10 Holiday Gift Wrap Essentials: The Best Wrapping Products of 2022
The older I get the more I enjoy finding pretty holiday wrapping paper to complete my gifts. It’s the little things in life, right? I love seeing all of the gifts under the Christmas tree wrapped in beautiful paper and tied up with a bow. I also think gift recipients appreciate a beautifully wrapped gift, knowing you put in the extra time to make it even more special. If this also brings a smile to your face, you’re going to love today’s blog post. I’ve searched the internet and found the best holiday wrapping products of 2022. I’m sharing 10 holiday gift wrap essentials including Christmas wrapping paper, holiday gift bags, gift tags, Christmas gift toppers and my favorite storage products for wrapping paper. Christmas is right around the corner, so don’t sleep on these pretty gift wrap essentials because they are sure to sell out fast!
The Best Holiday Gift Wrap Essentials
If you’ve been following along for awhile, then you probably know I like to have my holiday shopping over and done by December 1. This allows me to sit back, relax and enjoy all of the holiday activities with my family. If you’re currently Christmas shopping, be sure to check out my holiday gift guides, which include over 150 gift guides for everyone on your list. I would advise purchasing holiday gift wrap essentials while you’re buying gifts. Don’t wait until your Christmas shopping is complete because the prettiest holiday wrapping papers tend to sell out quickly. Whether you prefer classic Christmas wrapping paper, the ease of a holiday gift bag or fancy holiday gift toppers and bows, I’ve rounded up the best wrapping products of 2022. I’m excited to share my list of 10 holiday gift wrap essentials with you today!
Pretty Christmas Wrapping Paper
When I think of a traditional Christmas gift, it’s typically wrapped in wrapping paper. I certainly think there’s a time and a place for gift bags, as we all know how time-saving they can be. But, I do appreciate a well-wrapped holiday gift too! There are so many beautiful Christmas wrapping papers. Whether you prefer a fun and colorful holiday wrapping paper or a traditional red and green wrapping paper, there’s something for everyone. It’s no secret that I love all things blue and white and this love applies to wrapping paper as well. This blue ginger jar wrapping paper, this blue fair isle sweaters wrapping paper and this classic blue gingham wrapping paper are some of my favorites. This year, I’m loving green and white almost as much as I love blue and white! This sage green striped wrapping paper and this mint green polka dot wrapping paper are both so pretty. I also love that they could be used for other events beyond Christmas (birthdays, baby showers, etc.) For the kids on your Christmas list, this nutcracker wrapping paper is so sweet and excellent quality. Stocking up on pretty Christmas wrapping paper is a great place to start when gathering your holiday gift wrap essentials.
2. Holiday Ribbon
After you’ve found the perfect wrapping paper, it’s time to add some pretty holiday ribbon. I always feel like ribbon is such a special and easy way to make a gift feel “complete”. This year, I’m loving beautiful velvet ribbon for the holidays. Not only is velvet ribbon perfect to use on Christmas gifts, but it also looks wonderful wrapped in bows on mini Christmas trees and other holiday decor items. This holly print Christmas ribbon is adorable, affordable and sure to sell out fast. And this navy striped ribbon is a classic that would work for the holidays and beyond!
3. Holiday Gift Tags
Complete your holiday gifts with a festive and fun holiday gift tag! This Christmas tree gift tag and this mistletoe gift tag are both dye-cut with metallic accents, making them excellent quality. The moment I saw this ginger jar gift tag I squealed in delight! I mean, how adorable is that? I also love these classic watercolor holiday gift tags. The designs are perfect for all of your recipients from children to adults.
4. Holiday Gift Bags
As pretty as wrapping paper is, we all know how quick and easy using holiday gift bags can be. The good news is that they now have tons of adorable Christmas gift bags available. This means you don’t have to substitute a pretty gift for an easy gift. This nutcracker gift bag is available in multiple sizes and is a beautiful holiday bag for all ages. This winter home gift bag has topiaries on front. Need I say more? I always like to purchase a few sets of cute holiday gift bags to grab and use each year. This pink, red and green gift bag set is the 2022 winner, with a pack of four being only $10!
5. Christmas Tissue Paper
No Christmas gift bag is complete without some pretty tissue paper. I always buy a classic set of red, green and white tissue paper for the holidays and this year I found one with a twist. This holiday tissue paper set has scalloped edges! It also comes in a pretty white and gold set. Beyond the standard Christmas tissue paper, I like to pick up a few other colors to complete my holiday gift wrap essentials. I love this light pink and white tissue paper, along with this sage green striped set.
6. Holiday Gift Stickers
If quick and easy is your thing when it comes to holiday gift wrap essentials, gift stickers can be a lifesaver. Even if you’re in a pinch and only have a solid colored gift bag or wrapping paper, if you throw on a cute holiday gift sticker it will instantly make the gift more festive. Rifle Paper Co has some of my favorite holiday gift stickers this year. I especially love this winter floral sticker set. If you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck, this classic holiday gift sticker set and this craft paper gift sticker set both come in packs of 50 for only $3!
7. Christmas Gift Toppers
If you’re looking to take your holiday gift wrap to the next level, I suggest adding a festive gift topper. Holiday gift toppers are so pretty and such an easy way to make a simply wrapped gift a little extra special. Some of my favorite Christmas gift toppers for 2022 include these red berry sprigs, these red velvet bows, this berry wreath gift topper and these felt Christmas tree gift toppers.
8. Holiday Gift Boxes
When purchasing your holiday gift wrap essentials, don’t forget to buy some gift boxes. The last thing you want to do is sit down to wrap all of your Christmas gifts only to find out you don’t have a box to place your MIL’s new sweater in. Gift and clothing boxes are another item that sell out quickly, so I advise buying a variety of sizes at the beginning of your holiday shopping. This set of 12 large gift boxes and this assorted size set of gift boxes are a great place to start.
9. Christmas Cookie Tins
There’s just something about the holidays that makes cookies taste even sweeter. Homemade cookies and treats make a wonderful Christmas gift for neighbors, coworkers, teachers and friends. They’re affordable, yet also very thoughtful and personal. I always have a few Christmas cookie tins on hand to reach for as needed. This bright and festive holiday cookie tin and this winter greenery cookie tin are both adorable and affordable. I also love this set of 8 holiday cookie tins, which is only $47!
10. Wrapping Paper Storage & Wrapping Must-Haves
The last piece of the puzzle for holiday gift wrap essentials is wrapping paper storage. I know I can’t be the only one guilty of having wrapping paper and gift bags stuffed in a messy hallway closet. Don’t be like me. Take care of your holiday gift wrap essentials and store them properly to avoid damage and frustration. This $20 wrapping paper storage container has spots for all of your gift wrap essentials and won’t take up a lot of space. And if you don’t mind a splurge, this deluxe gift wrap storage bag is the way to go! Be sure to include a great pair of scissors and plenty of scotch gift wrap tape in your gift wrap storage so you are set to go each year. If you really want to take your wrapping to the next level, then I highly recommend these wrapping paper holders—they hold your roll of wrapping paper in place and make the entire process so much easier and faster!
Christmas Gift Wrap Essentials for 2022
I hope this list of 10 holiday gift wrap essentials helps make your Christmas wrapping a little bit easier. My biggest pieces of advice are to purchase gift wrap essentials early in the season before the good ones sell out and to buy a variety of products. You will want wrapping paper, gift bags, gift tags and gift boxes all on hand and easy to reach for when wrapping holiday gifts. Once you have all of your holiday gift wrap essentials ready to go, you can turn on the Hallmark Christmas movies and start wrapping! If you purchased an item from this list of holiday gift wrap products, I’d love to hear how you liked it. Please also share if you have a holiday gift wrap essential or a fun gift topper that I forget to mention. I’m all ears for ways to up my wrapping game! Happy holidays!
HACK: Slap Bracelets For Keeping Wrapping Paper Tidy
This hack was a game-changer for me and has helped keep all my leftover wrapping paper organized, tidy and less likely to get torn or damaged in between the next time I use it. Simply “slap” a bracelet at each end of your wrapping paper roll to keep the paper from coming unrolled—so easy!