Creative Gift Wrap Ideas for a Vintage-Inspired Holiday

Text by Elizabeth Czapski

Gather up your favorite gift wrapping supplies and foster a state of mind fitting of the heirloom Yuletide ambience and classic motifs that grace a medley of wrapping paper rolls—from iconic Christmas illustrations and traditional plaids to pretty florals and chinoiserie. The color palette spans a broad spectrum of the season’s signature red and green hues, as well as notes of perennially beautiful blue, for a fresh yet familiar scheme. Solid-colored craft paper instills a grounding farmhouse element amid the mix of patterned counterparts.

Make your mantra “the more, the merrier.” Layer different wrapping papers on one package for depth and contrast. Vary ribbon colors, widths, and materials—satin, velvet, crocheted, ribbed, twine, strands of translucent sparkles, and beyond!

Bundle organic seasonal delights, such as winterberries, cinnamon sticks, or fresh greenery, for trimmings with a natural country twist.

Pair with old-fashioned postcards and artful gift tags that harmonize with the vintage-inspired paper prints that call to mind the enduring enchantment of holidays gone by.

Woven and wire baskets bring both height and function while adding to the rustic aesthetic of the display.

A scattering of simple, shiny baubles imbues a festal gleam.