Wanna get on the family's good side? These unique red packets will make sure you stand out during those family reunions!
For those who are already married, red packets are a way to share the wealth and spread joy during the Chinese New Year season! Watching the faces of little ones light up when you hand them a red packet is priceless – but there’s a way to make them even happier. These pretty and unique red packet designs will definitely make you stand out and leave a great impression on your friends and relatives during reunion dinners.
Unique red packet designs for CNY 2025
1. ‘Snake and Ladder’ red packet
The fun doesn’t just end after you get the bounty from this red packet – Link’s Malls presents the Snake and Ladder packet! Unfold the envelope to reveal a board and play the timeless board game with a CNY theme. Not only is this a great way to upcycle red packets and contribute to saving the Earth, but it’s also a great way to keep the little ones entertained while visiting. Plus, it’s definitely on brand with the year of the snake. Visit Jurong Point, AMK Hub, or Swing By @ Thomson Plaza if you want to pick up some for yourself!
Where: Jurong Point, AMK Hub & Swing By @ Thomson Plaza
2. Craftwerkz
If you want to up your red packet game, Craftwerkz has got you. They’ve got a great collection of ready-to-order designs that are not only unique but also beautiful. Tired of losing your red packets and fumbling when it’s time to hand them out? They’ve also got some pretty red packet holders for you to keep them stored and ready to go whenever. Aside from the available designs, you can also get a little crazy and customise your own design to truly make yours unique!
Where: Online
3. When I Was Four
When I Was Four has never failed to create some cute and quirky designs for red packets. This year, they’ve come up with a Snake and Ladder themed design – each tile with a reference to CNY or references to Chinese culture. These will definitely be a great conversation starter or evoke some giggles when handing them to the kiddos.
Where: Online
4. Pine on Paper
These are some luxurious red packets by Pine on Paper – each individual scale on the snake pattern has been meticulously foil-stamped and embossed. These red packets are definitely gonna grab people’s attention but they are a bit pricey, costing $32 for six pieces. These ones are only available for a limited time too, get them before 22 December 2024 if you want them personalised or 29 December 2024 without the personlisation.
Where: Online
5. Shopee
As usual, Shopee always comes in clutch! There are so many designs available for affordable prices, with interesting choices like glitter and 3D designs.
Where: Online
6. NTUC Fairprice
Although the designs for 2025 have not been released yet, NTUC Fairprice has always come up with some interesting red packets! The 2024 edition featured a cool concept where you could combine 5 different designs to create a portrait of a CNY dinner when put together. The best part is, these limited edition red packets are complementary when shopping there during the festive season. So keep an eye out for when the 2025 edition is released and get your hands on some!
Where: NTUC Fairprice outlets
7. Banks
Banks have been known to give away red packets for free, like Maybank which had eight different designs in 2024. Some banks are also moving to e-ang baos, like DBS that has cute stickers you can send alongside a message!
8. Hotels
Hotels are a great place to find some really unique red packet designs! Keep a look out on their websites or social media for when the designs for 2025 will be released. You definitely won’t be disappointed if last year’s collection is a good indicator of what’s to come.
Here’s wishing you a prosperous Lunar New Year!
