It’s one of the most exciting times of the year when Santa pays the kiddos a visit! So why not add to the magic of Christmas by using fun Christmas gift wrapping ideas for kids to make your gifts extra special! Whether you are looking for fun gift wrapping ideas or Christmas gift box ideas for kids, we have creative ideas that will inspire you!
As a mom who lives for the Christmas season, I actually look forward to buying my little ones their Christmas gifts and enjoy wrapping them too. I am always looking for those extra touches that I can do during Christmas time to make the holidays memorable and fun for them. This year, I am on a mission to make their gift wrapping fun and exciting by creating a cute stackable Christmas character. I have searched Pinterest for cute Christmas gift wrapping ideas for kids and am here to share the best ideas with you.
In this blog post, we will show you Christmas gift wrapping ideas for kids that you will love! From simple gift wrapping ideas to Christmas gift bag ideas, we have unique and fun ways to spice up your wrapping game this Holiday season. So grab those toys and a pair of scissors because it is time to discover some of the best Christmas gift wrapping ideas for kids!
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Now let’s dive into the 21 best Christmas gift wrapping ideas for kids that you can easily recreate for your little ones!
1. Gingerbread Lady
This year more than ever, you will notice that these handcrafted Christmas characters made from stacked gift boxes are a very popular way to wrap your kid’s Christmas gifts.
This cute DIY gingerbread gift wrapping is such a unique and fun way to wrap your little one’s gift and add some customization like their favorite colors, their name, and much more!
MOM TIP: If you are planning on getting crafty with your Christmas gift wrapping this year, we suggest that you invest in a roll of brown craft paper. This roll of paper is also great for creating flower bouquets, creating charcuterie boards and covering your table for crafts with the kids.
2. Fun Gift Wrapping Ideas
Have fun with your Christmas gift wrapping by creating a one of a kind wrapping paper that will make your kids feel special.
RECREATE THE LOOK
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- WHITE PAINT
- PAINT BRUSH
- CHRISTMAS LIGHTS GARLAND
- BROWN WRAPPING PAPER
- MARKER TO WRITE NAME
- GIFT WRAPPING KIT
HOW TO MAKE THIS CREATIVE CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAPPING IDEA
- Wrap your gift box in brown craft paper like you normally would
- Take a paint brush and submerge it in white paint and flick the paint all over onto your wrapping paper. You want this to not be perfect so just have fun with this step.
- Allow the paint to dry completely, then with a marker write your recipients name onto your brown wrapping paper.
- Lastly, wrap the gift box with your Christmas light garland so that the name is clearly visible.
3. Friendly Elves
How adorable is this gift wrapping idea for your children! Stack two gift boxes on top of one another and tape on a cute elf face and body to complete the look. This is such a creative way to take two stacked gift boxes and transform them into a fun and cute character for your kids.
4. Children’s Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas
Just because you are wrapping presents for your kids doesn’t mean that the gifts can’t look elegant! Make your children’s gift look just as pretty as the adults gifts with some attention to detail.
To recreate this look, wrap your gift boxes in neutral yet fun wrapping paper, top the gifts with bold ribbon and lastly add a cute gift tag!
5. Christmas Tree Gift Wrapping
Turn your stacked gift boxes into a show stopping Christmas tree for your kids! To create this look, simply wrap your boxes in green wrapping paper and string cut out circles of assorted colors all around your boxes. Top your tree tower with a bright yellow star that will complete the look.
6. Christmas Eve Gift Box Ideas For Kids
This is one of the cutest Christmas Eve gift box ideas for kids that we have found on Pinterest! This is the perfect smaller gift idea to preview the main attraction on Christmas Day.
WHAT TO PUT IN A CHRISTMAS EVE BOX:
- Pajamas
- Candy
- Christmas books
- Santa hat
- Reindeer ears
- Ornaments
- Candy canes
- Hot cocoa
- Slippers
- Christmas games
- Reindeer food
The purpose of creating a Christmas Eve box is to give your child all of the exciting things that they need for Christmas Day. Remember, that whatever you give them they will love, at the end of the day it’s the thought that counts!
7. Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas with Snowman
This is a very trendy Christmas gift wrapping idea for 2024 that will bring a smile to your child’s face! The best part is that everything we used to create this gift wrapping idea is from the Dollar Tree!
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO CREATE THE LOOK:
- Scissors
- Tape
- White wrapping paper
- Markers
- Scarf
- Christmas gift tag (optional)
- 3 gifts in boxes of assorted sizes
HOW TO MAKE THE CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAP IDEAS SNOWMAN:
- First, wrap your three gift boxes in white wrapping paper like usual.
- Then, stack your white boxes in size order (smallest on top). Secure each box to one another with tape. We suggest a stronger tape like painters tape or duct tape so that they don’t fall over.
- Next, draw the snowman’s face on the top box and some buttons along the bottom box.
- Lastly, wrap a scarf around your snowman’s neck and tape a gift tag underneath the scarf so you know the gift’s recipient.
8. Reindeer Gift Bag
Let’s face it, kid toys are oddly shaped and sometimes difficult to wrap. This is a great alternative to gift wrapping with boxes and it is so unbelievably easy to recreate! Create this Christmas gift bag for your classroom holiday parties or even just for adult Christmas parties!
9. Monogram Gift Wrapping Idea for Kids
Christmas gift giving is all about making your kids feel loved and special, so why not create a specially wrapped gift for them. An easy way to customize their gifts is to monogram their gifts by adding their initial to them. You can easily do this by creating an ornament with their initial that you can glue write to their gift box. This way there is no confusion on what gift belongs to who.
9. Add Candy Accents
Add peppermint accents and candy canes as the statement piece for your kid’s Christmas gift box. Play into the candy theme by wrapping the boxes in white or red ribbon!
10. Christmas Wrapping Ideas For Gift Cards
Are you looking for a creative way to present a gift card to your kid this Christmas? Look no further! This cute little bear that is holding a a gift card box will give you the perfect opportunity to sneak that gift card into your present.
HOW TO CREATE THIS GIFT WRAPPING IDEA:
- To create this gift wrapping idea for your kid, wrap your box in brown paper like usual and then use cut outs to create a face for your bear.
- Glue the face and ears on and glue just the outer parts of the arms on so that the bear can hold you gift box.
- Wrap your gift card in paper and draw lines and a bow to create a gift box appearance.
11. Classroom Christmas Gift Bag Ideas For Kids
If you are on the hunt for a Christmas party favor for your kid’s classroom, here is a quick and easy idea you can make. Bag up green play dough, some gems, and a Christmas tree cookie cutter for the perfect gift idea for the classroom.
12. Christmas Gift Wrapping DIY Idea
We love this simple Christmas gift wrapping idea for kids that you can create with items that you most likely have around you home. Simply just wrap your gift box in a plain wrapping paper and glue some festive pom poms onto it as your reindeer’s nose. Lastly, just draw some cute faces for your reindeer and that’s it!
13. Stackable Reindeer
Here is another example of an easy character that you create from stacked Christmas gift boxes. The cute lady reindeer is an easy and creative way to turn ordinary boxes into a fun gift experience for your kids. This look can also be recreated from items found in the Dollar Tree which makes it a great affordable gift wrapping option.
HOW TO RECREATE THE CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAPPING IDEA FOR KIDS:
- Wrap your two gift boxes in brown wrapping paper like usual.
- Stack them vertically to create a head and a body. Secure them together with strong glue or tape (duct tape works best).
- Now draw a face and some buttons on your little reindeer.
- Secure the antlers on the back of your reindeers head by using that stronger tape like duct tape.
- Lastly, add the final touches like your child’s name and some holiday bows.
14. Creative Gift Wrapping Idea for Kids
Think outside of the box with what stackable character your kid will enjoy to see on Christmas morning. If your child has several gift boxes, consider making two different characters like a reindeer and a polar bear!
15. Christmas Gift Wrapping For Boys
Sometimes little boys are hard to impress especially when it comes to Christmas gift wrapping. However, if you incorporate the things they love like cars into their gift wrapping, they will be all for it!
Create this adorable race track on your child’s gift by drawing white lines on your black ribbon and hot glueing some toy cars onto it. This is a genius and easy way to elevate your Christmas gift wrapping this year.
16. Santa Gift Bag
A Santa gift bag is another Christmas gift bag idea for kids that is easy, affordable, and super cute. All you need to do to recreate this look is tie a red bow around your gift bag’s handle and glue Santa’s boots and belt onto it.
MOM TIP: Keep gift bags that you receive throughout the year if they are in good condition, you never know when they will come in handy!
17. Grinch Themed Gift Boxes
Choose a fun and festive theme for your gift wrapping like this Grinch Christmas present idea! You can do this with your children’s favorite movies like Elf, Grinch or Polar Express!
18. Elegant Christmas Gift Wrapping Idea For Kids
If you are looking for an easy way to make your Christmas wrapping look like it was done by a professional, then this is the wrapping idea for you!
To create this look, simply wrap your gift box in wrapping paper like your normally would. Next, glue your ribbon down in a zig zag pattern to create the appearance of a Christmas tree. Lastly, complete the look by adding a bow across your tree and some festive accents. Your kids will be shocked that you actually can wrap a gift this well!.
19. Add Cute Phrases
Add cute phrases to the outside of your child’s Christmas gift wrapping such as a hint to what could possibly be inside the box or even just spell out their name for cute personal touch.
20. Hand Painted Wrapping Paper
Make a one of kind wrapping paper that can not be found anywhere else. A thoughtful hand-painted Christmas wrapping paper is something your kids will love and cherish even if they don’t realize it in the moment.
MOM TIP: Make it a family tradition on Christmas Eve that you all have a craft night and paint your wrapping paper!
21. Candy Bows Gift Wrapping Idea
Give your kids the bow that they really want for their Christmas gift. Instead of fancy silk ribbon, secure a bag of candy around twine or string to mimic the appearance of a gift bow. You will instantly be a cool mom!
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