I think the Urban Outfitters style may work better if you taped the lights to the box (so it’s easier to remove later).

I think these would also be great if you decorated the box instead of the wrapping because it may last longer, and they can use the box to store things later.

44 Festive Ideas

This tree is adorable, and it comes from a list of a lot of cute gift wrapping ideas. I think you should check out this list if you’re looking for some inspiration.

You could use book pages to wrap the whole present even, although if you don’t want to destroy your books you can probably find some free or super cheap ones at your local thrift store. You could also see if your campus library has any they’re looking to get rid of.

What do you think of these gift wrapping ideas?

Are there any other eco-friendly hacks I forgot to include? How do you wrap awkwardly-shaped presents?