Be creative, festive, and sustainable this holiday season by repurposing these items as gift wrap.
Sure, wrapping paper is pretty.
This season, consider using materials you already have at home to wrap your gifts.
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The presentation can be just as charming, plus youll save money and help the environment.
So, get crafty with your gift presentation using the following ideas for holidays, birthdays, and celebrations.
Fabric Scraps
Do you constantly haveleftover fabricfrom sewing projects?
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Put scraps to good use by making them your new designated wrapping paper.
Materials like cotton, silk, or even festive velvet can easily wrap awkwardly shaped items.
Plus, the flexibility of cloth makes it easy to secure with a knot.
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Newspaper Pages
We can bet you definitely have old newspapers floating around that can double as wrapping paper.
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For example,kitchen towelsare an adorable way to wrap kitchen-related items, such as cookbooks or baking utensils.
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So long as they havent been used before, its perfectly fine to use them as wrapping paper.
Just so long as the receiver didnt give you the towels in the first place!
Consider using it as a luxe touch when wrapping gifts.
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Vintage Maps
Maps are unique itemsto frameorto decoratewith in general.
So why not try wrapping up presents with one to add an adventurous flair?
Feel free to use it to wrap the other part, such as a clothing box.
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Alternatively, bandanas are inexpensive, and you likely have a few scattered throughout the house.
Magazine Pages
For smaller gifts,magazine pagescan make an excellent alternative to wrapping paper.
Choose flashy images or ads that align with your recipient’s interests, such as fashion or nature.
Bonus points if you use a vintage issue of BHG!
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Consider then repurposing them as wrapping paper.
Dressed-Up Printer Paper
Similarly, you’re free to get creative with plain white printer paper.
Allow your inner artist to shine by decorating it with stamped patterns, colorful doodles, and more.
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For a fun technique, try layering a plain white paper with pops of colorful paper.
Or, use food coloring and water to dye the paper in a tie-dye pattern.
ensure packing paper is free of stains, smooth it out, and then use it to wrap gifts.
Calendar Pages
Forgot to toss last years calendar?
Before throwing it in the recycling bin, try using it as wrapping paper for a small-sized present instead.
For instance, a page showcasing a pile of puppies is perfect for your friend who adores dogs.
