I use to love shopping for people for Christmas. Heading to the crowded mall, list in hand, with a determination to get it all done at once. But as I have grown older I find that I don’t actually like the shopping part so much as I love the giving part. It is just so much fun to see the look of anticipation on your kiddo’s face as they look at the brightly wrapped packages under the tree. If I could I would hire someone to do my shopping for me and then just enjoy the rest.
The rest. Like the wrapping part. I actually LOVE to wrap gifts! I have even lamented to my hubby that someday, when we have a bigger home, I am going to have a gift wrapping room! Yup, for nothing but wrapping presents in pretty paper, sparkling tissues and bright, beautiful bags and ribbons. Sigh.. sounds like heaven. ♥ And it will be stocked to the ceiling with supplies from Carlton Cards. Just look at some of the fabulous gift wrapping items they have available for the holidays this year:
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Do you like to use wrapping paper or gift bags to wrap your gifts in?
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I always wrap them myself! Thanks!
I prefer to wrap my presents but if they are an odd shape I use gift bags instead.
I like to use wrapping paper.
It really depends on what it is, bigger gifts usually don’t fit into a gift bag. I usually end up using wrapping paper.
Depends on the gift, easy to wrap than paper, hard to wrap than gift bag.
I like wrapping paper. It feels more personal to me. Thanks!
I like to wrap some gifts and bag others. Mostly wrapping is for fun watching them be opened.
I like to use both depending on the gift. I find some gifts are very difficult to wrap.
I mostly use wrapping paper
I use both
I like to use a mix of both, depending on the present.
I always wrap the girts. Items like socks and undies I will put in a box but, very little goes in the bag.
I like to use wrapping paper if the gift is in a box. I like to use gift bags if the gift is a weird shape that doesn’t fit in a box!
gift bags are just so easy
I use wrapping paper because I love to wrap!
I use both depending on the shape but I prefer to wrap.
I love wrapping paper! Bags are good in a pinch but paper can be ripped open!
I use both, it really depends on the present.
90% of the time I use wrapping paper- unless it’s really large or awkward to wrap.
I like to be unique when giving gifts and I do that by being creative with gift wrapping.
I like to use both
I’m a terrible gift wrapper, so gift bags and tissue paper are my salvation.
I love using wrapping paper and pretty bows.
I like to use wrapping paper! It’s more fun to tear apart!
I used to love wrapping presents and would sped lots of time wrapping with paper and making bows but as I had more kids and there were more presents to be wrapped, I started using gift bags and boxes more and more. Now, I only use paper for the things that won’t fit in the bags or boxes.
I love wrapping things with wrapping paper! It is so much fun!
We use wrapping paper for the kids, for adults its easier to use gift bags
I love to wrap with paper but am usually crunched for time so I use fun bags instead.
I like using wrapping paper, especially for the kids’ presents.
I like to use wrapping paper for all the gifts but if it’s to big or a very awkward gift then I will use a gift bag!
I use both lol.. ya I make ppl work for it!! I wrap in paper then put in a gift bag lol
I like to wrap them but if they are a strange shape I use the bags.
It depends on what the gift is , then I wrap them.
I like to use wrapping paper, especially for little ones.
I usually use Gift Bags
It depends how rushed I am – if I have extra time, I prefer wrapping paper but if I’m hustling to get things put together in a short amount of time, I like gift bags!
I like to wrap as many gifts as I can because I enjoy wrapping presents!
I try to wrap but then when I run out of patience, I use bags.
I use a lot of gift bags because they are more recyclable.
Wrapping paper, and usually it has to match/have a theme. This year, we do not have any family joining us for the first time, so we have decided to do a “use up whats left on the roll” theme lol
I love using pretty paper with matching bows but gift bags with tissue paper is so much easier. And they can be reused over and over.
I’m 50/50 – for adults and weirdly shaped gifts I use bags to be more environmentally friendly. But wherever possible for kid presents, always paper. There is just something so festive and fun about ripping through that paper to reveal something fun and special.
I love using wrapping paper and gift bags. Makes gift giving more exciting.
I love wrapping paper and doing it myself.
i like using wrapping paper, I can be more creative with the packages with bows and ribbons!
depending on the gift, but usually I like using wrapping paper
I like using wrapping paper.
It depends on the gift but I like to wrap whenever I can
I prefer gift wrapping.
I have use wrapping paper & bags also here it depends how big the package is
I love to wrap Christmas gifts and wedding gifts in wrapping paper but I like to put birthday gifts in gift bags. Well, kids gifts anyway, because it makes it easier for the gift to go to the party, and I like that I can put the card in the bag so that it doesn’t get separated from the gift.
I love using wrapping paper
Weird shapped stuff I put in bags and the rest o box
I like to use both. Depending on the gift and I suppose how I am feeling. Great post.
I use gift bags for some awkward shaped presents, but I do prefer using wrapping paper. I like being creative in decorating.
I like to use wrapping paper. I find it very relaxing to wrap presents.
I mostly use gift wrap although awkward shapes go better in bags.
I like using wrapping paper, and i wrap them myself. There are so beautiful gift bags that one can’t help but use them
I use gift bags since you can re use them!
I like to use a combination of both wrap and bags.
I like gift bags for adults and wrapping paper for kids. Kids LOVE ripping open their presents. And I love the sound of them doing it. Thank you for this beautiful prize and Happy Holidays
We use wrapping paper o& gift bags to wrap your gifts in depending on the item.
I do like wrapping paper.
it really depends on the parcel or gift shape. I use a combination of both.
I like to reuse gift bags because we’re always getting them, but wrapping paper is more fun!
I love using wrapping paper.
it depends on who the gifts are for and the occasion. For Christmas its always wrapped!
I like to use wrapping paper
I use both depending on the gift
Wrapping paper, unless it’s a very awkward shape then I might use a bag
I find gift bags are easier,however little kids like their gifts wrapped so they can rip it off in a hurry!
I use a mix of both wrapping paper and gift bags. It really depends on the shape of the gift to be wrapped.
I like to use wrapping paper
I use both, depending on the size and who it is for.
I like to use wrapping paper
I do a combination, but I like to see the kids rip open the opapper wrapping!
It depends on the object; wrapping paper for a square box and bags if the object is odd shaped.
I love wrapping presents with giftwrap but for those awkward gifts bags save the day
I love to use wrapping paper!
I prefer to use gift bags when I can. I wrap larger items that cannot fit in a gift bag.
I prefer wrapping paper over the bags – it’s fun to watch them ripping them open! But I also like that the bags can be re-used.
I love both. I use a bit of each but wrapping mostly for the kids since they would peak!
I love to use wrapping paper with bows and stuff. Looks alot more personal
Depending on who the gift is for or if I’m in a hurry
I prefer gift wrapping, but occasionally will use gift bags.
i love wrapping presents in wrapping paper best. I use bags for the weird shaped items
I like using wrapping paper!
I like using gift bags more than wrapping
I like to wrap my gifts with wrapping paper.
Depends who the gifts are for…Santa gifts need to be wrapped and other’s can be in gift bags.
I love to use wrapping paper
It depends on the gift, but I like to use the paper when possible.
I am cumming around to bags as easier
I like to use both wrapping paper and gift bags for my gifts.
I prefer gift bags because they can be reused year to year where as wrapping paper generally gets ripped and is not reusable as a result. Thanks for the chance to win!
I always use wrapping paper!
For me it’s wrapping paper all the way!!
I like to use wrapping paper and gift bags, it always depend on the gift.
I love to use wrapping paper even though gift bags are easier.
I like to use wrapping paper
I prefer to use wrapping paper but sometimes that’s impossible!
I like using both!
I like using both wrapping paper and gift bags for the presents I wrap.
I prefer using wrapping paper because I think it’s more fun to unwrap a gift than to open a gift bag! Thanks
I like wrapping paper!
Combination of both for me!
I like to use wrapping paper.
Whatever cannot be easily wrapped gets put in a gift bag.
For children, I always use gift wrap because I know my kids’ favourite part of unwrapping a present is tearing the paper. For adults, it would depend on the shape of the gift.
I prefer gift wrap, but I do not like wrapping.
I like to use wrapping paper unless I’m in a rush then a gift bag.
I truly enjoy wrapping. I should take a little class so I’m better at it. Practice doesn’t always make perfect, but its relaxing all the same
I like to use wrapping paper for the children presents and gift bags for the adult gifts.
I prefer wrapping unless it’s an odd-shaped package
I like wrapping but I am terrible at putting ribbon & bows on top.
Unless it is a weird shaped gift then give me a bag
I like to use both, depending on what the item I’m wrapping is.
I love wrapping presents. I find it so calming.
I like to use wrapping paper to wrap all of my gifts.
I like to use both, gift bags and wrapping.
I use a combination of both. I have a number of re-usable bags that we use year after year. I like that they are better for the environment. But we always wrap a few in paper because nothing beats the feeling of ripping into a gift! I love watching the kids open their gifts.
I use both but I prefer wrapping presents.
I use both and I love the look of a mixture of both bags and wrapped presents underneath the Christmas Tree.
I use gift bags if items are hard to wrap and use wrapping paper if it’s easy to wrap
I like wrapping paper.
I like to use gift bags as I am inept when it comes to wrapping but my daughter loves to wrap and she does it beautifully.
I’ve learned that gift bags are SO much easier.
i do a combo of both
I always use wrapping paper. I remember the excitement of being a child tearing open the paper!
I like to use wrapping paper when wrapping up presents.
I use both. But I do have quite a bit of wrapping paper this year so I’ll be using that instead of bags. Thanks
I prefer wrapping gifts over using bags, but some gifts are just easier bagged! Thanks for the opportunity!
I love wrapping gifts, its the best way, gift bags are nice but not as fun
I’ve actually gotten back into more wrapping unless its a really weird shapped package than bag all the way haha
I like wrapping the gifts with wrapping paper unless it’s glass then a bag will do
This year I used ONE gift bag for a special gift, and everything else is individually wrapped.
I use wrapping paper but certain things call for gift bags, like wine.
I love gift bags!
I use bags for adult gifts and paper and big wide tape and I tape the heck out of the kids packages cus they TRY to peak but now way can they the way I wrap it (seriously)
I use gift wrap and u love wrapping
I Like using both, but it does depend on who I am giving the present to
I use both wrapping paper and gift bags, depends on the gift.
I like to use wrapping paper
I usually use gift bags
I do a mixture of both depending on size and how tired I am of wrapping
Love using wrapping paper
It depends on the gift. Some are easier to throw in a bag and others are easier to wrap with gift wrap. This would be an amazing prize to win. Thank you for the chance.
I use both, I prefer wrapping paper but if I’m in a hurry or the gift is an awkward shape I’ll use tissue & gift bags!
I putting it in a bag
I love wrapping paper. I just enjoy wrapping gifts
Wrapping paper for everyone!!
I prefer to use wrapping paper.
I like to use wrapping paper. I use gift bags for larger gifts and tape them shut. I love Christmas.
Usually wrapping paper
I wrap them myself although i usually love other peoples wrapping better lol
I like gift bags though sometimes I will wrap
I like both. I try to use wrap for kids to get more exciting and bags are easier for most anything else
I try to wrap as many as possible but ai end up using a bag or two
Love using gift bags. Convenient, fast, &reusable
I like both but my husband likes the wrapping paper but now that the kids are older he doesn’t seem to care as much. I think some of the gift bags are so beautiful and so much handier.
I enjoy wrapping the presents and making them look “pretty”.
for Christmas I like wrapping paper and make the wrap as wonderful as the gift but for the rest of the year I like to us gift bags
What a great prize, thank you!
I prefer to use wrapping paper, it’s more thrilling than just pulling something out of a bag!
I love to wrap my presents and use ribbon and bows. When the kids were younger it was just wrap at fast as can. When they were younger bags really weren’t around. The cheat was the Christmas printed box to say time.
I’m lazy. I will wrap stuff that’s easy (aka symmetrical) and gift bag items that are oddly-shaped or have weird corners that will poke through the gift wrap.
Wrapping paper all the time!
I always wrap them myself! Thanks!
I love gift wrapping, i usually get the grand children there favourite characters and do the rest of the family in other wrapping paper
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Wrapping paper
I rater use gift bags, they are so much easier, but for the kids christmas and birthday gifts, I use wrapping paper, its so much more fun for them to open paper wrapped gifts.
I like both but for little kids it has to be wrapping paper!
I prefer gift bags but I also use wrapping paper.
I love both but my favourite is gift wrapping
i prefer gift bags
I prefer gift wrap as it takes longer and adds to the suspense, but do use gift bags sometimes, especially for oddly shaped gifts.
I use wrapping paper AND gift bags for variety.
MAKES THE GIFT EXTRA SPECIAL
wrapping paper
I wrap the kids from us for the kids and then Santa just drops off unwrapped.
I usually use wrapping paper because 1 roll could be used for more than 1 gift, then again, a bag could hold more than 1 gift, but it seems like it could be more expensive..not sure, as I’ve never used that method! But really either way, both have an efficiency. Maybe wrapping and bagging is going the extra money expensive mile…haha
gift bags
I wrap mostly it brings back memories of wrapping Christmas Eve.
I like to wrap everything .. then fun is in the opening !
I use both wrapping paper and gift bags depending on what the gift is or who I am giving it too
I prefer to use gift bags. Less waste.
I like to use both it depends on who the gift is for and what the gift is.
For Christmas, I like wrapped gifts, any other occasion such as birthdays, gift bags are good
I like to use gift wrap it’s much more fun !
I usually use wrapping paper , but if something is hard to wrap I will use gift bag
Depending on the size and shape of the gifts I use both
Mostly wrapping paper but sometimes I use gift bags
I like to use wrapping paper
I usually use wrapping paper.
I use both. I know it’s a bit more fun to rip paper off a gift but it’s nice to not waste paper and use gift bags that can be re-used. Sometimes I even try to find something useful like a lunch box or storage box to put gifts in.
I like to use wapping paper.
I enjoy wrapping! The papers are so pretty! The smaller items usually get a gift bag!
Has to be wrapping paper.
I like wrapping paper, but occasionally use gift bags
I love to wrap presents. I feels more personal to me.
I always use a combo of bags and wrapping paper!
A little of both for variety under the tree.
I am not the best with wrapping paper so I prefer bags.
hubby is the expert wrapper in our house.
I use both especially if the gift is a strange shape that can’t get wrapped in a bag it goes
Mainly paper, but use gifts bags too – espcally for the bigger clients who come in and you know they tare showing restraint.
I like using wrapping paper
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I like to use wrapping paper for children’s gifts; they get so excited ripping it off and for adults, bags.
I like both , it depends on the present but i prefer bags for convenience
I use a mixture of both, I also have Cloth christmas gift bags that we use for bigger things
I have three young kids, I wrap everything. Makes Christmas morning last longer
Gift bags are quick, easy and always look good. Plus they can be re-used!
Odd shaped items go in gift bags, the rest I wrap!
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