We Found Gift Wrap Alternatives for Those Who Loathe Wrapping Paper Starting at $5

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:PeopleWhile folks love giving and receivingholiday gifts, asurvey of 2,000 Americansfound the wrapping process is decidedly less enjoyable (with 52 percent calling it “the worst part of the holiday season”).If your elves are one papercut away from going on strike, we found some festive alternatives to traditional gift-wrapping paper at Amazon that all ring in at or under $29. Plus, several options are reusable, so you can whip them out year after year for a more sustainable approach to holiday gifting.Best Gift Wrap Alternatives at AmazonVimusfun Assorted Christmas Gift Bags, $25Hallmark Small Holiday Gift Bag 5-Set, $5Hrx Package Fabric Drawstring Gift Bags, $18 (orig. $20)Joyin 24-Pack Christmas Kraft Paper Gift Bags, $19 (orig. $22)Hallmark Red Party Favor Bags, $10Party Funny 24-Pack Christmas Gift Paper Bags, $29Nush Nush Christmas Gift Bags 12-Set, $17Vimusfun Assorted Christmas Gift BagsAmazon$25 at AmazonWith the same sheen of wrapping paper but a much simpler assembly process, these wrapping bags come as a pack of 34 in various sizes and festive prints. Simply place your gift inside the bag and tie it closed with one of the included ribbons, and you’re good to go.Hallmark Small Holiday Gift Bag 5-SetAmazon$5 at AmazonFor those who prefer more neutral, traditional Christmas designs, consider these rustic, small paper gift bags from Hallmark. The set of five comes in prints like peppermint stripes, snowflakes, the word “merry”, and squiggle lines. These small gift bags are ideal for miniature gifts like candles, stationery, jewelry, and more.Hrx Package Fabric Drawstring Gift BagsAmazon$20$18 at AmazonIf you appreciate a winter plaid, these red, black, and white fabric drawstring bags may catch your eye. The drawstring closure allows for a variety of gift sizes (as well as difficult shapes that are hard to gift wrap traditionally). Plus, the nine bags are machine washable, so you can reuse them for many holidays.Joyin 24-Pack Christmas Kraft Paper Gift BagsAmazon$22$19 at AmazonThis pack of 24 paper gift bags is covered in holiday prints, including ornaments, snowflakes, Christmas trees, and more — and 10,000 shoppers have purchased them in the last month alone. Though small in stature, these bags are durable (not unlike grocery bags) so they can hold heavier items like candles, picture frames, and books.Hallmark Red Party Favor BagsAmazon$10 at AmazonThese Hallmark treat bags would make a great gift wrap option for gift cards, delicate jewelry, or other compact gifts. The set of 30 bags comes in three vibrant patterns: chevron, polka dot, and solid red. Simply fold the bag’s opening to close.Party Funny 24-Pack Christmas Gift Paper BagsAmazon$29 at AmazonWith over 1,400 near-perfect ratings, this pack of 24 paper gift bags (with 60 tags) is loved for its variety of sizes and colorful prints.One shopper wrote, “These are sturdy bags, colorfully decorated, and [sized] to fit most objects.” Shop this set for a bundle of small, medium, large, and jumbo size gift bags.Nush Nush Christmas Gift Bags 12-SetAmazon$17 at AmazonStruggling to wrap heavier or spill-prone gifts? These non-paper gift bags are a good option. With over 2,600 five-star ratings, the gift bags are favored for their sturdy handles and material, whimsical designs, and medium sizes — which fit a variety of gifts.

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While folks love giving and receivingholiday gifts, asurvey of 2,000 Americansfound the wrapping process is decidedly less enjoyable (with 52 percent calling it “the worst part of the holiday season”).If your elves are one papercut away from going on strike, we found some festive alternatives to traditional gift-wrapping paper at Amazon that all ring in at or under $29. Plus, several options are reusable, so you can whip them out year after year for a more sustainable approach to holiday gifting.Best Gift Wrap Alternatives at AmazonVimusfun Assorted Christmas Gift Bags, $25Hallmark Small Holiday Gift Bag 5-Set, $5Hrx Package Fabric Drawstring Gift Bags, $18 (orig. $20)Joyin 24-Pack Christmas Kraft Paper Gift Bags, $19 (orig. $22)Hallmark Red Party Favor Bags, $10Party Funny 24-Pack Christmas Gift Paper Bags, $29Nush Nush Christmas Gift Bags 12-Set, $17Vimusfun Assorted Christmas Gift BagsAmazon$25 at AmazonWith the same sheen of wrapping paper but a much simpler assembly process, these wrapping bags come as a pack of 34 in various sizes and festive prints. Simply place your gift inside the bag and tie it closed with one of the included ribbons, and you’re good to go.Hallmark Small Holiday Gift Bag 5-SetAmazon$5 at AmazonFor those who prefer more neutral, traditional Christmas designs, consider these rustic, small paper gift bags from Hallmark. The set of five comes in prints like peppermint stripes, snowflakes, the word “merry”, and squiggle lines. These small gift bags are ideal for miniature gifts like candles, stationery, jewelry, and more.Hrx Package Fabric Drawstring Gift BagsAmazon$20$18 at AmazonIf you appreciate a winter plaid, these red, black, and white fabric drawstring bags may catch your eye. The drawstring closure allows for a variety of gift sizes (as well as difficult shapes that are hard to gift wrap traditionally). Plus, the nine bags are machine washable, so you can reuse them for many holidays.Joyin 24-Pack Christmas Kraft Paper Gift BagsAmazon$22$19 at AmazonThis pack of 24 paper gift bags is covered in holiday prints, including ornaments, snowflakes, Christmas trees, and more — and 10,000 shoppers have purchased them in the last month alone. Though small in stature, these bags are durable (not unlike grocery bags) so they can hold heavier items like candles, picture frames, and books.Hallmark Red Party Favor BagsAmazon$10 at AmazonThese Hallmark treat bags would make a great gift wrap option for gift cards, delicate jewelry, or other compact gifts. The set of 30 bags comes in three vibrant patterns: chevron, polka dot, and solid red. Simply fold the bag’s opening to close.Party Funny 24-Pack Christmas Gift Paper BagsAmazon$29 at AmazonWith over 1,400 near-perfect ratings, this pack of 24 paper gift bags (with 60 tags) is loved for its variety of sizes and colorful prints.One shopper wrote, “These are sturdy bags, colorfully decorated, and [sized] to fit most objects.” Shop this set for a bundle of small, medium, large, and jumbo size gift bags.Nush Nush Christmas Gift Bags 12-SetAmazon$17 at AmazonStruggling to wrap heavier or spill-prone gifts? These non-paper gift bags are a good option. With over 2,600 five-star ratings, the gift bags are favored for their sturdy handles and material, whimsical designs, and medium sizes — which fit a variety of gifts.

While folks love giving and receivingholiday gifts, asurvey of 2,000 Americansfound the wrapping process is decidedly less enjoyable (with 52 percent calling it “the worst part of the holiday season”).

If your elves are one papercut away from going on strike, we found some festive alternatives to traditional gift-wrapping paper at Amazon that all ring in at or under $29. Plus, several options are reusable, so you can whip them out year after year for a more sustainable approach to holiday gifting.

Best Gift Wrap Alternatives at Amazon

Vimusfun Assorted Christmas Gift Bags

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$25 at Amazon

With the same sheen of wrapping paper but a much simpler assembly process, these wrapping bags come as a pack of 34 in various sizes and festive prints. Simply place your gift inside the bag and tie it closed with one of the included ribbons, and you’re good to go.

Hallmark Small Holiday Gift Bag 5-Set

$5 at Amazon

For those who prefer more neutral, traditional Christmas designs, consider these rustic, small paper gift bags from Hallmark. The set of five comes in prints like peppermint stripes, snowflakes, the word “merry”, and squiggle lines. These small gift bags are ideal for miniature gifts like candles, stationery, jewelry, and more.

Hrx Package Fabric Drawstring Gift Bags

$20$18 at Amazon

If you appreciate a winter plaid, these red, black, and white fabric drawstring bags may catch your eye. The drawstring closure allows for a variety of gift sizes (as well as difficult shapes that are hard to gift wrap traditionally). Plus, the nine bags are machine washable, so you can reuse them for many holidays.

Joyin 24-Pack Christmas Kraft Paper Gift Bags

$22$19 at Amazon

This pack of 24 paper gift bags is covered in holiday prints, including ornaments, snowflakes, Christmas trees, and more — and 10,000 shoppers have purchased them in the last month alone. Though small in stature, these bags are durable (not unlike grocery bags) so they can hold heavier items like candles, picture frames, and books.

Hallmark Red Party Favor Bags

$10 at Amazon

These Hallmark treat bags would make a great gift wrap option for gift cards, delicate jewelry, or other compact gifts. The set of 30 bags comes in three vibrant patterns: chevron, polka dot, and solid red. Simply fold the bag’s opening to close.

Party Funny 24-Pack Christmas Gift Paper Bags

$29 at Amazon

With over 1,400 near-perfect ratings, this pack of 24 paper gift bags (with 60 tags) is loved for its variety of sizes and colorful prints.One shopper wrote, “These are sturdy bags, colorfully decorated, and [sized] to fit most objects.” Shop this set for a bundle of small, medium, large, and jumbo size gift bags.

Nush Nush Christmas Gift Bags 12-Set

$17 at Amazon

Struggling to wrap heavier or spill-prone gifts? These non-paper gift bags are a good option. With over 2,600 five-star ratings, the gift bags are favored for their sturdy handles and material, whimsical designs, and medium sizes — which fit a variety of gifts.

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