on top with your wrapping paper scraps!

This looks similar to the butterfly wrap from earlier, but is much easier to create! Just fold the hearts in half and attach to the paper.

Erin wrapped the box in gray paper and went once around with two kinds of ribbon: white grosgrain and textured orange cotton. Then she glued on teeny pom-poms to make tiny sheep, and added heads and legs with a black marker. I cannot even with this one, you guys.

Making Christmas handprints is a super fun holiday activity to do with your kids! After you're done doing the craft, then you can use the paper to wrap the gifts.

You've seen confetti glued onto packages. Why not use colorful sequins as well? Draw out your design in pencil, then glue the sequins on top. It's so easy a kid can do it.

Add cupcake liners to tyour gift wrap and then draw ornament tops on them for a festive upcycled wrap.

Plain wrapping paper and classic curling ribbon can look amazing, with a little creativity. This idea was used to gift My Little Pony favors, but you could tie any toy or favor on top.

Use packing tape image transfers to create a pretty collage on your present. Half the fun is finding the magazine pages to use for the transfers!

Add shapes to your white paper using washi tape. Just cut out the shapes and spread them around the gift - super easy!

Write or draw designs using chalk on black kraft paper wrap. Your only limit is your imagination!

These gem strands are genius, and you can use them in so many ways around the holidays (including to wrap packages!) Making the strand is pretty straight forward.  Apply the craft glue to the gems, lay the yarn on top, then place another glue coated gem on top.

You can use this idea on plain boxes as shown, or wrap your gift with plain paper and add the Duck tape stripes, polka dots and 'ribbon.'

Make this fun black cat paper gift box! It’s perfect for someone that has a Halloween birthday, or for any kitty lover in your life.

Use white paint to create some cute wrapping paper. Molly shows you how easy it is to make this artistic wrap without having any art skills.

Have your kids get involved with the wrapping by having them add handprints (or foot) with paint. A fun activity for them and super cute paper for you!

Plain brown kraft paper, a silver pen and your imagination is all you need for this DIY gift wrap! Bonus? No big bows to get squished when you pile up the presents.

Use Chalk Couture, a chalk transfer product that is just like a silkscreen, to add elegant holiday sayings to your plain wrap.

If you have nice handwriting, do some hand lettering on your package with a marker. It is neat how something as generic as "to you from me with love" can look so good!

Use washi tape to add writing to your gift. It is easy to maneuver and makes a really cute package!

Make a super cute woodland themed gift box with this fun fox craft idea! Kids will love making it and you probably have a lot of the supplies already.

Add holiday lights to your plain wrap using sponge painting and a marker. Super easy! Your kids could even help with this.

No ribbons or bows? Just grab a metallic Sharpie and draw them on! Use any Christmas paper you like, or plain, and draw right on top.