5 Christmas Gift Wrap Themes to Create the Perfect Look Under Your Tree

Running out of gift wrap is usually a bad thing. But there’s one time of year when I get really, really excited about realizing I need to go buy more, and that’s right before Hallmark’s annual BOGO 50% Holiday Gift Wrap sale.
That’s right—I’m not getting exactly what I need to wrap those last few gifts on this trip. Ohhh, no. I’m completely cleaned out and it’s time to stock up. Giving myself full permission to “go a little bananas” as my husband likes to say. And that means this year, all the gifts under my tree will match like something straight out of a magazine. If that sounds like a dream come true to you, too, keep reading!
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Now, if you’re like me and you instantly lose all ability to make a decision about what looks good together the second you walk into the store, don’t worry. Our design team put together these five incredible Christmas gift wrap themes to help you make some decisions ahead of that big sale.
Check out the video below to see three of these gorgeous ideas brought to life.
Christmas Gift Wrap Theme #1: Timeless Classics

You can practically hear this look, can’t you? A crackling fire, classic Christmas songs being crooned from a corner somewhere—possibly on vinyl. It’s elegant and timeless and will always be in style.
This look is for you if:
- Plaid makes you happy and you can’t explain why
- You wish you could live on the set of a Hallmark Channel Christmas movie
- You generally prefer something classic over anything trendy
- You feel like decor isn’t Christmas-y unless it’s red and green
What to buy at the BOGO sale:
- Roll wrap in various patterns, with lots of red, green and white
- Beautiful gift bags featuring holiday messages in big script, classic depictions of Santa and traditional-looking Christmas trees
- Tissue paper in red, gold, green and white…even plaid!
- Red bows and ribbon—you’ve gotta love a big, iconic red velvet ribbon bow
Christmas Gift Wrap Theme #2: Keepin’ It Cozy

There’s something to be said for simplicity at the holidays. It’s almost as if it allows the special people you’re gathering with to shine all the brighter. With this look, gifts are still a part of the occasion, but the moments you make over them can take center stage.
This look is for you if:
- You gravitate toward Scandinavian furniture
- You know what hygge is and you live it every winter
- Your wardrobe has a limited color palette
- You like things that look put together but not overdone
What to buy at the BOGO sale:
- Roll wrap in understated tones like white, dark green and brown kraft (this wrap is actually pine-scented)
- Red tissue, ribbon and bows for the occasional festive pop of color
- Some black ribbon and bows for variation
- White tissue paper for understated looks and simple gift tags to keep things organized
- Gift bags featuring simple repeated patterns and illustrations
Christmas Gift Wrap Theme #3: Holographic Holiday

There’s no law anywhere that states red and green are the ONLY colors that can be used at Christmas, and it’s perfectly acceptable to make use of that knowledge. It’s also perfectly acceptable to make a Christmas tree out of anything you please. Just mind the cactus needles.
This look is for you if:
- You’re the life of the party everywhere you go
- You think rainbow is a color
- You’ve never thought of anything as “too much”
- People tend to describe you as quirky
What to buy at the BOGO sale:
- Ho-ho-holographic anything
- Rainbow-hued gift wrap, bags and tags
- Metallic bows in every color you can find
- White or pastel tissue paper and ribbon to give your eyeballs a break
Christmas Gift Wrap Theme #4: Cute Kid at Heart

There’s nothing like being a kid at Christmas. The wonder, the anticipation, the sugar rush—it’s all fodder for some of our best-loved memories. This collection captures all that festive fun and ties a big, red bow on it.
This look is for you if:
- You have embraced the chaos of having a child under the age of 5
- You adore anything with rosy cheeks and big eyes
- You want to stay connected to that “little kid on Christmas Eve” feeling
- You think the best part of Christmas cookies is the frosting
What to buy at the BOGO sale:
- Gift wrap in primary colors—especially red, green and blue
- Gift bags with adorable cartoon Santas, snowmen, polar bears and penguins on them
- Yarn pom-pom bows for little hands to love and shiny metallic bows for little eyes to ogle
- Some candy-striped cording
- Tissue paper in an assortment of colors
- Cute gift tags for littles who’ve learned to read names and like to play Santa
Christmas Gift Wrap Theme #5: Modern Vintage Vibes

There was a time in history when gold and velvet and patterns all lived together in luxurious harmony, and it’s called the 1960s. (Well, okay, also all of Europe in the 1700s, so let’s say “recent history.”) Anyway! This look is back in style, and it’s fabulous.
This look is for you if:
- Mixing patterns has never, ever scared you
- You love thrift store shopping more than anyone you know
- Mid-century anything is totally your jam
- You like reusing, repurposing and recycling anything from detergent bottles to department-store mannequins
What to buy at the BOGO sale:
- Wrapping paper in all kinds of fun patterns—think abstract splashes and flying angels
- Gift bags with a vintage vibe that feature things like paper garlands and nutcrackers
- Gift tag stickers that you can mix and match with your wrap
- Gold everything…bows, tissue, tags, ribbon, you name it
- Some red ribbon and tissue to anchor things in that holiday vibe
Now that you’ve got all that holiday gift wrap (at a great deal), let’s make it look amazing with these tips:
- How to Wrap Christmas Presents Like a Pro: Basics, Bows and More
- Easy and Festive Ways to Wrap Christmas Treats
- Hostess Gift Wrap Ideas for Wine, Gift Cards and More
- Gift Wrap with a Built-in Card Pocket
Happy wrapping!
*BOGO 50% OFF HALLMARK HOLIDAY GIFT WRAP: Valid 11/11/22–11/20/22 while supplies last only at participating Hallmark Gold Crown stores in the U.S.A. and Hallmark.com. Valid on the purchase of 2022 Hallmark-branded gift wrap. Not valid on past purchases or Image Arts. Discount will be taken on an item of equal or lesser price, as chosen by Hallmark. Hallmark.com orders require U.S. billing and shipping addresses. Consumer is responsible for any applicable sales tax, and shipping and handling.
**BOGO 50% OFF WRAPPING PAPER: Valid 11/21/22–11/29/22 while supplies last only at participating Hallmark Gold Crown stores in the U.S.A. and Hallmark.com. Valid on the purchase of 2022 Hallmark-branded Wrapping Paper (roll wrap). Not valid on past purchases or Image Arts. Discount will be taken on an item of equal or lesser price, as chosen by Hallmark. Hallmark.com orders require U.S. billing and shipping addresses. Consumer is responsible for any applicable sales tax, and shipping and handling.
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