Wrapping Up the Holidays
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With all the hustle and bustle at the malls this time of year, it’s hard to remember everything on your to do list when there’s so much to do and so many distractions. Giftwrap seems to be one of those things that come in last on my list, and something I always tend to forget, leaving me scrambling at the last minute.
I’m not one for going all out on wrapping the gifts I give, but I do tend to get creative, especially if I don’t want to fight the crowds for a few bows and some ribbon. Here are some last minute gift wrap ideas that not only recycle and reuse, but are innovative and add your own personal touch.
• Don’t have any tissue paper? Cut the handles and the logo off the front of any plastic bag.
• Don’t have gift boxes? Use cereal boxes or cardboard packaging, turn them inside out (so the graphics are on the inside) and re-glue. Decorate the outside as you wish, or wrap with paper.
• Don’t have ribbon? Cut up some thin strips of colored paper, curl, and tape together as you wish.
• Don’t have tags? Use colored paper that complements the wrapping, and fold it into a mini card. Design your own and print them out on card paper. Or sew some together with some extra fabric so you can reuse them year after year.
These may seem as simple as simple can be, but the bottom line is that anything can be recycled and reused. Experiment and see what you can do this holiday season to make your gift-giving extra special.
~Amanda~
