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This extra-festive Christmas wrapping paper will add excitement under your tree

Photographer: John Paul Urizar

The Christmas frenzy is beginning and we’re already feeling the festive spirit! Christmas wrapping paper is where the whole present-giving process begins. It doesn’t have to be childish or tacky – nor does it have to cost you much. You can find options suitable for all gift recipients, ages and design preferences with ease in Typo’s Christmas wrapping range.

If you’ve already for your gifts for the most important men, women and kids in your life sorted, sorted, prevent the little ones from spoiling the surprise by getting on top of your wrapping early.

Shop the best Christmas wrapping paper below

Read and white candy cane Christmas wrapping paper

Best for: The traditional festive, who loves all things red, green and stripy.

Length: 3 metres

This classic wrapping paper looks like a Hallmark card come to life, encompassing the traditional red, white and green Christmas colours. Bonus points if you’ve got a few cheeky candy canes hanging on the branches above, too!

Wrapping paper with the words 'This is your present' printed repetitively across it

Best for: The straight-shooter who tells it how it is.

Length: 3 metres

Just in case there was any mistaking what’s under the tree, this wrapping paper labels it perfectly. Who needs all the colours and designs? Simple is best.

Brown craft paper

Best for: Parents or grandparents who adore their wee ones’ art more than the kids themselves do.

Length: 5 metres

Wrapping paper has the power to add significantly extra fun to your Christmas experience if you let it. With this classic brown craft wrapping paper, we love the idea of letting the kids pull out the arts and crafts box and decorating to their heart’s content. Though it may seem simple now, this paper will become one you won’t want to part with after the present frenzy is over.

Turquoise Christmas wrapping paper with the Grinch's face all over it

Best for: The family Grinch.

Length: 3 metres

Every family and/or workplace has that one person who doesn’t quite get into the festive spirit like the rest do. Make their lack of Christmas spirit especially known with this funny wrap, perfectly suited to their mood.

Pink striped Christmas wrapping paper with the Barbie logo all over it

Best for: The little princess of the family.

Length: 3 metres

If your wee girls are anything like my sister and I were as kids, nothing lights up their eyes like presents that have also been wrapped in Barbie wrapping paper. Presents and Barbie? Two favourite things combined into one! You really can’t go wrong.

Brown craft paper with gold and silver stars all over it

Best for: Design-forward individuals who want the presents under their tree to look simple and chic.

Length: 3 metres

The straightforward design on this wrapping paper allows for a sleek finish when your carefully selected presents are all under the tree. We also absolutely love the way the metallic gold stars catch the twinkling lights that are woven through the branches above. Just beautiful.

Christmas wrapping paper with breasts on it

Best for: The cheeky girlfriend of the group who’s always looking for a laugh.

Length: 3 metres

Are your girl group organising a friendmas get-together this year? This presumptuous paper will be a hit. Whip a gift or two out, wrapped in this paper and then watch your girlfriends hoot and holler.

The Office themed Christmas wrapping paper

Best for: The Office enthusiast.

Length: 3 metres

According to Michael Scott, “Christmas is the best way to show someone how much you care. It’s like this tangible thing that you can point to and say, ‘Hey man, I love you this many dollars-worth.'” Need I say any more?

A set of Christmas wrapping paper with three festive rolls, ribbon and bows

Best for: Busy mums with lots of presents to wrap and not enough time.

Alright, the kids are in bed, Santa is on his way and you’re looking at a massive pile of presents that you have to wrap, ribbon, bow and store under the tree, stat! With this handy gift wrap bundle, you’ll be able to get it all done in one fell swoop. Gone are the days of running around, frantically searching for the ribbon you remember hiding once months ago – everything you need is in this pack.

A white gift bag with small blue flowers scattered around

Get Stuffed Gift Bag

Small size, $4.99, at Typo
Medium size, $6.99, at Typo

Best for: Concealing gifts that are too tricky of a shape to wrap with paper.

The subtle blue flowers on this gift bag add a beautiful pop of colour, making it easy to elegantly hide any gifts you couldn’t wrap. Simply pop your gift in the bottom of the bag, then stuff some tissue paper on top and you’re good to go!

What happens to wrapping paper after Christmas?

The wrapping papers listed earlier are made of 100% paper. This means that they’re all suitable to be recycled. In fact, we encourage you to recycle them.

Many families also like to carefully peel away the tape from the paper, so they can later use it again to wrap a new gift. This is another reason we love gift bags. Reduce, reuse and recycle!

Is it safe to burn Christmas wrapping paper?

Though they are made of 100% paper, it isn’t recommended to burn your Christmas wrapping paper. There are fumes in the coloured in that when burned, can be toxic to humans. Instead, we recommend carefully bagging it and taking it to your local recycling plant.

How do I choose Christmas wrapping paper?

This decision is entirely yours. Consider what the recipient may appreciate, admire or laugh at. Otherwise, if you really can’t decide, a fun gift bag works wonders, too!

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