Looking for a fun way to wrap a gift? Look no further than the craft paper trend that’s been sweeping Pinterest! It’s equal parts stylish and nostalgic, conjuring memories of carefully covering text books in school and then embellishing them with stickers and other personalized touches.

Want to recreate this brown wrapping paper look at home? It’s easy with just a few simple embellishments! Here are some of our favorites ideas from some great blogs:

1. Cookie Cutter Wrapping Paper by Sheila at Craft by Photo

Take letter-shaped cookie cutters and paint and you can create a personalized message for any occasion!

2. Festive Party Flags by Shari’s Berries

Scrapbook pennants attached to twine? Yes, please!

3. Simple Wrapping Paper with Herbs and Paper Doilies by Blue, Purple and Scarlett

A scented sachet filled with herbs adds a rustic, country feel.

4.Polka Dot Wrapping Paper by The House that Lars Built

Using a pencil and white paint, add polka dots to any brown wrapping paper!

5. Birthday Candles by Nooha (Netherlands)

This blog may be written in Dutch, but attaching actual birthday candles to a gift has universal appeal!

6. DIY Mini Tissue Paper Pom Poms by Lia Griffith

This is such a neat twist on the hanging tissue paper pom pom trend–a mini version, perfect for topping a petite gift!

7. Confetti Gift Wrap Stripes by 3@12

This look combines three popular trends–brown wrapping paper, confetti and stripes! The look is made relatively mess-free by using double-sided tape to attach the confetti instead of glue!

8. Rubber Band Gift Wrap – Babble

Need to dress up an office birthday gift in a hurry? Look no further than your desk drawer by wrapping it in colorful rubber bands!

What’s your best tip for gift wrap? We’d love to hear it in the comments!