- According to the 2025 Michaels Creativity Trend Report, meaningful gifting is taking center stage, and gift wrap is becoming an essential part of the experience.
- Michaels is your one-stop holiday shop, providing endless options to help every gifter make a statement with gift wrap, ribbons, bows, boxes, baskets and more.
- Michaels shows how to bring trends like Reusable Wraps, Holiday Nostalgia, Playful Pinkmas and Little Women Winter to life through creative and stylish gift presentation
Gift wrap is becoming a defining part of holiday gifting in 2025, as customers look for more personal and expressive ways to present their gifts. According to the 2025 Michaels Creativity Trend Report, wrapping styles are shifting toward creative, theme-driven looks — from nostalgic patterns and Pinkmas palettes to giftable totes and handmade touches. Michaels is fueling the joy of creativity and celebration with endless ways to make every present feel meaningful, from wrapping paper and ribbons to baskets and customizable touches.
“We’re seeing people infuse creativity into more parts of their lives, and gift wrapping is becoming a surprising, but meaningful place where that is showing up,” said Stacey Shively, Chief Merchandising Officer at Michaels. “Customers aren’t just wrapping a present; they’re expressing their personality, their aesthetic, and the thought behind the gift. It’s become its own creative moment.”
No matter your holiday gift wrap style, Michaels has everything you need to ensure your gifts make a statement – from wrapping paper and gift boxes to baskets, ribbons, bows and more.
Reusable Wraps & Gifting Containers:
Customers are embracing wrap alternatives that extend the gifting moment — stylish, functional pieces that become part of the present and make the unwrapping experience feel bigger and more memorable.
- Reusable Totes: The gift (bag) that keeps on giving! Use a simple base like the Large Cotton Canvas Tote by Make Market® then customize it by tying on a Paisley Bandana by Make Market® or iron-on patches like the Embroidered Daisy Iron On Patches, 3ct. by Make Market® to create a personalized, reusable carry-all perfect for grocery runs, errands and more.
- Tea Towels and Fabric: With the Knit & Sew Shop at Michaels, holiday shoppers can choose from over 125,000+ fabrics online to wrap their gifts in. Try the Santapaws Cotton Fabric for a playful look or the Christmas Green Glitter Plaid for a trend-forward aesthetic. For smaller gifts, wrap them in a festive tea towel secured with a ribbon to add a fun, functional touch.
- Brr Baskets: Inspired by the viral trend, fill a bin, like the Large Pink Stripe Gift Bin, with slippers, a blanket, hot cocoa mix and a cozy craft for an elevated, gift-on-display moment.
Personal Touches + Elevating Elements:
Customers are elevating their gift wrap this year with creative details that make each present feel thoughtful, intentional, and keepsake-worthy.
- Wax Seals: Add a classic, polished moment with wax seals on gift tags, ribbon tails, or the front of wrapped boxes.
- Embroidered Gift Tags: Soft, textured tags, especially embroidered initials, instantly personalize a present and double as a keepsake for the recipient. With 36 color options, the Pastel Embroidery Floss by Loops & Threads, makes it easy to coordinate or contrast with your wrap for a standout detail.
- Personal Collectible Ornament: Tying a collectible ornament that represents the recipient (a hobby, initial or milestone) onto the ribbon elevates a simple wrap by adding a meaningful touch that also serves as a memorable keepsake.
Vintage Christmas:
Classic reds and greens, rich plaids and nostalgic Santa motifs are bringing back the magic of pre-internet Christmas and it’s one of the biggest wrapping trends of 2025.
- Throwback Wraps: The Party Shop at Michaels has everything you need to bring this trending aesthetic to life, with classic looks like the Green Santa Premium Gift Wrap and Peppermint Plaid Premium Gift Wrap.
- Classic Bows & Ribbons: Complete the look with the Mini Classic Christmas Bows Set or peppermint-inspired Pink & Red Curly Ribbons to add fun retro flair.
- Tradition Keepers: The Large Santa Sack offers a reusable, heirloom-style wrapping option for special gifts year after year.
Playful Pinkmas:
TikTok-driven aesthetics like Bowcore and Pinkmas are inspiring glam, ultra-feminine and maximalist holiday wrap moments.
- Pops of Pink: Swap neutrals for bold color. Try the Pink Holographic Foil Premium Gift Wrap, Mini Pink Mix Christmas Bows Set and Pink & Red Stripes Holly Jolly Wired Jumbo Ribbon.
- Bowcore Galore: Channel the viral Bowcore trend with the Pink with Red Bow Foil Gift Wrap and Pink Velvet Bow Pick, to add texture for a standout moment.
- Pretty in Pink Totes & Boxes: Bring more Pinkmas pizzazz to your presents with the Pink Merry & Bright Reusable Tote, and the Holly Jolly Folded Gift Boxes, for a variety of Pinkmas styles under the tree.
Little Women Winter:
This cozy, literary-inspired trend channels handmade charm, simplicity and nostalgic winter storytelling.
- Basic Bases: A natural gift wrap look for this trend starts with a basic base. The Solid Kraft Premium Gift Wrap can be personalized with this 16 Color Matte Acrylic Paint Value Set for a DIY aesthetic.
- Tactile Touches: Nature-inspired elements like the Snowy Pinecone Pick or Berry Spray Pick tuck easily into ribbons for a warm, nostalgic finish.
- Rustic Wrapping: Options like the Kraft with Black Trees Premium Wrap or the Small Trees Kraft Gift Bags, paired with the Green & Gold Trees Wired Ribbon complete the look.
For more information or to shop all holiday gift wrap, accessories, boxes, and more, visit Michaels.com or your local Michaels store.
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