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10 Nontraditional Holiday Wrapping Papers That Will Make Your Presents Shine

These pretty papers make every gift memorable.

By Alexandra Gater

Updated December 12, 2017

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10 Nontraditional Holiday Wrapping Papers That Will Make Your Presents Shine

Look under any tree and the holiday wrapping papers all starts to blur together into a mess of snowmen, holly, and reindeer. And while that isn't necessarily a bad thing, lots of retailers are coming out with a refreshing mix of alternative papers that still feel completely festive — think agate and marble, polka dots and winter floral. Here are 10 designs that will make your presents stand out:

10 nontraditional holiday wrapping papers

Blue and gold brushed gift wrap

$7/roll, Indigo.

10 Nontraditional Holiday Wrapping Papers That Will Make Your Presents Shine

Birds botanical peace wrapping paper

$15/5 sheets, Minted.

10 Nontraditional Holiday Wrapping Papers That Will Make Your Presents Shine

Wispy pine gift wrap

$15/5 sheets, Minted.

10 Nontraditional Holiday Wrapping Papers That Will Make Your Presents Shine

Aqua metallic gold dots wrap

10 Nontraditional Holiday Wrapping Papers That Will Make Your Presents Shine

Vinter Santa Claus gift wrap

$3, Ikea.

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10 Nontraditional Holiday Wrapping Papers That Will Make Your Presents Shine

Mistletoe wrapping sheets

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10 Nontraditional Holiday Wrapping Papers That Will Make Your Presents Shine

Purrfect holiday wrapping paper

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10 Nontraditional Holiday Wrapping Papers That Will Make Your Presents Shine

Cockatiel wrapping paper

$15/5 sheets, Minted.

10 Nontraditional Holiday Wrapping Papers That Will Make Your Presents Shine

Agate wrap

Real Canadian Superstore.

10 Nontraditional Holiday Wrapping Papers That Will Make Your Presents Shine

Vinter dotted gift wrap

$3, Ikea.

10 Nontraditional Holiday Wrapping Papers That Will Make Your Presents Shine

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Alexandra Gater

Alexandra Gater is a former home editor at Chatelaine who now shares renter-friendly hacks, DIY projects and joyful makeovers with her 900,000 YouTube subscribers.

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