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I’ve got an exciting post for you today! If you know me well, you know that wrapping gifts is my FAVORITE part about the holidays. I spend a lot of time putting thought into each gift because I love to get creative and make each one unique! Today I’m partnering with The Container Store to share some Simple Gift Wrapping Tips you can use to make your own gifts stand out among the rest!
Simple Gift Wrapping Tips
1 // Mix and match your wrapping paper.
I like having at least three different styles of paper that compliment each other, as I feel like it adds variety under the tree! The Container Store actually helps you with this by having papers in various themes! Simple shop by theme and get everything you need right in one spot! I loved this adorable buffalo check gift wrap, and the simple black and white print options. They also have a variety of gift boxes in themed prints, too!
2 // Layer on the ribbon.
I LOVE getting creative with my use of ribbon. I like to layer multiple ribbon styles to for a unique look, and I feel it makes the gift look more sophisticated! I try to pick up a variety of ribbon types in different textures, like burlap, woven, or satin. Twine is ALWAYS a good choice, too! If it’s a smaller gift, I like to wrap the twine around multiple times for a different look. I’m pretty basic with how I tie my ribbon (I was never good at that), but I don’t think a big bow is even necessary! The Container Store has so many beautiful ribbon options in a variety of sizes to match their beautiful paper!
3 // Add unique ornaments.
Sometimes I like to add a sweet little ornament for a special touch as a gift topper. It also doubles as a gift to add to their tree for the next year! I’m loving these adorable thermos ornaments from The Container Store, and they’re inexpensive too!
4 // Get creative with gift tags.
Gift tags are a really easy way to personalize a gift, and I love finding unique ones like this adorable vintage tree truck! Another fun option would be to use a chalk tip marker and draw the recipient’s name on the gift, or even draw a fun gift tag! It makes the gift truly special 🙂
5 // Add some sparkle or greenery.
This is one tip I’ve been doing for years, but I LOVE the way it looks and it’s SO simple. Adding a little spring of greenery or a sparkly stem from the craft store really adds the final finishing touch to your wrapped gift. I just simply place it underneath the ribbon, but you can also tie it into a cute little wreath! And here’s a tip: ask your local Christmas tree store for the extra trimmings. They’re FREE!
These simple tips are sure to make your gifts stand out this year! The best part is The Container Store makes it easy for you by carrying EVERYTHING you could possibly need! Their Gift Wrap Wonderland is their most celebrated collection of gift wrap, bows, ribbons, and packaging in the country! I honestly had no idea they carried gift wrap, and I’m SO impressed with the designs and quality! I might scoop up some more paper from their Rustic Theme (I love the little antler paper!).
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How do you make your holiday gifts unique?
Love this!!
The buffalo plaid is adorable! Maybe I’ll try adding ornaments this year!
I’ve been looking for a buffalo plaid wrapping paper!!!! So glad you shared this!
I love wrapping with neutral wrapping papers, or even brown butcher paper, and then adding ribbon to spice it up!
This is brilliant! Super easy, and simple, yet SO cute!!!
I love those gift tags. They are unique and cute
I LOVE gift wrapping too! As in, I literally take a day off of work every season so I can take my time and make them pretty. I had no idea the Container Store had that many options! Just scrolling through, I love love love the Holiday Headline recycled paper. BRB, have some gift wrap to buy.
Love the chalkboard paper!
This is great!!! Excited to purchase this wrapping paper! I️ love how it is organized at the website by theme; makes it a lot easier!
So cute!
What an awesome idea to add a tree trimming to a gift!!!!
Love these!! Lauren, you’re so creative and talented- I absolutely love following you on IG- thanks for being brutally honest all the time ????
I LOVE the chalkboard paper idea. I have a ton of liquid chalkboard pens and now I have wonderful ideas for my gifts!
Great tips! The wrapping paper is so cute 🙂
Such cute ideas! Love the chalkboard and stripe paper!!
Wow! I absolutely love the chalkboard paper! What a cute way to customize your gift!! What do you typically do when decorating the chalk paper??
Such a cute set up! Love the chalk board wrapping paper
I am totally loving the chalkboard paper! I also put a lot of time and effort into my wrapping, but have never seen this paper! Would be great for kids gift giving too! Love it!
Love the container store and all of your posts❤️
Loving the candy cane ribbon! I’ve never thought to layer like that!
Love all of them! ???? What an awesome idea to add ornaments, I’ve never thought to do that but it looks so cute! And adding greenery! Doing both if these this year now ????
I seriously love all of the wrapping paper and how you styled each gift! Christmas is my favorite time of year!! ????
I love the idea of adding an ornament as part of wrapping. It doubles as an additional gift too!
So excited about this!
I’m already obsessed with cute gift tags! Looking forward to trying the layered ribbon idea this year!
I Love how you add an ornament or greenery to your gifts, such a CUTE added touch!
Looove the buffalo plaid!
I love putting ribbon on packages. But why have I never thought of ornaments? Totally doing that this year. Thanks!!
I am loving the kraft wrapping paper this year! it is so fun to write on it and personalize it! I’ve also gotten some cute wrapping paper for Target!
Loving your gift wrap inspiration!!! I will definitely be getting some buffalo print, chalkboard, and maybe one other one. ????
Great Ideas!
Love the fresh greenery so much!
So cute and creative! Love the chalkboard paper and the little ornament or greenery additions. What a fun way to decorate and add to others decorations for the coming years!
Seriously this is so cute!!! You are GOALS Lauren!
Love the layers of ribbon! Will definitely incorporate that this year 🙂
Love this post! The chalkboard paper is so fun
I love the little tie on gift decorations!
So many cute ideas! Thank you!
Cute tags & i always use good ribbon and fun paper
Thank you for sharing the simple details that put gift wrapping over the top. It’s definitely refreshing to know that you can get such a high end look with a little bit of fresh greenery! Beautiful!
Beautiful wrapping, thanks for the tips!
Love this post. I think I may enjoy wrapping gifts as much as you do.
I love the simplicity of the stripes and plaid. Would love to find it in a white/silver/grey combo.
Loving these ideas. I loveee wrapping gifts. Thank you so much. Love following you!!
Wrapping gifts is my favorite part of the holidays as well. Container store has some amazing wrapping supplies!
Love the chalkboard paper!
So cute! Love all the paper and ribbons! Wrapping is also my fav ❤️
Absolutely obsessed! Gorgeous!!!
I love attaching photo ornaments instead of gift tags!
It looks so good!
I seriously cannot wait to get to wrapping!!! These are such fun awesome ideas! Xo!
Love the unique ornaments! May have to try that this year to spice up my gift wrapping game!
LOVE the Buffalo plaid paper. I’m on such a buffalo plaid kick this Christmas. Also putting ornaments on the presents is the best idea! I’m stealing that one!
I love gift wrapping as well! I used to work at a toy store and every Christmas it turned into mad house of gift wrapping, but I loved it! I might need to get that buffalo plaid for this year!
Beautiful!! Love the tip about free clippings!
I love the layered ribbon! I’ve always been intrigued by wrapping but have never been able to execute my plans.
I love the buffalo plaid! ????????????
I had no idea that chalkboard wrapper paper was I thing! I need to get some now. And the layering ribbon, I never would have thought of that.
I love that there are themes at the Cintainer store! Makes picking up the paper so easy!
Love the chalkboard and buffalo check wrapping paper. Some of these ideas I never thought of. Can’t wait to start wrapping!
I am loving the chalkboard paper idea!
Love the buffalo plaid!
Super excited to try these adorable ideas!
Super excited to try these adorable ideas!!! Always love this blog <3
Love the idea of layering. And your wrapping paper is so dang cute!!! You got me all in the holiday spirit!!
Love this post! I absolutely love finding the perfect wrapping paper and wrapping presents! Never thought to go to Container Store for wrapping paper but I’m loving all of those prints!!!
Wrapping gifts J’s my FAVOROTE!! Always on the lookout for cute paper 🙂
Great tips.
I love the layered ribbon look you used with the thin red and white striped ribbon over top!
I have never thought of using chalkboard paper before! I am super excited to try it out!
What a very generous giveaway! Thanks Lauren & The Container Store!
I love the red and green stripe paper with the truck tag. So cute. I also love the pops of greenery! I need to go buy some gifts now!
Love your free-be tree trimming idea and your packages are perfection!! Thanks Lauren! Great post as always!! ???? Happy Holidays
Big, big, big bows are my way to stand up when I’m wrapping gifts for my loved ones
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I love the chalkboard paper! So cute.
Perfectly timed post! I was just there looking through their beautiful paper selection yesterday and decided to place a big order this evening! Love your tips also!!
Duh! Why have I never thought of the container store for wrapping before?!? So smart! Love this post. ❤️
Love these ideas!!! And the plaid wrapping paper????????????
Love these ideas!
I’m definitely buying that charcoal paper ! I’m loving plaid mixed with solid colors & using poms as accents 🙂
I need to up my wrapping game this year. Great post with great ideas. I love the idea of adding an ornament to the top!
Great tips!
I’m going to have to stock up on ornaments after Christmas for next year!
Love adding greenery to gifts- looks so beautiful and rustic! And that buffalo check paper is ????????
wow these are beautiful! I love the ornaments on the gifts.
I LOVE how you layered the different types of ribbon. Great idea!
I had never heard of the chalk paper before. That is awesome!
These are such cute ideas. I love the chalk board one! We have lived in a tiny apartment for the past 4 years and this is my first Christmas with a 3D tree. We just used the ikea printed fabric one. Which was actually pretty cute, it just doesn’t have “under the tree” vibes haha
I love the chalkboard paper, I will be trying that and some buffalo check paper!
You wrap your presents beautifully!!
My favorite is the added tree trimmings! I never would have thought of that.
Love the layered ribbon look!
I love the greenery!
Wrapping the presents is one of my favorite things about the holidays. My husband even asked me this year if we have to go all out with the bows and a ton of different wrapping paper. I’m not sure why he even asked bc he knew the answer. I love that you add ornaments and greenery to the presents too. I’m going to have to try it this year. Thanks for all the great tips. I love your style and how genuine you always are, and your insta storied always make my day.
Love all the paper !
Love love the little ornaments you added!
Loooooove the buffalo plaid!
These all look so beautiful!
I love the pinstripe paper????
I love that you used multiple types of ribbon on a package and loved the greenery! I’ve never seen that! Great ideas!❤️
LOVE your ideas!!
I love the chalkboard wrapping paper. It’s always one of my faves to use…we like to use a chalk paint pen and write Christmas song lyrics on gifts 😉
So many fun ideas!
Great tips! I have old Christmas corsages and ribbons that were my grandmothers. I love putting them on packages for my kids each year. It’s become a family tradition!
So many cute ideas I’ve never thought of doing. Excited to wrap some presents now.
Loving how you layered the ribbon! Such an easy way to make presents look pretty!
I love the chalkboard wrapping paper! I’ve got to try that on my families gifts or for any occasion.
I love all the gift wraps that you have there. They all bring the holidays spirits! I wish I was creative with wrapping presents but I’m going to try this year. Happpy holidays
Love the layering of the ribbon! The Container Store always has the best wrapping paper!
I love the container store….and first wrap. This was a helpful post!
I love the chalkboard paper idea! Trying that this year!
Loving all these tips and tricks! You’re amazing! And such a cute momma and momma to be!
Love this whole post, I want to live under your tree lol
I’m totally gonna do the tree sprigs! Love that!!!
Oh my goodness! I need lessons!! So cute!
Love wrapping gifts! The endless possibilities for tags might be my favorite part!
Love all of these! I didn’t know The Container Store carried such cute Christmas items!
I love adding ornaments!!
Love these tips! So simple and easy to do. Definitely will be incorporating these this year!
Love the idea of using greenery with ribbons! And the idea of using a chalk crayon. Will you wrap my gifts? 🙂
Love the patterns you picked!
I seriously want them all!!
Love your gift wrapping ideas!
Im loving the chalkboard gift wrap, such a great idea!!!
This is so cute! I love wrapping too! But I wouldn’t have thought about the container store having all those options. Now I have to go check it out!!
I can’t even decide which one is my favorite, they’re truly all so beautiful!
I love putting the sprigs of greenery on the gifts!! Putting ornaments is a favorite of mine also! I’m obsessed with plaid wrapping paper this year. Love your Christmas style so much!
Love all the little details like the grennery and the ornaments!! Such great ideas hope I have time to try some of these this year!
I love the snowflake paper!!!
I love this post! I have to try the container store gift wrap. I like nice wrapping paper.. not too thin. They have a ton of options!
I love idea of adding an ornament and the chalkboard wrapping paper! I can’t wait to try these! <3
Wow! Love this wrapping paper, the chalk one I have never seen before! So neat, I would love to get some!! Great job Lauren it looks great!! Thanks for sharing!
I’m definitely going to start wrapping my presents with a unique ornament each year.
The plaid is my favorite!!
I’m loving your idea of buffalo plaid. Definitely thinking about it because everything else will be silver and gray themed.
I’m loving the chalkboard paper!
Thanks for these tips! Super cute!!!
Great ideas- thank u for sharing
So many fun ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Omg love the giveaway!! My favorite wrapping paper is matte black or natural paper with twine and a cute topper ♥️
I live the chalkboard paper !
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I have been waiting for this post for so long!
Love mixing paper, but making sure it all blends well! Wrapping gifts is my favorite part of the holidays as well! I always get so sad when all my gifts have been wrapped!
LOve these suggestions. Container store always has such a nice selection and quality!Love their wrapping paper!
I like to put ribbon strings with tags and vintage wrap paper and black and red squares ????
Love adding ornaments and greenery to gifts!!!!
These are adorable!! I love wrapping gifts and she are just amazing! Adding the ornaments is the perfect touch!!
I love the chalkboard idea.
I love the Container Store for wrapping paper, and stocking stuffers too!! Great idea to ask for the tree trimmings!!
Love everything about these tips and how each present feels like you personalized it in some way with different paper and assessories!
Love the simplicity of doing the ribbon without making bows! And the adding little ornaments is such a cool idea!
Thank you!
This year I’m going to do brown paper tied up with string! I think there’s something so magical about that line from sound of music – – these are a few of my favorite things!!
I’m liking the metallic theme collection
Love the creative gift tags!
I love the chalkboard paper! I’ve never seen that before! Last year I bought a bunch of brown butcher paper and had my daughter paint it to design her own wrapping paper. Then we wrapped the grandparents’ gifts in it- it was a big hit!!
Love the chalkboard paper!!! ????
I am liking the add greenery, chalkboard paper and add an ornament.
Cute ideas!
Love the chalkboard paper!
I love the chalk idea! So cute and personal!
The Container Store always has amazing gift wrapping. I decorate in The 12 Days of Christmas only so am lucky to find this theme at The Container Store. Love your ideas and the chalkboard paper is fabulous!
Using greenery is such a neat ideas and love the chalkboard paper!!
I love all of it. I love wrapping gufts. I especially like the metallie and the rustic.
Great tips, thank you!!
I’ve so been looking for Buffalo check paper. Yay! Thank you!
Your style is impeccable all around. Great home decor, outfits, and gift wrapping skills. Thanks for the inspo!
Love these ideas! I love to mix and match as well but still have complimentary patterns. I can’t wait to add these adorable gift tags this year!!
Love all of this!
I like all the cute Christmas print wrapping paper. It’s what we always used growing up.
Love the ideas now to find time! Plus my husband REALLY loves cartoon paper- killing me!
I love the variety of wrapping! So cute
Absolutely love wrapping presents for Christmas! Thanks for the tip on tying ornaments to the presents! Feels like a no brained but obviously I was out of that loop lol
I love the little thermos ornaments. Your wrapping is on point. I seriously am obsessed with making my gifts be over the top.
I love mixing and matching wrapping paper too that’s within the same theme!
I am planning on doing plain brown paper with different colored ribbons for each person.
Loving the tip about layering ribbon! I think that will make a big difference!
I love the ribbon layering and adding the greenery.
I love the layered ribbons and sprigs of greens!
Thanks for sharing these ideas! I love spicing up the ribbon with a fun ornament or gift tag!
I really like the idea of adding an ornament to a gift because then you can personalize it with engraving or pick out one that the recipient would really love and that definitely makes the gift a little more special!!
I had no idea chalk board wrapping paper existed, I’m so excited to try that this year!!!! And pray my toddler doesn’t try to touch all the presents lol
Ooooohh it’s a marker, not actual chalk!
I love this, can’t wait to wrap all my gifts this year!
Love the buffalo plaid paper and layering different ribbons!!