Add decorations to gift bags. Use holiday cards to decorate plain white boxes. Embellish with dollar store faux flowers and berries. And use my favorite – kraft paper – to wrap your presents.
Here are a few creative ways to jazz up your Christmas gift wrap using items from the dollar store.
The dollar store is a great place to stock up on gift wrap, gift bags, holiday cards, ribbon, and bows. You can save a bundle! I think this is a great option for wrapping all of your gifts.
But if you want to get a little bit more crafty, here are a few ways to jazz up your gifts just a little bit.
Just watch this video below to see my crafty ideas:
Crafty Dollar Store Gift Wrap Ideas
White Gift Boxes + Holiday Cards
Materials
- plain white gift box
- holiday card
- twine
- faux red berries
- scissors
- double-sided tape
Instructions
- Assemble your white gift box.
- Place a holiday card (no envelope) on top of the box. Secure with double-sided tape, if desired.
- Wrap the whole box in twine - both horizontally and vertically 3 times each. Secure in the center of the twine "x" with a knot or bow.
- Tuck a small sprig of berries into the twine and tie to secure.
I did this with two types of holiday cards. This is a fantastic option if you have gifts that you need to give in bulk to team members or neighbors. You can just do them all in one fell swoop. Easy-peasy.
Dollar Store Gift Card Box
Materials
- gift card box
- 1-inch ribbon
- gold flowers
- scissors
Instructions
- Assemble the gift card box.
- Wrap the ribbon over two opposite corners of the gift box. Tie the ribbon on one of the corners.
- Cut to small ends of a gold silk flower.
- Place the flowers - facing in opposite directions - on the ribbon and secure with a knot.
- Cut the loose ribbon ends at a 45-degree angle.
I really like this navy-gold combo for holiday gifts. I honestly think blue is a really underrated color at Christmas time. BUT… you could do this with really any color ribbon/flower combination that you like.
Also – these little boxes can be used for more than just gift cards. If you are a maker and like to gift handmade jewelry, key chains, or other small items – this is a great way to wrap them.
Decorative Dollar Store Gift Boxes
Materials
- decorative dollar store gift box
- white twine - from the dollar store automotive section
- evergreen pipe cleaners
- faux greenery - any type, but I used this mini wreath/crown
- scissors
Instructions
- Wrap the gift box horizontally with twine 6-8 times. Tie in a knot or bow.
- Cut off a small section of greenery. Secure to the twine with a half-length of greenery pipe cleaner.
Dollar Store Gift Bags
I’m a huge fan of buying holiday gift bags at the dollar store. I did a whole video about how I make crafts with them. But they also have just plain solid color gift bags in the party supply section. Bonus: they are available year-round!
Decorating Dollar Store Gift Bags
Materials
- solid color gift bags
- white tissue paper
- brown twine
- snowflake ornaments
- scissors
- silver metallic permanent marker
Instructions
- Fill you gift bag with a present and white tissue paper.
- Cut the hanger off a snowflake ornament. Use brown twine to tie the ornamnet to the gift bag handle.
- Use a silver metallic marker to write on the bag. Decorate with holiday doodles if you like.
Rustic Neutral Dollar Store Gift Wrap
Materials
- plain white gift wrap
- brown twine
- faux greenery pipe cleaners
- faux greenery and white berries
- scissors
- OPTIONAL: hot glue for adding a pine cone
Instructions
- Wrap the gift in white gift wrap paper.
- Wrap the whole box in twine - both horizontally and vertically 3 times each. Secure in the center of the twine "x" with a knot or bow.
- Add a sprig of greenery - secure it to the twine with a greenery pipe cleaner.
- OPTIONAL: use hot glue to add a pine cone to the leaves.
Wrapping Gifts with Dollar Store Kraft Paper
I absolutely LOVE plain brown kraft paper. I always keep at least one roll in my craft room. Use it to make a table runner. Some gingerbread ornaments. Or even wrap gifts with it!
DIY Snowy Scene Gift Wrap Craft
Materials
- plain kraft paper
- metallic vase filler
- hot glue gun and hot glue
Instructions
- Wrap you gift with kraft paper.
- Use hot glue to attach individual metallic vase filler balls to the front of the gift. Make a triangle tree with the silver vase filler. Make a star topper and snowy scene with the white vase filler.
Wrapping Gifts with Kraft Paper and Dollar Store Ornaments
Materials
- kraft paper
- white twine
- scissors
- red truck ornament OR bottle brush and red berries
Instructions
- Wrap your gift with krraft paper.
- Wrap the whole box in twine - both horizontally and vertically 4 times each. Secure in the center of the twine "x" with a bow.
- Secure the ornament OR the bottle brush/berries combination in the center with twine.
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