# Festively Organic Wrapping Paper The DIY Nature Gift Wrap is Creative and Eco-Friendly By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-12-22 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-nature-gift-wrap References: [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-holiday-gift-wrap/) What better way to put your crafty fingers to good use over the holidays than making DIY nature gift wrap for all of your presents. Using [brown postal packaging paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-packaging-solution) and [evergreen pine needles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evergreen-candle), pine cones and twine you can create dazzling organically wrapped gifts that. Most of the materials used to adorn the brown paper can be found in your backyard or during a walk. You can even throw in a bushel of dried berries for a nice red contrast. If don't want a lot of the brown postal paper to show, tie a strip of plaid fabric around your package. Every present that you choose to adorn with DIY nature gift wrap has the potentially to stand out magnificently. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Gift Wrap:** There is room for innovation in creating DIY gift wrap that is eco-friendly and utilizes materials readily available in people's backyard. - **Eco-friendly Packaging Materials:** This trend can be expanded by providing eco-friendly alternative gift wrapping materials that people can use year-round. - **Nature-inspired Wrapping Design:** Incorporating nature in gift wraps can also evolve into incorporating nature in the design of actual products. ### Where This Applies - **Craft and Hobby Stores:** These stores can offer workshops teaching customers different eco-friendly DIY gift wrap techniques. - **E-commerce Marketplaces:** Online marketplaces can capitalize on the trend by offering eco-friendly gift-wrapping options at check-out. - **Product Packaging Industry:** Companies within this industry can explore developing nature-inspired product packaging designs that reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Parks-Themed Wrapping Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parks-project-wrapping-paper.md) - [Sustainable Biomaterial Gift Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomaterilal-gift-wrap.md) - [Water-Soluble Wrapping Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-gift-wrap.md) - [Sustainably Wrapped Gin Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lind-lime-gin.md) - [Festive Bamboo Tissues Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackatree.md) - [Confetti-Filled Wrapping Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-wrapping-paper.md) - [Festive Plantable Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantable-pencils.md) - [Soda-Scented Gift Wrap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scented-gift-wrap.md) - [Biodegradable Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-decor-collection.md)