As with brown paper bags, you can embellish it however you’d like, including adding a wax seal for a chic presentation.

“I have also seen people make stamps and print patterns on with paint, which would be a great activity to do with the kids.” Elsmore gathers the brown paper from Amazon packages to wrap gifts.

“I’m certain no one has over-thought wrapping paper to the extent I have,” she laughs. She promotes indie artists and prints the designs on uncoated, 100-percent recyclable and compostable ...

A simple paper doily turns even the most basic gift wrap into something special. It’s perfect for Christmas because the lace edging looks just like a snowflake. 9.99 42% OFF $ 5.79 at Amazon ...

Treehugger / Sanja Kostic. Parchment paper is light and white, yet opaque enough that a person wouldn't be able to see through to the gift. Tape does not stick to it easily, so you might be able ...

Mixing patterns has been one way to embrace a fun approach to wrapping: “One year I did all different types of plaid paper, and some of the ribbons were plaid, too. And it was almost too much ...

In 1917, the Hall brothers sold tissue paper during the holiday season for gift wrap in a shop in downtown Kansas City, Mo — until they ran out. They quickly turned to something they had on hand ...

It was 1917, the doughboys were fighting the kaiser and in Kansas City a holiday tradition was born: wrapping paper. KC-based Hallmark Cards Inc. takes credit for inventing gift wrap 100 years ago.