Another packaging idea is to get on the net and search for Christmas Box Templates. You will be surprised how many free templates there are. Bell Shaped, Bon bon shaped, Christmas Tree Shaped...Then I was either going to trace onto thick card or re use drink cartons and cover in wrapping paper.

Also another gift idea I remember as a kid was baking Christmas puddings in terracotta pots, decorating them and wrapping them up.

Ooooh I love Christmas!