Creative, beautiful and eco-friendly gift wrapping ideas for Christmas
Did you know that thousands of tons of wrapping paper are wasted every year across the globe while an extra 30% of garbage is discarded throughout the festive period compared to the rest of the year?
This Christmas make the difference by using eco-friendly, upcycled or natural materials for wrapping your gifts. In this way you contribute to a greener planet and you might end up having the most beautifully wrapped Christmas presents under the Christmas tree. Here are some ideas!
This Christmas make the difference by using eco-friendly, upcycled or natural materials for wrapping your gifts. In this way you contribute to a greener planet and you might end up having the most beautifully wrapped Christmas presents under the Christmas tree. Here are some ideas!
Draw your own wrapping paper
Who said you need to buy colorful wrapping paper and flashy ribbons when you can actually draw your own? Not only will you add a personalized touch to your gifts but you will also avoid extra waste.
Simply reuse some craft paper or any other type of paper and draw a bow. You will be surprised how cute and creative it will look like. And if the paper is white or bright-colored feel free to add some colorful touches too. For our creation we used natural craft paper and a black marker.
Who said you need to buy colorful wrapping paper and flashy ribbons when you can actually draw your own? Not only will you add a personalized touch to your gifts but you will also avoid extra waste.
Simply reuse some craft paper or any other type of paper and draw a bow. You will be surprised how cute and creative it will look like. And if the paper is white or bright-colored feel free to add some colorful touches too. For our creation we used natural craft paper and a black marker.
Turn your old magazines and newspapers into wrapping paper
Do you love reading magazines or newspapers? Are you tired of having them lying around? Then simply recycle and reuse them; turn them into a truly sophisticated wrapping paper for this year's Christmas gifts. You will be surprised how beautiful they can turn out to be. To make your gifts even more stylish and elegant, why not try reusing old ribbons or ribbons made from natural plant-based fibers? Or even better, what about combining old newspapers with some pine branches to further perfectionate your gift decorations?
For our creation we used old newspapers, a pine branch, a star decoration made of wood and natural string.
Do you love reading magazines or newspapers? Are you tired of having them lying around? Then simply recycle and reuse them; turn them into a truly sophisticated wrapping paper for this year's Christmas gifts. You will be surprised how beautiful they can turn out to be. To make your gifts even more stylish and elegant, why not try reusing old ribbons or ribbons made from natural plant-based fibers? Or even better, what about combining old newspapers with some pine branches to further perfectionate your gift decorations?
For our creation we used old newspapers, a pine branch, a star decoration made of wood and natural string.
Replace wrapping paper with wrapping...fabric
If you are looking for a truly wonderful and at the same sustainable way to pack your Christmas gifts, replace wrapping paper with fabric! Upcycle old clothes such as sweaters or shirts, old home linen such as tablecloths or tea towels and start wrapping! The best part? Wrapping gifts with fabric is practical too: no need to worry about unusual or oddly shaped gifts that at times are really challenging to wrap!
For our creation we used an old tea towel, a pine branch, a dried eucalyptus branch and a Winterberry Holly branch
But no matter what present or gift packaging you will choose, remember that it's the thought that counts after all!
If you are looking for a truly wonderful and at the same sustainable way to pack your Christmas gifts, replace wrapping paper with fabric! Upcycle old clothes such as sweaters or shirts, old home linen such as tablecloths or tea towels and start wrapping! The best part? Wrapping gifts with fabric is practical too: no need to worry about unusual or oddly shaped gifts that at times are really challenging to wrap!
For our creation we used an old tea towel, a pine branch, a dried eucalyptus branch and a Winterberry Holly branch
But no matter what present or gift packaging you will choose, remember that it's the thought that counts after all!
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