If
you are as passionate about the environment as we are then read on to discover
our favourite recycled and eco-friendly gift wrapping tips and ideas.
We
have compiled this inspirational list of ideas for making gifts look gorgeous yet they
still retain an eco-friendly ethos.
We
have taken inspiration from our own designs and also from the talented
community over on Pinterest, hope you enjoy all our favourites!
parties and pearls
You
can’t beat brown paper for a wonderfully whimsical look. Add a length of rustic twine and some
greenery from the garden and this rustic, eco friendly theme really does take some beating.
These
days brown paper is available in all kinds of designs and it usually remains
very eco-friendly and made from 100% recycled materials, but be sure to check the source.
Recycled and Re-Purposed
I
like nothing more than rummaging around in a charity shop in search of
sheets of old music scores – they make fantastic
wrapping paper for small gifts.
Miss
Mustard Seed
Whilst
you’re in the charity shop look out for old maps and newspapers too as these
are great for wrapping gifts for the man in your life.
Pottery
Barn Country
Living
Natural Embellishments
Fresh
foliage, feathers and pine cones make lovely little extras to add to your
gifts. They can be tied in with bakers
twine, garden twine or a piece of pretty ribbon. I prefer using the best ribbon available but
re-using it over and over again. I’m the
one at Christmas who picks up all the discarded lengths of ribbon and hides
them away in my ‘ribbon drawer’ to be re-used at a later date…. does anyone
else do this??
Groupon
Razzle Dazzle Rose
Gift Boxes and Bags
A
good quality gift box can be used lots of times and the overall theme can be
changed just by decorating it in a different way each time it’s used.
Don’t Throw Anything Away
It’s
a great idea to collect any little oddments such as a sprig from a faux flower
decoration, some left over Christmas baubles that aren’t used anymore, unloved
costume jewellery and small toys. They
can all look amazing tied onto a present and can instantly give a personal and
professional finish.
All
found on Pinterest
I
hope you have enjoyed our favourite Recycled and Eco-Friendly gift Wrapping
tips and ideas.
We would love to see
some of your gift wrapping creations over on our Facebook
page.
Warm
wishes
Sharon
You are not the only one saving ribbons and stuff for further use. How can that be thrown away? Since I do cards, mixed media, canvasses and whatever comes into my mind I have use for just anything and there are tons boxes with stuff in my work room.
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of recycling and I can't remember when I last bought any sort of wrappings. In delivery boxes come tons of craft paper for cushioning, lovely crinkled. It can be pretty stamped to personalise for the person or occasion.
Newspaper is a big hit, for wrapping, for making embellishments, preferably flowers. My customers love it.
Dish towels make a nice wrapping for ie a cook or baker. Guest towels for shower gels or body lotion... boxes and bags can be used several times and decorated to suit the occasion or person.
I don't even use sello tape. When a ribbon alone doesn't do the job, then I use a glue stick or something similiar.
Thank you for adding lots more hints and tips for our readers!
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