Old maps bring a visual quality that standard wrapping materials rarely offer, combining the linework, typography, and color palettes of cartography into packaging that feels detailed but not cluttered—and often printed on paper that already carries a sense of age and intention.

Newspaper works as an unexpected but effective wrapping material. As an accessible, versatile, and easy-to-customize option, it’s both eco-friendly and savvy in design.

Rustic wrapping has a charm that store-bought printed paper just doesn’t capture. It feels warm, textured, and a little bit handmade—the kind of wrap someone actually pauses to admire before opening. And buttons fit that mood.

Feathers remain one of the most underused elements in gift packaging. Yet, they’re lightweight, affordable, and capable of transforming basic packaging into something memorable. In fact, a single feather can add texture, movement, and visual interest to an otherwise flat design!

You’ve wrapped your gift, tied the ribbon, and stepped back to admire your work—only to realize it still looks like it’s missing something. It’s almost as though it could use a little texture… a pop of color… or even a little charm.

And paper doilies may just give you what you desire!