These gift-giving innovations make the process of birthdays and other celebrations all the more enjoyable.
From unbelievably odd wrapping paper to ridiculously customized cards, giving a gift has never been so high-tech or futuristic as it is now. Wrapping paper specifically has been a site for great creativity, particularly with regard to humor and satire. Stationery, and cards given alongside gifts, have also gotten a more likable and personal update, and have become special presents in their own right. Though the price tag on these innovations might bring up the overall cost of a gift, the joyful outcome of these products is well worth the extra splurge.
Surprising, high-tech and often hilarious, these gift-giving innovations are as celebratory as the goods that they cover up.
70 Gift-Giving Innovations
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Cussing Cards
Sweet Perversion Stationery Lets You Express Inappropriate Comments
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Raunchy Wrapping Paper
Now Available for Men and Women
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Rapping Paper
Si Hill Design Puts Puts a Hip Hop Groove in Gift Wrapping
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Delicious Gift Wrap
The Cheeseburger Wrapping Paper is Comprised of Different Components
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Tearable Seafood Wrapping
The BagBox Packaging Concept is Adaptable for On-the-Go Eating
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Erotic Double Sided Giftwrap
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Interactive Gift Wrap
The QRapping Paper Might Make the Present Inside Irrelevant
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Darling Ribbon Art
The Baku Maeda 'Ribbonesia' Brings a Touch of Imagination to Gift Wrapping
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Reusable Wrapping Paper
Fabric Wrap is an Innovation in Green Gift-Giving
60
Love-Infused Stationery
The Little Romance Paperclips are Both Cute and Functional
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Personalized Venn Diagrams
A Great Gift for the Person with Everything
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Patterned Fabric Wraps
These Shrapps Gift Wraps are Perfect for Environmentalists
57
Eco Cardboard Wrapping
Bellroy Product Packaging Uses Earthy Brown Paper Pouches
56
Reusable Fabric Gift Boxes
'Gift It Green' Makes Funky Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping
55
Weirdo Gift Wrapping
ThinkGeek Gift Labs Creates Nerdy Present Paper
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Romantic Code Cards
The Wallaroo Produces Geeky Greeting Cards
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Pretty Packing Tape
TapeSwell is Duct Tape's Adorable Little Sister
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Cards That Give to AIDS
Hallmark (PRODUCT) RED Collection
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Crossword Puzzle Paper
Have Fun Solving and Wrapping Gifts With the Universal Wrapping Paper
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Social Media Gift Wrap
Tweet Wrap Spreads Twitterific Spirit One Present at a Time
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Social Media Coffee Gifts
The Starbucks Card eGift Program is for Any Occasion
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Personalized Present Paper
Hemlock Printers 'Happy Wrap' Was Custom-Made by Turnstyle
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Romantic Message Stationery
The Enamored Pencil Set Features Sweet Sayings
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Cutesy Greeting Cards
Cute Graphic Cards by Gingerbred Wow All
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Compressible Accordion Cartons
Tri-Container Packaging is Embodies Portability and Recyclability
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Customized Client Gifts
Customer Rave Allows Businesses to Create Personal Holiday Presents
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Customizable Birthday Cards
This Sarah Hollowood Collection is Personalized
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Customized Recycled Boxes
Nilna Crafts Presents Unique Designs
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Curated Handmade Subscriptions
The Umba Box Aimed at Women Delivers Surprises Every Month
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Cute Character Carrying Cases
The Wilda Wongso 'Vigoo' Gift Boxes Add Personality to Any Present
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Gift-Wrapped Heroes
The Holiday Sub Sandwich from Erbert & Gerbert is Perfect for Everyone
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Multi-Use Wrapping Cloths
Wrap Up or Pack Up With the LINK Furoshiki
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Stationery for Carnivores
La Charcuterie Turns Deli Meat into Office Supplies
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Hairy Holiday Wrappers
This Mustache Gift Wrap is for the Ultra Hip
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Gift-Wrapping Fashion
The Peter Jensen Resort 2011 Collection is Ultra Fun
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Viral Gifting
29 Day Gift Giving Challenge Has 7,000+ Members
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Pesonalized Gift Wrap
Your Name in Stripes From Erin Condren Design
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Silky Gift Kerchiefs
Bobo Wrapping Scarves are a Sustainable and Stylish Way to Give
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Personified Holiday Packages
The DIY Photo Wrapping Paper Makes Presents Even More Thoughtful
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Pop Culture Festive Packaging
Christmas Vacation Wrapping Paper Will Make You Miss the Griswolds
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Social Media Gifting
The Twitter Secret Santa Exchange Begins a Digital Holiday Tradition
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Touching Video Birthday Cards
Meny Hilsenrad's 'Moran' Project is Creative and Sweet
27
Faux 3D Gift Ribbons
The Lazy Bows 3D Wrapping Paper is Present-ly Surprising
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Eco Wrapping With Fabric
Furoshiki Uses Colored Cloth, Not Paper
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Bling-Infused Present Paper
This Tough Looking Gangster Wrap Sets Any Gift Apart
24
Designer Origami Paper
Hermes Celebrates Designer Style with Extravagantly Priced Stationery
23
Embroidered Greeting Cards
'Typography' by Sarah Corcoran Brings Needlepoint & Stationery Together
22
Porky Present Sheets
The Bacon Wrapping Paper is a Great Concealer
21
Gift-Wrapped Skyscrapers
Shinjuki, Japan Topshop Gets Gifted for a Passerby Promotion
20
Bacon-Flavored Envelopes
Mmmvelopes from J & D's Make Snail Mail Delicious
19
Multi-Use Sarongs
The Bobo Beach Wrap is Great for Swimwear and Gift-Giving
18
Designer Booze Wrapping
Issey Miyake Designs Reusable Gift Wrapping for Wine
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Virtual Twitter Gifts
Gift a Follower to Your Most Loyal Tweep and Say Thank You
16
Luxury Birthday Gifts
David Beckham Buys Chateau Posh
15
Customizable Christmas Paper
Personalized Wrapping Paper for a Special Holiday
14
Feces Stationery (UPDATE)
Poo Paper Doesn't Let Animal Droppings Go to Waste
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DIY Gift Tags
The Northcoast Zeitgeist Homemade Project Inspires Scrappy Creations
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Gift Wrapping Chronographs
The Ribbon Clock Ties a Pretty Knot in Time
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Canine Wrapping Paper Creations
Papergirl Designs Creates Lovable Dog-Themed Gift Wrappers
10
Dual-Purpose Publications
The Wrap Magazine Doubles as Wrapping Paper
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Artsy Chocolate Wrapping
Edholm Uilenius' Pretty Swedish Sweets
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Furry Stationery Fasteners
'Squirrel Away Your Paperclips' Keeps Your Notes Cute and Tidy
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Virtual Gift Wrapping Services
'Giftwhip' Makes Presents Given Online More Personal
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Pinata Packaging
This Breakable Gift Wrap is Great for Soothing Birthday Rage
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Green Gifting Websites
BabyList Registry Lets You Add Products from Any Store on the Web
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Tweetable Gifting Services
Giftee Lets You Reward Your Followers With Real-World Gifts
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Terrific Gifting Tools
Whimventory Web App Lets You Create a Universal Wishlist
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LCD Stationery
Yellow Owl Workshop Paper Goods for Personalized Presents
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POO POO PAPER
Made from elephant poo
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Customized Valentine's Cards
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Calligraphy-Covered New Year Fragrances
The Diptyque Lunar New Year Collection is Ornate
Romantic Drinking Accessories
Hendrick’s & Wiederhoeft Crafted a Line of Unusual "Gintimates"
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Sugarwish's Customizable Cookie Boxes are Indulgent and Mouth-Watering
Personalized Candle Scents
Scent Lab Allows You to Customize Your Candle Based on Mood
Beverage-Themed Candle Collections
DW Home's Cheeky Candle Collection Makes for a Perfect Gift
Bold Whimsy Whisky Packaging
Glenmorangie Has Unveiled a Striking New Bottle Design
3D-Printed Organization Stationary
Studio Hopkins Launches Melt, a Brand of 3D-Printed Products
Futuristic Whisky Bottles
Johnnie Walker's NFC-Enabled Bottles Visualize the Year 2220
Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
Yinka Ilori Designed an Eye-Catching Pop-Up at Selfridges
Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Captures One's Eye Immediately
AI-Generated Fatherhood Campaigns
The Glenlivet's Father's Day Campaign Features an AI Script
Paperboard Gin Bottles
Georgian Bay Spirit's 100% Recycled Paperboard Bottle is Produced in Canada
Celebratory Convenience Store Apparel
The 7-Eleven 7/11 Birthday Collection Commemorates 96 Years
Kitchenware Christmas Crackers
Fortnum's 1707 Crackers are Filled with Miniature Kitchen Utensils
Modern Gifting Services
Fresh Sends Reinvents Flower Delivery & Gift-Giving for a New Generation
Decorative Bottle Openers
Yuue Design Studio's Viuu Bottle Opener is Chic and Effective
Paper Vodka Bottles
Mother of Pearl Vodka Debuts the First Australian Vodka in a Paper Bottle
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Paper-Based Vodka Bottles
Absolut Vodka is Selling Paper-Based Bottles Commercially in the UK
Collaborative Art Museum Stationary
The New Papier x the Met Collaboration is One of a Kind
AI-Generated Whiskey Packaging
The Glenlivet's The Twelve Elements Collection Celebrates 200 Years
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Water Digital Wallet Loyalty Cards
Liquid Death Has Introduced the Liquid Death Country Club
Influencer-Crafted Gin Cocktails
These Tanqueray Gin Holiday Drinks Celebrate Canadian Traditions
Smart Bottle Openers
Wecheer's Smart Bottle Opener Tracks Valuable Insights in Real-Time
Craft Soda Advent Calendars
The Jones Advent Calendar Shares 25 Days of Bubbly Beverages
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Birthday Beauty Gifts
Sephora's 2024 Birthday Gift Options Have Been Revealed
Realistic Messy Romantic Gifts
The Messy Paper Anniversary Gift Boxes Embraces Imperfections
Birthday-Ready Snack Boxes
Sugarwish Rounds Its Curated Snack Boxes with a Birthday Option
Lunar New Year-Inspired Libations
Glenfiddich & Raku Inoue Create A Gift For Blossoming Futures
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Creative Constellation Water Bottles
The Evian x Coperni Bottle Invites People to "Look Closer"
Accessible Skincare Gift Branding
These NIVEA Gift Packs Feature NaviLens Technology in the UK
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
Cordless Cocktail Makers
bev by BLACK+DECKER Creates a Party Atmosphere with Multicolored LEDs
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
AI-Powered Gift Recommendations
Giftwrap.ai's ChatGPT Plugin Uses AI to Share Personalized Ideas
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Japanese Bento-Inspired Stationery
NOOE's Bento Jot Offers an Efficient Storage Solution
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Sustainable Biomaterial Gift Wraps
Natural Material Studio Designed Calvin Klein’s Gift Wrap
Paper Bottle-Packaged Cocktails
World of Zing Cocktails Come in the Frugalpac Frugal Bottle
AI Party Planners
"The Generager" by Three Olives Vodka Launches Custom Party Themes & Concepts
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Pulp-Based Wine Wraps
Perrier- Jouët's Champagne Bottle Wrap Uses Paper Pulp and Vine Shoots
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Monthly Mocktail Subscriptions
Raising the Bar Offers Sustainable Mocktail Kits On-Demand
Futuristic Vision Design Books
Nike Introduces the New No Finish Line Book Highlighting the Future
Celebratory Limited-Edition T-Shirts
Heineken Partners with Singapore Creatives for Its 150th
Social Media-Inspired Candles
Ryan Porter | Candier Boasts a Playful Candle for Galentines Day
Art-Infused Razor Gift Sets
Harry’s and KRINK Team Up for Art-Inspired Second Mammoth Series
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Festive Bamboo Tissues Papers
The Stack-A-Tree is an Eco-friendly Twist on Holiday Decorations
Laser-Engraved Chocolate Bars
Cadbury Created Dairy Milk Bars with Laser-Etching Technology
Reformulated Skincare Rebrands
Bath & Body Works Underwent a Large-scale Shift to Cleaner Products
Splashy Canned Water
Drink Weird Sets Itself Apart with Bold Branding & Convenient Cans
Novel Outdoor Design Capsules
Marmot & Better™ Gift Shop Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Winter Series
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Branded Epic Holiday Party Giveaways
Win an 'Unboring' Holiday Bash with Jameson Irish Whiskey
Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks
TENT Unveils the Uniquely Shaped Book on Book Bookmark
Customizable Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
Halloween Sugarwish Boasts Customizable Gifting
Wine-Filled Holiday Crackers
Vinca's Wine Tasting Crackers Share Ready-to-Sip Canned Wines
Fued-Inspired Christmas Cards
Moonpig Unveils Its New AI-Powered Christmas Card Range
Whimsical Home-Centric Brands
Katie Kime Offers a Range of Sleepwear, Wallpaper & Home Decor
DIY Whisky Bottles
Stauning's Customizable Labels Creatively Solve Supply Chain Issues
Indulgent Dessert Cocktails
Bardinet Inspirations Recreates the Flavors of French Desserts
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O-I Launches Personalized and Embossed Customized Packaging
Anniversary-Commemorating Cat Watches
Casio Previews its New Hello Kitty Watch Collaboration
Customizable Holiday Treats
Sugarwish Offers Special Holiday Treats as Part of Its Gifting Service
Confetti-Filled Wrapping Papers
'FettiWrap™' Confetti Wrapping Paper Elevates Amusement
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Moth's Cocktail Crackers Share Ready-to-Serve Cocktails in a Fun Way
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PartyKit Ensures The Little Details are Taken Care of
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magic bullet's Artist-Designed Wraps Champion Creativity & Expression
Cookie Brand Birthday Kits
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Playful Valentine's Day Gifts
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Sustainable Mocktail Boxes
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Curated Wedding Gift Boxes
Confetë Party Box's Wedding Collection Simplifies Wedding Season
Bamboo Hot Beverage Cups
Celebration Packaging Debuts its Bamboo Fiber Hot Drink Cups
Digital Experience Gifting
Memory Crate Lets Users Gift Coupons, Experiences, or Acts of Service
Wine-Themed Holiday Sweaters
Franzia Wines Created Festive Boxed Wine & Matching Holiday Sweater
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
Rewarding Graduation Cards
Hallmark and Venmo Created Giftable Cards for the Class of 2024
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Year-Round Gummy Candy Gifts
The HARIBO Box of Happy Gifting Option Has Several Sweets Inside
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
AI Gift Note Writers
This Tool Heps Users Craft a Well-Written Message for a Gift
Revamped Juice Overhauls
Ocean Spray Announces a Brand Overhaul with Modern Influences
AI-Written Printed Letters
SnappySnail Uses AI To Write and Send Letters
Luxurious Bespoke Candles
TAJA Collection: Redefining Thoughtful Gifting with Customizable Candles
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Holiday-Ready Whisky Cocktails
Grant's Whisky Introduces Tailored Cocktails for the Holiday Season
Hobby-Funding Sweepstakes
Starburst's Pink Passion Protection Program Fuels Creativity with Cash
Artist-Designed Blender Wraps
magic bullet Launches Limited-Edition Artist-Designed Blender Wraps
Alcohol-Free Gift Packs
Gimber's Alcohol-Free Gift is Packed in Honeycomb-Style Material
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Emjay Curated a Father's Day Bundle for Cannabis-Consuming Dads
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
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The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
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Pics & Wishes is a Line of Multi-Media Greetings
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Toast Tracker Sends Well Wishes to Loved Ones
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Personalized Heartfelt Digital Greetings
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Social Wishlist Networks
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