Fun and creative ideas for wrapping gifts.

Have fun wrapping every gift with joy. Add a uniquely personal touch to all your presents with gift wrapping ideas that are personal, eco-friendly and easy to do. There are many occasions such as special birthdays, festive celebrations and even corporate milestones when gifts can be embellished with clever and thoughtful gift wrapping. From DIY gift bags to newspaper wraps on special dates, we've gathered up the best ideas here.

Traditional gift wrapping methods.

Potli bags and saree offcuts.

Potli bags are a lovely idea for gift wrapping, especially on festive occasions. They're easy to source and use, and come in different sizes. Or use a piece of fabric or zari from a saree or dupatta that you no longer use and make that into a gift wrap. Using vibrant textiles with colourful prints and designs is a beautiful way to present a gift on any occasion.

Japanese fabric wraps.

Furoshiki and fukasa are Japanese wrapping cloths. Essentially a fabric square that was traditionally used for carrying goods, the cloth and wrapping methods are now used worldwide as a sustainable and versatile way to wrap presents. You don't have to buy a furoshiki gift wrap to do this - a square scarf can be used instead. Look up the intricate folding techniques online.

These traditional gift wraps are perfect for housewarming or anniversary gifts. Add a surprise element to your present by enclosing it in a furoshiki or use a potli bag decorated with beads or sequins to add some extra sparkle. Top it off with a card made in Adobe Express and you're sure to impress.

DIY handmade wrapping ideas.

Photo inspired gift wrap.

If you want a truly personal way to wrap birthday gifts, use photo wrapping paper. Make this in Adobe Express by using a photo collage. Simply upload your favourite photographs, rearrange them in the template, download and print. If your gift needs a large sheet of paper, print your best images as polaroids and paste them onto plain wrapping paper after you've wrapped the gift.

Festive gift wrapping paper.

It's easy to print your own design on wrapping paper if you go old-school and use stamps that you make yourself. To do this, gather up coloured ink or craft paints and carve a shape into a small block of wood, an eraser or even a vegetable like a potato. For Christmas gift wrapping ideas, you could carve some stars or other festive symbols. Dip your stamp into the paint and then press it onto the paper. Strong paper in a festive colour works well. Alternatively, if you're giving special gifts and are keen to try out luxury Christmas gift wrapping ideas, use gold ink on red paper or silver on black.

Continue with the handmade feel by making some stickers in Adobe Express and adding them to your wrapping paper or a card. Don't worry if you don't have adhesive paper when it comes to printing them out. Simply print on plain paper, cut out the shapes and use household glue to attach them.

Natural or repurposed gift wrapping decorations.

Floral decorations.

Another way to make a gift really sparkle is by decorating the wrapped gift itself, rather than using a special gift wrap. The advantage of doing it this way is that you can use plain, inexpensive wrapping paper all the time and put your creativity into the decorations. Fresh flowers, such as marigolds, instantly elevate a gift wrapping. Wait until the last minute before adding them so that they don't start to droop. Other fresh greenery or tree sprigs can add a natural accent - and will last longer than flowers.

Recycled gift decorations.

When talking about recycled decorations, we mean recycling discarded paper, string or fabric into flowers, pompoms, shapes, bows and fun decorative elements. Recycled ribbon (from gifts you receive yourself) is a good idea too. Make it into festive shapes and stick them on the wrapping paper, or use several pieces together to make a fabulous, multi-coloured bow.

These are lovely gift wrapping ideas for birthday or anniversary gift. And you can continue the eco-friendly theme by making your cards in Adobe Express rather than using store-bought ones. Attach your decorations and cards with biodegradable tape to go with your plastic-free wrapping paper.

Gift wrapping ideas for birthdays.

Sparkling gift wrap.

A fun way to mark a significant date is by wrapping your gift in shiny paper and amping it up with sparkling stickers. Use tissue paper inside to add another element of surprise and add the stickers once you've wrapped the gift. Not only is this a way to express your creativity, it's also a sustainable choice because paper can easily be recycled.

DIY birthday gift bag.

A paper bag works well if a gift is an awkward shape, especially if you're looking for ideas for gift wrapping ideas without a box. Use any strong wrapping paper you like but, for something unique, gift bags made from old maps or picture calendars are an eco-friendly alternative to traditional gift wrapping. To create a paper bag, either follow a basic folding template or cut out the pieces and join them with brown paper tape or washi tape. Finish it off with a ribbon drawstring or make handles from rustic twine.

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