Make the packaging as fun as the present with handmade wrapping ideas from 20 years of Martha Stewart Living.

Add some sparkle to your holiday wrapping with easy-to-make tinsel stars. Once the gift giving is through, the shiny creations can do double duty as Christmas tree ornaments.

Martha Stewart Living, 1996/1997

These quaint town-house boxes, inspired by the postcard-pretty German town of Nuremberg, are ideal for packaging cookies or small gifts.

Martha Stewart Living, 2007

A pine tree profile cut into gold tissue paper folds back to reveal a layer of silver tissue beneath in this charming wrapping technique.

Martha Stewart Living, 1994/1995

Dress up any gift with interwoven ribbons. Alternate colors, widths, and textures as you wish, but try to keep your design fairly simple so that it does not end up looking too busy.

Martha Stewart Living, 1999/2000

Packages adorned with colorful candy stripes are guaranteed to make a sweet impression.

Martha Stewart Living, 2005

Extra bits of wrapping paper are used to create this fabulous floppy bow; no ribbons or costly trimmings are necessary.

Martha Stewart Living, 1997

Create eye-catching gift wrap by photocopying vibrant fabrics and then enlarging and reducing the scale to achieve different looks from the same swatch.

Martha Stewart Living, 2006

Transform ordinary brown or white paper bags into elegant wrappings with simple ribbon and button embellishments.

Martha Stewart Living, 1995/1996

Personalize presents with sophisticated gift toppers made using photos of the recipient.

Martha Stewart Living, 2006

Elevate traditional hostess gifts, such as wine, olive oil, or flavored vinegar, by packaging the bottles in colorful fabric that can be used again and again.

Martha Stewart Living, 1997

Botanical prints and animal images make perfect embellishments for these vintage-style decoupage boxes -- an elegant way to present small gifts.

Martha Stewart Living, 1998/1999