Six Innovative Homemade Christmas Gift-Wrapping Concepts Hailing from Scandinavia
As the holiday season approaches, the gift-wrapping phase is a much-anticipated part for many individuals. However, the reality often differs from the initial plans, with visions of hours spent baking, creating DIY decorations, and making personalised wrapping paper.
But fear not! This article presents a collection of 13 gift-wrapping ideas that aim to make presents look pretty without requiring extensive time or effort. With a focus on a natural touch, these ideas are perfect for those who love a rustic and elegant aesthetic.
- Brown Paper Canvas: Use plain brown kraft paper as a canvas for DIY decorations. Hand-drawn designs, rubber-stamped patterns, or stenciled images can be added, allowing for personalised and stylish presentation.
- Watercolor or Ink Pen Drawings: Wrap gifts with brown paper and decorate them with watercolor or ink pen drawings. Christmas trees, gingerbread houses, or vintage-style prints make the gifts unique and inexpensive.
- Custom Rubber Stamps or Stencils: Use rubber stamps or stencils to make custom patterns on plain paper, ideal for holiday motifs.
- DIY Wrapping Paper: Create homemade wrapping paper by printing designs using styrofoam stamps. Children can help draw the designs, adding a personal touch.
- Alternatives to Traditional Bows: Instead of bows, tie gifts with twine or ribbon and attach small natural elements like pine sprigs, dried flowers, or vintage trinkets to elevate the look.
- Furoshiki and Natural Dyed Clothes: Furoshiki, natural dyed clothes, can also be used for gift wrapping, adding a unique and cultural touch to your presents. (Photos: Dans le Sac)
- Christmas Tree Shape: Create a Christmas tree shape using a long 'ribbon' cut from the wrapping paper. This simple yet effective idea adds a festive touch to your gifts.
- Rustic Decorations: Jingle bells, small sprigs of greenery, and wildflowers taped on can be used for a rustic and elegant look. (Photo credit: Nathalie Myrberg)
- Vintage-Inspired Gift Tags: Free printable vintage-inspired gift tags can complement the DIY wrapping style.
- Creative Cut Outs: Helena Lyth demonstrates a step-by-step guide for creating decorative cut outs in wrapping paper.
- Riddles: As is common in Sweden, creating a riddle to go with each Christmas present can add an extra layer of fun and anticipation.
- A Scandinavian Table Setup: A Scandinavian table setup is featured as part of the Christmas theme, providing inspiration for your gift-wrapping space.
- Mulled Wine and Candlelight: The article suggests making an evening of the gift-wrapping process with candlelight and mulled wine (glögg).
This article provides gift-wrapping ideas suitable for individuals who prefer to make things from scratch and those who prefer a simpler approach. It also includes a Christmas archive section for further inspiration. Whether you're still finishing your Christmas shopping or eagerly awaiting the gift-wrapping phase, these ideas are sure to add a touch of charm to your holiday season.
[1] Eva Kosmas Flores [2] [Article Link] [3] Dans le Sac [4] Nathalie Myrberg [5] Helena Lyth
- For those seeking to add a touch of DIY fashion to their lifestyle, this article also suggests using Furoshiki, natural dyed clothes for a unique and cultural gift wrapping approach.
- To create a harmonious and elegant lifestyle at home during the holiday season, consider incorporating rustic decorations such as pine sprigs, dried flowers, and wildflowers on homemade wrapping paper for a rustic and elegant home-and-garden concept.
