How to Wrap Gift Certificates With a Personal Touch

We all have that one person (or, ahem, many people) on our holiday gift list that just seem impossible to buy for. Enter your saving grace: the gift card. This one-size-fits-all solution is sure to please the toughest of recipients. But how to make a gift card feel more personal and thoughtful? It's all in the delivery. Check out this roundup of creative and fun ways to wrap gift cards to make giving them feel as special as the season.

First up: Craft dainty and adorable DIY envelopes to enclose certificates. This super simple DIY comes together with just origami paper, paper doilies, glue and ribbon.

A gift card is extra sweet when presented with one these festive candy bars covered with scrap wrapping paper. Tuck the card inside before securing the wrapping paper sleeve with tape, then finish off the look with ribbon and a sprig of greenery.

Upcycle cardboard into tiny gingerbread-inspired houses. Simply cut cardboard into two identical house shapes, glue together along the bottom three edges and add details with a white paint pen. Once dry, slide a gift card inside.

A gift card delivered in a photo frame makes for a picture-perfect present — and a colorful background of wrapping paper makes it pop. For an added thoughtful touch, place a favorite photo of you and the recipient behind the gift card for lasting memories.

In a few easy steps, paper circles can transform into a fun way to deliver a bit of joy. Simply trim four identical circles from scrapbook paper or leftover wrapping paper, and fold them in half. Overlap the circles to make a square, and secure the back with clear tape. Tuck the gift inside, then finish your chic mini envelope with a bow.

No crafting skills are necessary to pull off this sweet gift. All you have to do is place a gift card into a clear goodie bag filled with candy. Tie the top of the bag with a bow or colorful yarn for a delectable gift that's sure to delight.

Bright, whimsical and perfect for the sports lover in the family, these hat-adorned tennis balls are sure to get a giggle. Cut a slit horizontally into the ball to hold the card, and you'll be serving up a grand slam gift.

For a charming (and eco-friendly) touch, wrap a gift card with a pretty bow made from a thrifed scarf or bandana. Lay the gift card in the center of the bandana and tie two corners tightly. Then use the excess to make loops, and tie with the remaining short corners to create the illusion of a bow.

A clear plastic Christmas ornament is a beautiful way to make a gift card feel extra special. Let your creativity shine by filling the ornament with shiny bits and colorful baubles. Place the gift card inside before closing, and fasten a pretty ribbon to the top.

Sow some joy this season by housing a gift card in a potted plant — the ideal two-in-one gift for the plant lover in your life. Select flora with holiday vibes (like paper whites or poinsettias), then glue the gift card to a wooden skewer, and stick it into the soil. Make it even more merry with a glittery bow.

Give the gift of a winter wonderland by displaying a gift card inside a DIY snow globe. Start with a plastic globe from the craft store, and glue the gift card to the lid. Add faux snow and woodland elements to create a miniature world of whimsy.

A hand-painted wooden ornament turns a gift card into a treasured heirloom. Use hot glue to join two wooden ornaments, only applying glue around half of the edge. Paint the ornament, then slide a gift card between the two wood pieces. Bonus: Kids will love helping with this easy craft.

Tinsel garland makes for glitzy and fun gift card wrapping. Wind the garland around a gift card until it resembles a ball. Tuck in the loose end, attach an ornament hanger and finish with a bow. Hang this glittering gift on your tree for a sparkly surprise on Christmas morning.

Turn holiday tins from the dollar store into fun containers to hold gift cards (or any small gifts). Gather the kiddos and get creative using glue, beads, paper, ribbon and glitter to decorate the boxes before stashing the gift inside.

This Mason jar DIY (by Something Turquoise) is an easy way to give a gift card and some sweet treats in one pretty vessel. Using four-ounce and eight-ounce jars, glue the lids together to create an extra tall container that holds double the holiday goodies.