10 Cute Ideas for Creative Gift Wrapping — Brightside

It is not easy to come up with unique ideas for gift wrapping on your own, so we made this guide for you to be inspired throughout the year. Even when the Christmas gift season is over, you can always come back here to read about cool ways to wrap gifts. Whether it’s for a birthday or a special event, these are the best tips from creative people.

1. Make cute creative gift wrap by adding some flowers.

You don’t need to spend a lot of money thinking about how to creatively wrap a gift box. Visit the nearest store where you can find products for around a dollar and discover beautiful plastic flowers and details that you can add to your wrapping paper. This is a pocket-saving idea that definitely makes your gift look like it’s on a whole other level.

2. Try a creative way to wrap a gift using clothes.

If you’re bored with traditional wrapping paper, give your gift-wrapping game a 180° turn. A cool way to wrap a gift is by using pieces of clothing. You can buy or start your DIY tie-dye project by cutting up some recycled clothing pieces and adapting them as wrapping paper.

Not only is this unexpected, but the result is a very creative wrapping idea.

3. Choose a theme for your next birthday gift wrap.

If you know the person’s favorite guilty pleasure, then this gift-wrapping idea is for you. Level up the game by adding some special themed details on the packaging. You can try finding decorative paper with the person’s favorite movie characters, cut out some pictures from a magazine, or print them yourself. The most important thing of all is that you let your creativity flow.

4. Change the traditional ribbon to a tulle ribbon for a cute gift wrap idea.

Traditional ribbons are pretty, but you can add a special touch to your gift wrapping by replacing them with tulle ribbons. This is not just a different way to wrap gifts, but it is certainly a way to stand out from the rest of the gift wrappers. Bonus points if you include a wooden or cardboard gift card.

5. An eco-friendly creative way to wrap a gift.

This can also be a perfect gift for the environment. Recycle brown paper grocery bags for a great free creative gift wrap. Make this a cool way to wrap gifts by adding some boho details like plants and other items.

6. A fun way to wrap your gifts is by drawing your own designs.

If you’re looking for fun ways to wrap a gift, then this idea is for you. All you need is some black wrapping paper and silver markers. Wrap your gifts with the black paper, then let your creativity guide your drawings with the silver marker. Make them as original as you want!

7. Add pressed flowers to get some seriously cute gift wrap.

This is perfect for a birthday gift-wrapping idea. Make beautiful gift wrap with locally pressed flowers, tissue paper, twine, and brown wrap. The result is a unique design that will make it almost impossible to open, as it will be too cute to rip.

8. The perfect birthday gift wrap is a cake box.

You will bring the best birthday present with this creative gift-wrapping idea. All you need is a circular box, which you will then decorate like a cake. You can add decorative paper on the edges and on the lid of the box and place some candles on top (made by hand with cardboard). This is an easy idea to replicate and quite creative.

9. Make fun and creative gift wrap for a book lover.

For that book-lover friend, this fun gift-wrapping idea will make it unforgettable. Personalize the gift box by wrapping it in colored paper and drawing on it as if it were the cover of a book. It’s highly recommended to make up your own book titles.

10. Wrap a gift box creatively by adding feathers.

It doesn’t matter what the season is, but if you’re looking for how to creatively wrap a gift box, this will add that elegant effect. Add feathers to your gift wrap to provide a different aesthetic. You can use different colored feathers and put them on top of the gifts. Be sure to match them with the rest of the decorations to make them look their best.

Bonus: The Best Gift Wrap Ideas come from internet users.

“Girl’s Bubble Bath Gift Wrap”

“Santa in chimney/fireplace wrap”

Cool gift wrap idea with origami.

“Christmas tree of gifts for my sister and brother-in-law, the tiny gifts contain gifts!”

“Fun with washi tape and googly eyes!”

Creative gift wrap sculpture.

Pink pony gift wrap

“Snowman gift wrap. Added a scarf and hat for decoration.”

“Pooh Bear Honey pot gift wrap for a baby shower!”

Which of these gift ideas would you like to recreate? Let us know in the comments!

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