Cheap-O-Chic Ideas For Last Minute Christmas Gift Wrapping

The shopping is done; time to wrap all the gifts you have lovingly selected. If you have left your wrapping until the last minute, (and spent a bit more than you wish you had), don't worry.Turn your pretty Holiday packages to stunning with a technique I call "cheap-o-chic." Save money and time but still have packages under your tree that are jaw-dropping beautiful.

Use plain wrapping paper and purchase the embellishment at stores that specialize in everything- is- a- dollar merchandise . Then all you need is a hot glue gun and you are ready for fun.

All the items used for these packages are from dollar stores. There will be some variance in items from store to store but they are fairly generic. Or use some creativity and incorporate what you find. Do remember to keep your wrap plain for proper contrast.

Use a shiny white gift bag. Hot glue red, white and gold floral silk-like poinsettias, bottom front. Display fiber optic strands in midst of the poinsettias. Fiber optic strands are usually available at party supply stores.

Use shiny white gift bag. Hot glue red poinsettia to front. Hot glue gold berry spray. Red tissue inside is a nice finishing touch.

Wrap package with brown butcher or postal paper. Secure with gold cord. Hot glue on a holly sprig with jingle bells. The spun glass ornament attached is a little added gift!

Brown paper, gold cord and red poinsettia. So easy!

Use red satin sheen wrap with small contrasting poinsettias. The fake willow branches and tiny pine cones give this package a hint of a natural look. Snowflake designs are shiny stick-ons.

Rudolph is a pre-cut craft foam character. But if you can't find this guy he's pretty easy to cut from craft foam available in any craft section of department stores. Wire up a bulb to an LED battery pack tucked up and taped inside the bag.

For this cool beauty wrap your package in satiny white paper. Hot glue white floral silk-like poinsettias and add a candle ring of red berries. Finish off with clear cabochons (those flat marbles you see in craft stores).

A butterfly spun of hot pink net and glittery wings sits atop poinsettias. If you can't find an exact replica of this guy look for a cheap-o-chic cousin.

The Fobbie is an excellent, simple way to create a great Holiday package in no time flat. It comes in several patterns and allows a no fuss no muss way to create a pretty package. The first video explains how to use it.

The second video, Traditional Home Tip Clip has beautiful ideas using different ribbons.

Wrap up Christmas with beautiful packages for a beautiful Season!