Why Better Than The Gift?

Make the wrapping part of the gift. Better Than The Gift creates conversation-starting wrapping paper, reusable gift bags, and greeting cards that give people something to read, laugh about, and connect over before the gift is opened. From witty messages to thoughtful designs, our products help you match the wrapping to the person, not just the occasion.

  • 🌱 Compostable Wrapping Paper

  • 😂 Conversation-Starting Designs

  • 🎁 Woman-Owned Small Business

Modern eco‑friendly wrapping paper and greeting card designs from Better Than The Gift, featuring bold patterns and clever messages.

Our Brand Story: Show & Tell

We are excited to introduce you to Better Than The Gift, where we design clever and relatable gift stationery as our way of doing good. We strive to turn gifting into moments of connection.

Jenny and Julie met in college, and after taking very different paths through life, reconnected to build something meaningful. Better Than The Gift's first line of wrapping paper launched in 2024 and greeting cards, stickers, and gift bags came along in 2026. We strive to use the highest quality and most sustainable products we can find. At the heart of our business are our 100% compostable wrapping paper sheets. The quality is incredible and we can use them as compost in our gardens.

We started with wrapping paper because Jenny is terrible at giving gifts and for years her sisters complained. Finally—after decades —she realized this wasn’t a Jenny problem. It was a them problem. Their expectations weren’t properly set. So, Jenny did what any reasonable person would do: She set them herself. And that’s how our first design, “Lower Your Expectations,” was born.

Meet Jenny & Julie

Gifts that Give Back &   Get Noticed

  • ❤️ Do Good

    We donate a portion of our profits to causes near to our hearts including the special needs community, cancer research, and Alzheimer's disease. Every purchase makes a difference.

  • 📰 Notable Mentions

Frequently asked questions

What is conversation-starting wrapping paper?

It’s wrapping paper with messages and designs that give people something to read, laugh about, and talk about before opening the gift. Think of it as part of the present.

Are your gift bags reusable?

Yes. Our gift bags fold flat after use, ready for another gift or for storing and organizing small items.

What occasions are your products designed for?

Explore designs for birthdays, Christmas, Hanukkah, congratulations, and everyday moments when you want to make someone smile.

Is your wrapping paper recyclable? Compostable?

Yes. All our wrapping-paper designs are uncoated and recyclable. Remove tape and decorations before recycling, and check your local recycling guidelines.

Our wrapping paper is 100% compostable across all designs and is printed with vegetable-based inks.

What sizes does your wrapping paper come in?

Every sheet measures 19 × 27 inches. Our “Roll” option contains three separate sheets, not one continuous roll. Bundles contain the sheet counts listed on their product pages.