Best Ways to Spruce Up Your Christmas Gifts

Don’t be that guy / girl. Don’t be the last-minute shopper rummaging around the high shelves trying to find anything that will resemble the gift they want. Because maybe they won’t want whatever you find. Or what if you can’t find anything? Tomorrow’s Christmas oh no! There’s always time for a custom gift! So quick and easy to do, like these Personalized Photo Mugs, any recipient will love them. But what else is out there for us?

There are more reasons not to be a last-minute shopper than not finding the right gift of course, but you might be reminded of them as throngs of people push you in every direction. Last-minute Christmas shopping can be a nightmare, especially if you drive.

So that’s that, don’t be a last-minute shopper for your own peace of mind, and for the love of those who you’re buying gifts for. Take your time, be thoughtful; the best gifts don’t have to cost an arm and a leg – but the presentation is everything. Find something unique and that you know they will have an interest in! Something as simple as a custom spotify glass plaque shows a lot of thought, and it won’t cost you an arm and a leg.

A good presentation lets them know that an extra level of thought went into it, and when they open their gifts, they’re going to feel amazing. Unless you bought them a bunch of spiders, then don’t worry too much about the presentation. If you didn’t buy spiders, here’s some ideas to spruce up those gifts, from nifty ribbons to personalised knit stockings.

Ribbons don’t have to be made of ribbons

A nice ribbon always looks good, but you don’t always have to choose a traditional tie. Go for a surprise. Use some colorful string and make holes in candies for a festive touch the kids will love. Looking for something a little more natural? Maybe you’ve rented a cabin in the woods and you want your gifts to fit in with their surroundings. Simple, find a bunch of pretty leaves and tie them along baker’s vine and voil .

The prank gift wrap

It might be a little corny, but a little fun once in a while never hurt anyone. House your smallest gifts in the biggest boxes, play Russian dolls with your boxes, or make a simple mold to really fool your recipient. Just be sure that there’s a gift they really like at the end of the prank.

Make it personal

Have a lot of gifts? Don’t want to give auntie Sally that special thing you got your wife this year to spruce up your love life? Make sure you label your gifts but don’t be boring about it. Order some personalised gift labels, again – no last-minute stuff – no paper scraps, beautiful labels you chose specifically because you knew the family would adore them. Or at least appreciate them.

The main message here is to put some effort into it when you do your Christmas shopping this year. Don’t be sloppy, and don’t be a last-minute shopper. You don’t have to spend a fortune either. In fact, you don’t have to spend anything at all. Some of the best gifts are free, you just need to open your mind to all of the possibilities out there. For example, if you have relatives who love painting Russian dolls, then why not teach them how to do it properly? The time spent together, as well as taking part in something that means so much to your loved one may be better than any gift they’ve received. Regardless of the route you wish to go down, be sure to let them know how much they mean.