7 Beautiful Kraft Paper Gift Wrapping Ideas
Plain brown paper, twine and a few natural touches make gift wrapping look boutique-level for pennies.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 10 minutes per gift
- Cost
- Pennies
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Natural Jute Twine, 3-Ply
For gift wrap, wreaths, tags and a hundred other crafty things.
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Bottle Brush Trees, Set of 12
Bleach them, dye them, or leave them natural for easy holiday vignettes.
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Cardstock Variety Pack, 100 Sheets
Sturdy 65 lb paper in soft colors, perfect for cards, tags and paper flowers.
Shop nowA roll of kraft paper is the most versatile thing in my gift closet. It works for birthdays, holidays and “just because,” and it costs a fraction of printed paper.
1. Twine and a sprig of greenery
Wrap with jute twine and tuck in a sprig of rosemary or eucalyptus. Simple and fragrant.
2. Hand-stamped paper
Use a potato stamp or a rubber stamp in white or gold ink to create your own pattern.
3. Mini tree topper
Tie a tiny bottle brush tree into the bow for the sweetest holiday detail.
4. Dried orange slices
Bake thin orange slices at 200°F for 3 hours and thread them onto twine.
5. Painted names
Skip the tag: paint the recipient’s name right on the package with a white paint pen.
6. Paper flower bow
Make a quick paper rosette from cardstock in place of a ribbon bow.
7. Fabric ribbon scraps
Tear strips of linen or muslin for soft, rustic ribbon.
