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

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.

Birds botanical peace wrapping paper

$15/5 sheets, Minted.

Wispy pine gift wrap

$15/5 sheets, Minted.

Aqua metallic gold dots wrap

$6, Indigo.

Vinter Santa Claus gift wrap

$3, Ikea.

Mistletoe wrapping sheets

$9/ set of 3 rolled wrapping sheets, Rifle Paper Co.

Purrfect holiday wrapping paper

$9, Etsy.

Cockatiel wrapping paper

$15/5 sheets, Minted.

Agate wrap

Real Canadian Superstore.

Vinter dotted gift wrap

$3, Ikea.

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