DIY Christmas Gift Wrapping Concepts from Scandinavia, Exquisitely Charming
In the spirit of the holiday season, we've gathered eight creative and easy-to-execute gift wrapping ideas to make your presents stand out. From rustic bells to paper trees, these ideas strike the perfect balance between simplicity and creativity.
- Paper Tree & Paper Cut-Outs Use brown or kraft paper as a canvas and add hand-drawn designs or cut-out shapes like Christmas trees or stars. These personalised touches will add a festive look to your gifts.
- Rustic Bells Attach tiny rustic bells to gift ribbons or twine for a charming, traditional sound and visual effect. Pair these with natural kraft paper or linen textures to evoke a cozy, rustic feel.
- Furoshiki Wrapping This Japanese wrapping technique uses cloth, such as linen or cotton scarves. It's eco-friendly, reusable, and perfect for wrapping oddly shaped gifts or adding a soft textile touch.
- Foraged Items Collect small pinecones, sprigs of evergreen, cinnamon sticks, or dried orange slices to tuck under ribbons or tie directly onto gifts. These natural elements add authentic seasonal scents and textures, enhancing the rustic or woodland aesthetic of your wrapping.
- Linen Fabric Similar to Furoshiki, use linen or other fabric pieces to wrap gifts for a sophisticated, eco-conscious alternative to paper. Linen provides a textured, natural look and when combined with dried flowers or twine, it can create a beautiful presentation.
- Dried Flowers Add delicate dried flowers like lavender, baby's breath, or eucalyptus tied with simple string, enhancing visual interest and giving your gifts a personalised, handmade appearance.
- Paper Cut-Out Trees A simple yet lovely idea is to create a paper tree shape from a long 'ribbon' of wrapping paper. This can be secured with twine or ribbon, and adorned with paper cut-out stars or other festive designs.
For those seeking additional inspiration, consider exploring our Christmas archive or following the step-by-step guide by Swede Helena Lyth for creating decorative cut-outs in wrapping paper. These ideas are suitable for those who prefer to make things from scratch as well as those who want a simple, attractive touch.
Embrace the holiday spirit by making an evening of gift wrapping with candlelight and mulled wine. You might even want to create a riddle for each present, inspired by Swedish tradition. For a touch of rustic charm, consider incorporating rustic bells, available on Etsy, into your wrapping.
Happy wrapping!
- To add a touch of fashion-and-beauty to your gift wrapping, choose delicate dried flowers like lavender, baby's breath, or eucalyptus to tie with simple string, creating a visually appealing and handmade look.
- For those who enjoy DIY home-and-garden projects, you could create paper tree shapes from wrapping paper and adorn them with hand-drawn designs, reminiscent of landscape designs in home and garden magazines.
