Elegant Christmas Gift Wraping Ideas with Wax Seals

Unwrap the Magic: Elevate Your Christmas Gifts with Elegant Wax Seals!

So join us as we wrap our Christmas gifts with wax seals!

What materials do you need?

To get started with wax seal gift wrapping, you will need a few key materials. 

• High-quality Christmas wrapping paper
• Sticky tape or double sided tape
• Velvet ribbon
• Twine
• Festive foliage e.g: pine, spruce, holly, mistletoe, or gum
• Christmas wax seal stamps
• Sealing wax beads
• Wax melting stove and spoon
• 4-hour tealight candle
• Matches or lighter

Optional:

• Silicone wax sealing mat

How to gift wrap with wax seals

There are two main ways to add wax seals into your gift wrap: For a clean, round wax seal you can make your wax seal in advance using a wax sealing mat, then attach the wax seal with a small dot of melted wax, or some strong double sided tape. Alternatively, you can make your wax seal directly on the gift, creating a more rustic, natural wax seal. 

Once you have gathered your materials, it's time to start incorporating wax seals into your gift wrapping. Begin by wrapping your gift in the chosen wrapping paper. Wrap the gift with velvet ribbon and secure with a bow or knot. 

TIP: for a pro finish to your gift wrap, use double sided tape. 

Next, clear your work space, as you will be using, heat, flame and hot wax. Light the tealight candle and place your wax sealing stove over it. Place four wax sealing beads into the wax melting spoon, and position on the stove. Once the wax is completely melted, and the consistency of runny honey, remove the wax spoon from the heat and pour the melted wax onto your desired location for your wax seal. Before the wax hardens, press the wax seal stamp firmly into the wax to create a beautiful impression. Remove the wax seal stamp only once the wax has completely set.

TIP: For an extra vintage touch, add a few drops of melted wax to the gift wrap around the wax seal. This gives a the seal a vintage look that celebrates it's traditional style.

Here's how we're wrapping our gifts elegantly this Christmas...

1. Elegant Green Christmas Tree Gift Wrap

Choose your favourite green Christmas wrapping paper and pair with a luxurious green velvet ribbon and this delightful Christmas tree wax seal for charming seasonal gift wrapping. 

Steps:

1. Wrap your gift.
2. Cut a short section of green velvet ribbon, approximately 5-6cm long.
3. Fold the ribbon in half lengthways, and using sharp scissors, cut a small triangle out of the end of the ribbon, forming two points.
4. Attach the ribbon to your gift with a small piece of double sided tape.
5. Prepare your Emerald Green sealing wax (as described above), and pour the wax into a small pool at the top of the ribbon. 
6. Press your Christmas tree wax seal into the centre of the wax pool. Allow wax to cool completely before removing the stamp
7. Using any leftover wax still in the spoon, drip several spots around the wax seal to enhance the vintage look. 

2. Luxurious Festive Foliage Gift Wrap

Choose a lovely purple or burgundy based Christmas wrapping paper, pair with mulberry velvet ribbon, a sprig of your favourite evergreen foliage and a festive gold wax seal to create a luxury Christmas present.

Steps:

1. Wrap your gift.
2. Cut a long piece of velvet ribbon, long enough to go around your gift about 1 and 1/3 times.
3. Cut a wedge out of each end of the ribbon forming two points at each end.
4. Wrap the ribbon around the present on a slight angle, allowing the ends to be offset to one another, as pictured below. Secure with double sided tape.
5. Place your sprig of foliage across the ribbon.
6. Melt your Antique Gold sealing wax as described above, and pour wax over the end of the foliage. 
7. Press your wax seal into the wax and leave it there until wax sets. We love this "With Love" wax seal for gifting all year round.
8. Add a few extra dots of shimmering gold wax to the gift to enhance the finished look.

3. Snazzy Santa Christmas Gift Wrap

This gift wrap is so simple but really looks so stylish. In fact it's so easy, we don't even need to explain the steps, you can also refer to tips above. The Santa wax seal adds a fun festive touch to this gift wrapping. We've used our Jade Green sealing wax for a bold Christmas colour combination.

TIP: Use a gold paint pen to highlight the design of the wax seal to create a luxury finish.

4. Gorgeous Green & Red Merry Christmas Gift Wrap

Nothing quite says Christmas like a green and red gift wrapping. Create the ultimate impression with swathes of lush green velvet ribbon, a big bow and a glossy red and gold "Merry Christmas" wax seal. Perfect!

Steps:

1. Choose a gorgeous green based Christmas paper to wrap your gift. This style work best with square or rectangular shaped presents or those in boxes. 
2. Grab a long length of this lush forest green velvet ribbon, and find the centre point. (it's best to test how much you will need for this before cutting the ribbon)
3. Place the centre of the ribbon several centimeters in from the top left corner of the present, and run the ribbon on a diagonal across that corner from front to back as shown above.
4. Wrap the ribbon across the back of the gift in two parallel lines towards the bottom right corner. 
5. Bring the ribbon to the front of the gift and secure with a large bow. Trim the ends of the ribbon to points.
6. Prepare your wax seal supplies as directed above. 
7. Pour Garnet red sealing wax into a pool over the ribbon on the top left corner, and press your seal stamp into the wax. Remove the wax seal stamp once wax is fully set.
8. Use any remaining wax to drip around the seal.
9. Use a gold pain ten to highlight the "Merry Christmas" message on the wax seal. 

7 Christmas Gifts Wrapping Ideas Using Wax Seals

Here are 7 more ideas for using wax seals on your Christmas wrapping:

1. Embellish your gift tag with a wax seal.
2. Tie an off centre bow with velvet ribbon. Place the wax seal over a flat section of the ribbon before the bow.
3. Seal Christmas cards with a festive seal.
4. Attach dried florals to your gift with a seasonal wax seal.
5. Add a sprig of festive foliage, adhered with a Christmas wax seal.
6. Fold a short piece of ribbon into an upside down V and secure with double sided. tape. Place your wax seal at the apex to form a rosette style ribbon.
7. Tie a large soft ribbon in a half knot and secure in the centre with a wax seal. Trim the ends.

So, as you gather your festive treasures this year, remember that the act of giving extends far beyond the gift itself. With the luxurious touch of velvet ribbon and the timeless elegance of a perfectly pressed wax seal, you're not just wrapping a present; you're crafting an experience, a tangible expression of love and thoughtfulness. Embrace these simple yet sophisticated details to transform your Christmas gifts into unforgettable keepsakes, creating moments of pure delight that will be cherished long after the last ornament is packed away.