Crafty Ways to Wrap a Present


Start with a roll of brown paper and add a dash of holiday magic.


Joy on Wheels
Joy on Wheels


Joy on Wheels
Cyclists of all ages will light up when they see a bike bell tied to their gift.

Available at: Kraft paper, amazon.com, $8; Dringdring Lite-Brite bike bell, dringdring.bigcartel.com, $24.

GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK

A Holiday Frame of Mind
A Holiday Frame of Mind


A Holiday Frame of Mind
Frame your well wishes inside a wall decal designed by artist Julia Rothman.
Available at: Instantly antique decals, blueribbongeneralstore.com, $25; Pen-Touch medium-point white marker, amazon.com, $5


Pirate's Booty
Pirate's Booty


Pirate's Booty
When you can't afford to buy your first mate a yacht, send her a boozy libation tied with a nautical rope bracelet instead. Ahoy!
Available at: Gens du Monde bronze finish hook nautical bracelet, etsy.com, $10-$25; Decadent Designs seahorse hang gift tag, etsy.com, $14 for six.

WHERE TO GO TO ESCAPE THE HOLIDAY MADNESS

Paint by Numbers
Paint by Numbers


Paint by Numbers
If you're celebrating holidays south of the border (or even if you're not), whip up a colorful masterpiece inspired by this year's Aztec nail art trend.
Available at: Liquitex basic acrylic paints, dickblick.com, $5-$75


Made from Scratch
Made from Scratch


Made from Scratch
Even if the oven is not your friend, pose as a pastry chef when wrapping cookbooks and spatulas in fresh-from-the-bakery twine.
Available at: Sur la Table bakery truck ornament, surlatable.com, $17; Sur la Table mini vanilla donut ornament, surlatable.com, $7; Knot & Bow glitter twine, etsy.com, $20.

FESTIVE HOLIDAY ACCESSORIES TO DRESS UP ANY OUTFIT


Faux Bois for All
Faux Bois for All


Faux Bois for All
Send a gift with all the charm of a holiday escape to a woodsy log cabin. Stamp the paper before wrapping, then tie it up with hemp yarn and festive felted acorns.
Available at: Woodgrain rubber stamp, paper-source.com, $14; Color Box Frost White ink pad, paper-source.com, $6; Felt Jar felted acorns, etsy.com, $12; Hemp Hutt hemp yarn, etsy.com, $5


Let It Snow
Let It Snow


Let It Snow
When the holiday forecast doesn't include freezing temps, stash the winter wonderland under your tree instead. Cover the package in double-sided tape, dip it in sparkly glitter snow, and imagine sleigh bells ringing.
Available at: Buffalo Snow iridescent flakes, amazon.com, $3; Original Buffalo Snow, amazon.com, $8; Scotch double-sided tape, dickblick.com, $2-$3.

GET PARTY-READY IN 5 MINUTES


On the Dot
On the Dot


On the Dot
Send a spot-on present by decorating it with polka-dot stamps and a round ceramic gift tag.
Available at: MStetson Design small round white holiday gift tag, etsy.com, $14; Hero Arts dots stamp, shop.heroarts,com, $10; Quicksilver Color Box ink pad, paper-source.com, $8; Know & Bow glitter twine, etsy.com, $20


Feline Frenzy
Feline Frenzy


Feline Frenzy
Recycling last year's calendar is easy: Just collage the pages onto a gift. We let our crazy cat lady out of the box with this one.
Available at: United Bamboo cat calendar, unitedbamboo.com, $10.


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