30 Elegant Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas (Use as Decor, Too)

You don't have to be super-creative with this. You really can just find some wrap that you love that fits your decor - rustic, modern farmhouse, boho, minimalist- whatever - and just use that with a few embellishments! You can even go with an 'object' theme - snowflakes, snowmen, Christmas trees, etc. (This post also has my best cheap Christmas decorating tips!)

If you are into a more minimalist or Scandinavian look, these printable gift tags with Kraft paper and some pine branches are just perfect!

How I love the look of this! Natural, rustic, but so classy!

If you like a lot of natural, evergreen type decor, something like this would look beautiful!

How beautiful is this string garland? What a touch! (And who didn't know Pottery Barn had a blog?!? )

I love, love, love the rustic feel of this burlap sack being used as gift wrap - and it is stunning as decor! You need to check out all her ideas in this post. Gorgeous.

Fabric ribbons is another great way to add some Christmas flair to your gift. You can even repurpose fabric or clothes you have laying around or use fabric scraps!

Using ribbon is another fabulous way to create texture and add some really unique details to your Christmas gift decor!

You don't need to stick to just brown Kraft paper! This red buffalo check is stunning all by itself or you can mix in the brown paper to add a little contrast. Lovely either way.

How beautiful is this! I love the creativity to use sheet music. A perfectly nostalgic and rustic feel!

This is such a pretty idea! A simple green boxwood wreath and burlap ribbon. A beautiful tag in the middle is just the finishing touch!

I'm definitely a sucker for anything with Kraft paper! I love how this one looks with jute string and pine.

This is a super-unique way to decorate gifts, especially if your decor has a vintage flair!

Gift bags could easily work, and these driftwood tree bark tags would give a nice rustic touch!

If you want to step up your wrapping and gift tag game, a fun pom-pom is a great way to embellish a gift!

This is a super-fun idea if you really like that rustic look. You can download free printable wood-grain wrapping paper to recreate this idea! Tutorial for that fabulous fur bow is included, too.

If artist talent is in your wheel house, custom-drawn giftwrap would make excellent decor! These are done with puff paint, but paint pens or Sharpies would work just the same!

Oh my word, how genius is this?!? Keep your eyes open for their Christmas bags this season! Perfect for eco-friendly people who love to repurpose!

I love how the baker's twine is stretched around this gift! Put an ornament on top to tie it all together (no pun intended... well, maybe intended, lol.).

Here's another way you can use Kraft paper - add a fun design with Chalk Couture or even a stencil! So many possibilities here!

This tag is made with an ornament and would look amazing as something to be included in gift wrap decor.

If you like a little bit of fun and/or color, I love the boho vibe of this fabric tassel gift wrap!

This display is a combo of printed kraft paper along with white paper and handdrawn Christmas trees! With dried oranges attached, it gives a nostalgic and old-fashioned feel, blending old with new.

By stringing some fun holiday tags on some twine, you can create any look that suits your style. A few other embellishments and you can make a whole holiday scene!

Here's another super cute way to use a gift bag - thread some fabric ribbon through it. Super cute if you're going with a Kraft paper theme!

You really can go wrong by taking your gift wrapping up a few notches with printable gift tags. This is a super-easy way to decorate gifts without a lot of fuss!

Stamps are another way to add a little bling to your Christmas wrapping. You can make your own as instructed in this post, or you can just use regular Christmas stamps. Either would look amazing!

Sponges are another fun way to stamp and decorate a gift, and once you have the method down, there are so many possibilities for this!

Navy blue is definitely a trending! I love this crisp, classic wrap idea, and those knots are fantastic!

How fun are these little crackers! These can be added as decor under the tree, in stockings, and in all those small nooks and crannies that need a little something!

This is a mixture of a few of the ideas above, but I love how it came together...twine, a gift tag and an accent piece.