70 Days ’til Christmas – Gift Wrap Organization Ideas

Part of the #100DaysTilChristmasChallenge – one small step every day to make the holidays more joyful and less stressful.

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Every single year, I find myself with no tape, thirty-seven shirt boxes, scraps of wrapping paper from years past, and about fifty million bows—but somehow not a single gift tag.

And by the time I realize it, we’re already well into the Christmas season. Nothing’s on sale, the good prints are gone, and I’m left sorting through the picked-over bins of wrinkled red paper that nobody else wanted.

So this year, we’re changing that story with a few simple gift wrap organization ideas that make wrapping season so much easier.

Today’s task is a quick, easy win: take inventory of your wrapping supplies now—while stores are stocked and before you have to wrap a single thing.

Gather Everything in One Spot

Before you can organize, you have to find it all.

Pull out your wrapping paper, bags, boxes, ribbons, bows, tape, and tags from wherever they’ve been hiding. Check the hall closet, under the bed, or that mystery bin that hasn’t been opened since last January.

Once everything’s in one place, it’s much easier to see what you already have—and what you actually need. This is the first step in organizing your gift wrap supplies efficiently.

Take Inventory with the Printable

Grab your Gift Wrap Inventory & Station Checklist from the Holiday Hub and start filling it out.

It covers everything—bags and boxes (sorted by size), ribbons and bows, tags and labels, even tape and scissors. Mark what’s running low, note what needs replacing, and jot down where you like to shop.

📝 Pro Tip: Snap a photo of your completed checklist and keep it in your phone. That way, when you’re out shopping, you’ll know exactly what you already have.

Simple Gift Wrap Organization Ideas

Now that you’ve taken stock, it’s time to organize your supplies so wrapping feels calm instead of chaotic.

You don’t need a full craft room to make this work—just a few clever gift wrap storage ideas and a cozy spot to wrap.

If you want to keep everything neat and easy to grab, I use (and love) the ZOBER Wrapping Paper Storage Container from Amazon. It keeps your paper rolls from getting crushed, has pockets for bows and tags, and slides perfectly under the bed or into a closet.

Mine’s held up beautifully for several years and honestly makes this whole process so much easier.

Hearth & Harbor Wrapping Paper Storage Container with Ribbon Dispenser and Interior Pockets

Other wrapping station ideas include:

• Using a tall laundry basket or bin to store paper rolls upright
• Repurposing a hanging closet organizer for bows and bags
• Keeping a small caddy with tape, scissors, and pens ready to go

Add a candle or twinkle lights to your space and you’ve got your own cozy “Santa’s Workshop.”

Restock Early While the Selection’s Still Great

The must-haves disappear fast—especially tape, small boxes, and tags. Stock up now while the shelves are full and the sales are still decent.

Grab a few neutral rolls, too—they’re perfect for birthdays and year-round gift-giving.

Schedule Your Wrapping Days on the Calendar

Here’s one more gift wrap organization idea that saves time later: schedule your wrapping sessions now.

Block off two or three wrapping days on your calendar:

• One after Thanksgiving for early gifts
• One mid-December for most of your wrapping
• And a short one right before Christmas for last-minute surprises

Add reminders and color-code them “Holiday Wrapping.” If you use Google Calendar, attach your checklist or organizer link so everything’s ready when the time comes.

Wrap-Up

A few smart gift wrap organization ideas can completely change how you feel heading into December. You’ll know exactly what you have, where it’s stored, and when you’re actually going to get it all done.

And here’s a little bonus idea: when the holiday season wraps up (pun intended), fill out your checklist again for next year and tuck it inside your wrapping organizer. It’ll feel like a tiny gift from past you—organized, thoughtful, and ready to go next season.

🎄 Download your free Gift Wrap Inventory & Station Checklist in the Holiday Hub, and consider today’s challenge complete!

✅ Today’s To-Do

• Add 2–3 wrapping sessions to your calendar with reminders
• Gather all wrapping supplies in one spot
• Fill out your Gift Wrap Inventory & Station Checklist (in the Holiday Hub)
• Restock missing items