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5 creative Christmas wrapping ideas you need to try, according to Etsy
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5 creative Christmas wrapping ideas you need to try, according to Etsy
Wrapping Christmas gifts is one of the most magical parts of Christmas, especially if you've had a bit of time to find unique wrapping paper, source some special gift tags and watch a few gift wrapping how-to videos.
Luckily, Etsy has done the hard work for you this year. The online craft marketplace has just revealed their most popular Christmas gift wrapping searches for 2018. And they're so much more exciting than brown paper and string.
From the cut-out-and-keep interactive wrapping paper kids will love, to funny wrapping paper and a reusable gift wrap that helps the environment without compromising on festive fabulousness, here's five creative Christmas wrapping ideas that will set your gifts apart...
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1) Colouring book wrapping paper
Shoppers are increasingly looking to personalise their wrapping and ensure their gift stands out under the tree, and this year it’s all about using paper that is just as fun as the present inside. In fact, searches related to 'custom wrapping paper' have increased by a quarter on 2017.
There's plenty of options available, including chalkboard or colouring book paper which is a gift in itself. These designs can be instantly downloaded then printed at home. - 3/6
2) Interactive wrapping paper
How sweet is this dress-up penguin wrapping paper?
The tag can be cut out to make an adorable baby penguin paper doll. The wrapping paper is full of outfits to cut out and dress your little chick in.
Perfect for keeping big and little ones entertained while you're waiting for the turkey to cook.
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3) Funny wrapping paper
Puns are always a trend on Etsy, and this season sellers are adding a GSOH to everything from cheeky gift tags to playful wrapping paper. Guaranteed to raise a smile on Christmas Day.
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4) Retro-inspired wrap
One of the biggest trends for home decor this holiday season is the resurgence of retro and vintage motifs, and this trend is now taking hold in wrapping paper.
In the past six months, Etsy has seen an 87 per cent increase in searches related to 'vintage Christmas' (compared to the same time last year).
We're taken with these retro-inspired car decorations. They'll provide the perfect finishing flourish as an alternative to traditional tags. Just add names in marker pen.
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5) Reusable gift wrap
As we've woken up to the impact single-use plastic is having on the planet, more and more of us are searching for sustainable gift wrap alternatives.
So far this year, Etsy has seen over 25,000 searches related to 'wrapping cloth'. Reusable gift wrap is an impactful way to reduce
waste, while still still making your Christmas gifts pop.An essential element of Japanese culture, the furoshiki is a traditional fabric used time and time again to wrap, cover or carry just about anything. A gift in itself.
Swap the brown paper and string for these.
