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If you love finding the very best holiday gifts for everyone on your list each year, there's a good chance you also appreciate the joy of a perfectly wrapped package. Choosing the right wrapping paper (or bag) and matching ribbon to suit the gift, holiday and recipient is a special art. But if you're wary of spending too much in a gift shop or simply can't find what you're looking for in person, there are a lot of great places to shop for holiday wrapping paper online.
These online wrapping paper sellers have everything from high-end paper sheets to affordable rolls available in bulk. Some stores also specialize in sustainable wrapping solutions that don't generate yearly waste, such as Japanese furoshiki wrapping cloths. (If you can't wrap to save your life, those cloths are a good solution.)
Whether you're looking for vintage-inspired patterns, traditional Christmas designs, whimsical and kid-friendly art or holiday-neutral designs, these stores have your back. Some even let you customize your paper for a truly unique gift.
FYI: Some wrapping paper is recyclable (if you can scrunch it in your hand, you should be able to recycle it). Check here to find your local collection's number and call to see if it accepts wrapping paper. If not, consider looking at these clever ideas for upcycling your wrapping paper, or invest in some of the more sustainable wrapping solutions on this list, including Japanese wrapping cloths.
Wrappily prints its paperon 100% recyclable and compostable newsprint made from neighborhood newspaper presses, plus you can custom-design paper with your company’s logo or any other personalized touch.
Wrappily'spaper comes in reversible designs (so you get two designs for the price of one), and if you’re traveling for the holidays, the flat sheets are much easier to pack in a carry-on than a roll.
If you’re looking to splurge on high-quality wrap in designs you won’t find anywhere else, Paper Source makes gorgeous, whimsical paper that’s pretty enough to hang on your wall. You won’t get quite as much bang for your buck here, but rest assured that the paper is of the highest grade out there.
Paper Source also makes gift boxes, bags and other gifting supplies if wrapping isn’t your strong suit.
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I’ve been using Hallmark’s gorgeous wrapping paper for as long as I can remember, and the quality has remained consistent over the years.Hallmark marks the reverse side of its paper with easy-to-count squares to make measuring your cuts practically effortless, plus the paper is sturdy enough not to rip (unless you’re tearing it open, of course).
The best part is, it's available on Amazon, so you can just add it to your cart and have it delivered in two days!
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Minted
We love Minted for its stunning stationery and home decor designed by independent artists, but the company also crafts beautiful wrapping paper. These lovely prints come in simple, minimalist designs, and you can upgrade with foil-pressed accents or even photos from your own collection.
If making your gifts as personal as possible is important to you, Minted is the natural choice — and though the price point might seem high, you can rest assured no one at the Christmas party will have a design quite like yours. You might even want to frame a sheet or two after the holidays.
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You might know The Container Store for itsseamless organizing systemsand adorable storage solutions, but did you know they do clever wrapping paper better than anyone else in the business?
If you’re looking for creative designs that go beyond the classic red and green, look no further than The Container Store’s prints, which feature leopards, mermaids, unicorns, dinosaurs, and sloths in timeless holiday designs. The price is a tick up from Hallmark, but certainly not unreasonable for the fun you get in return.
If you're trying to stock up this year, Walmart features tons of options, and the price makes the retailer a good destination for grabbing two rolls or 20. The designs are usually colorful and classic, adding a touch of nostalgia to your holiday decor.
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Maybe this is the first year your kids will learn to wrap a present. Those first few cuts can be a challenge, so get them excited about the task with Target's excellent selection of playful prints, including snowy Corgis, cartoon penguins, pizza slices and more.
You can find any style of wrapping paper you want on Zazzle. From mask-themedto classic (like the one pictured here), the many options make finding your exact aesthetic easy.
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Society6 is a great place to shop for all sorts of holiday gifts, from art prints to phone cases and bedding. If you want to support one of your favorite artists on the site or shop for a very specific kind of paper, Society6 sells wrapping paper sheets printed with art right on them. Go with a classic design or something bold — the choice is yours.
World Market sells all sorts of eclectic home items, including unique holiday decorations and wrapping paper. We love this art deco design that would look right at home at Christmas, New Year's Eve or evenan elegant birthday.
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We love the elegant, vintage-inspired styles and high-quality paper from Rifle Paper Co. They also sell matching gift bags, tags and stickers.
The craft experts at Michaels know a thing or two about wrapping paper. Their rolls come in a wide variety of styles, and they're affordable, too — so you can really stock up.
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Etsy can connect you with sellers around the world making all sorts of beautiful holiday gifts and decorations, as well as unique gift wrap. We particularly lovethese simple and sustainable furoshikiwrapping cloths — use them to wrap your presents, or gift them on their own.
If you're committed to a sustainable holiday without wrapping waste, you'll also appreciate the simple cloth wrapping bags offered by Ten Thousand Villages. Handmade in Bangladesh, these jute bags come in multiple sizes and can be used to wrap gifts all year round.
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If you want a sustainable gift wrap option that's as colorful and playful as traditional high-end wrapping paper, consider the goodies at Unwrp. Their versatile and bold furoshikiwrapping cloths are on the pricey side, but they're made to last — and they'll wow just about everyone. Unwrp sells reversible gift wrap and notebooks in addition to their brightcloths.
Lauren Puckett-Pope
Culture Writer
Lauren Puckett-Pope is a Culture Writer at ELLE.com, where she primarily covers film, television, and books. She was previously an Associate Editor at ELLE.com.
Cassidy Olsen
Cassidy Olsen is a freelance food, culture, and film writer bouncing between Dublin and New Jersey. She previously served as the kitchen and cooking editor at Reviewed. You can email her or follow her on Twitter.
