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Thoughtfully wrapped gifts show your love and appreciation for the person receiving the present.

However, your gift wrapping doesn’t need to be flashy, expensive, or overwhelming.

The key is to keep the basics on hand and then add seasonal items as needed.

Beautifully wrapped presents in neutral color scheme

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I have a basket filled with gift wrap essentials, she says.

Its a huge time saver for those last-minute gifts or during the holiday rush.

Just venture to avoid anything too fine or delicate.

Ginger Ray Ribbon and Gift Tags Gold Star Christmas Gift Wrap Set

Ginger Ray

you might also switch it up if youre wrapping for kids.

Rather than go with something from the great outdoors, top their gifts with something theyll love on sight.

Personalize a Plain Gift Bag

Kennedy Cohen assures us gift bags are worthy, headache-free gift-wrapping solutions.

Top Drawer Wrapuccino Ltd fabric wrapping paper by Furoshiki

Wrappuccino

I always keep kraft bags on hand for my last-minute gifts, she says.

you might evenDIY a gift bagfrom wrapping paper if you’re out of other paper.

The same goes for trying to wrapoddly shaped itemsor boxes.

Sophie Allport Festive Forest Roll Wrap & Festive Scene

Sophie Allport

Just wrap and tie the ends, and add a ribbon or bow.

The container becomes a bonus gift that keeps on giving.

Translate that style into your own by choosing a consistent color palette for gift wrapping that everyone remembers.