Good wrapping demonstrates care and that you want the exterior to be as pleasing as the gift itself.
There are a number of ways that you can approach wrapping. For example using a particular colour or style for each person, or choosing similar colours for all your gifts as a personal expression. A little effort from the bearer is always well received.

Always keep used and received wrapping as ribbon and trimmings can be reused. Old posters, comics and even maps can work if it is relevant to the person or gift. Buy supplies just after Christmas for the best value and to prevent all the presents under the tree looking like yours.
Colour and texture are all important. Don’t stick to the traditional, make your gifts stand out by choosing contrasting colours such as orange and lime green. Shiny paper and matt ribbon, cellophane and foil, waxed and art papers and even brown paper can be effective. Paper can be embellished with stamps, crayons and paint for the homemade touch.

Rolls and rolls of metallic ribbon can be replaced with wire, sashes, belts, old ties, laces, leather, garden twine and string.
 
Try starting with blank card shapes from the stationers and decorating them individually. Pine cones, leaves, berries, ribbon and tiny toys can be used. The gift itself should be wrapped simply to avoid being gaudy which is so easy at this time of the year.
Make the wrapping relevant to the gift. Gardening gloves in a plant pot with an ivy ribbon. Wrap foodie gifts in greaseproof paper with decadent ribbon.

Use the smallest piece of paper that you can for the gift. Trim excess paper as this can be difficult to fold neatly

Fold all ends over for neat edges

Keep seams along the bottom of the gift where possible

Keep sticky tape usage minimal. Double sided tape is fiddly but effective for a secure package