Whether you have an abundance of time or not-so-much, these 11 clever gift topping ideas will give Santa a good name. These easy additions make your gifts sparkle and shine. Get started early and collect your supplies now!
11 Clever Ways to Top a Gift
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Duct Tape Bows
Duct tape crafts have been popular for a while, but this is possibly my favorite use of the tough stuff. This red is the perfect shade and I love the dramatic effect.
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Straw Stars
Cut up a striped straw and you instantly have a festive star to tie on your packages
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Confection Letters
Apply common candies to your gift tags in place of the "O" and watch the kids' eyes go wide with excitement! Other words that would work are "Noel" and "Jolly"
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Cupcake Liner Bows
Traditional cupcake liners easily create a festive bow for any package. Use alternating red and white liners to create a candy cane effect.
via Family Chic
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Photo Bombs
No gift tags needed here! Personalize each package by printing black and white photos direct from your computer printer and attach to a plain wrapped gift.
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Clothespin Minis
Glue small plastic animals or other Christmas decorations to clothespins and attach to the ribbon of your gift. You could use these clever toppers as ornaments or as place cards, too!
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Twine Embellishments
Wrap your packages in a few different solid colors and add some drama with twine and a single embellishment. Simple yet impressive.
via Design Sponge
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Mini Embroidery Hoops
Are you the embroidery type? These mini hoops are adorable and perfect for kids who love seeing their names in print. This is the type of topper that will be valued for years to come!
vis Lilac Saloon
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Letter Magnetism
How many of these letters do we have lying around? Put them to good use by gluing them to a plain wrapped package. Try spray painting them in Christmas colors or in keeping with your tree's ornament colors before attaching.
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