If you’re looking for ways to step up your gift-wrapping game this holiday season, I’ve got you. Here are some tips and tricks to make your presents look extra special.

1. Get creative with your wrapping. Think outside the box and use things like scarves, fabric, tea towels, (think hygge!) or even newspapers to wrap your gifts. I know a cat who uses commercial jumbo tinfoil, and it has become their signature style!

2. Go for quality over quantity. It’s better to use a small amount of high-quality wrapping paper than a ton of cheap stuff.

3. Make it personal. Add a personal touch to your wrapping by adding a handwritten note.

4. Keep it simple. Sometimes, less is more. A simple gift wrap job can be just as beautiful as an over-the-top one.

5. Be extra careful with delicate items. If you’re wrapping something fussy, take extra care to cushion it well and use sturdy paper.

6. Themed gift bags and recycled tissue keep things easy and festive and can be reused as well as repurposed for crafts, storage, and so on.

7. NEVER use balloons. And try to avoid plastic. If you love the ocean, trust The Cougar. When you think about it, there are so many cool, creative gift-wrapping ideas to have fun with that no one needs to use balloons.

Happy wrapping!

XO, The Gift Cougar

_{Gift wrap art by Brandy Gale Studio}