The Christmas season is here. Did you check everyone off your gift-giving list? Now comes the fun part, wrapping all those Christmas presents. Did you spend more than you wanted on gifts? Now, are you trying to save money on wrapping your Christmas gifts this year? Wrapping gifts on a budget can be creative and fun.
If you are searching for inspiration, consider the following ways to wrap Christmas gifts on a budget.
- Reuse Materials: Save and reuse gift bags, wrapping paper, and ribbons from previous occasions. Using a little creativity, used wrapping paper and bags are perfect for Christmas gifts.
- Brown Paper: Plain brown packing paper can be a budget-friendly and versatile option. If your online shopping products arrive packed in brown paper, save for wrapping gifts. Decorate the paper with drawings, paint, stickers, or stamps. Decorating used paper is a fantastic art activity for children.
- Newspaper: Do you still receive community newspapers or buy one at the newsstand? Old newspapers make unique and eco-friendly wrapping paper. Like the brown paper, paint and decorate the newspaper for a festive activity.
- Fabric Scraps: Use fabric scraps or old scarves as reusable gift wraps. Or go to your local dollar store and buy scarves to wrap gifts. Many dollar stores carry Christmas-themed scarves this time of year.
- DIY Wrapping Paper: Create your own wrapping paper by decorating plain paper with hand-drawn designs or stamps. Download free printable gift wrap templates and designs from the internet to add to your plain paper.
- Gift Tags: Make your own gift tags from spare paper, index cards, or cardboard.
- Dollar Stores: Check out dollar stores for affordable wrapping paper, bows, and ribbons.
- Gift in a Jar: Place small items in a mason jar. Decorate the with a ribbon and a homemade label.
- Simple Ribbons: Sometimes, a simple ribbon can make all the difference. You can find them at a low cost.
- Reusable Bags: Place gifts in reusable bags or backpacks.
Remember, the thought and effort you put into your gift and wrapping can mean more than expensive materials. Get creative! Have fun! Merry Christmas!