There's something about a creatively wrapped gift that just brings a smile. If you're looking for some inspiration with your holiday wrapping, check out these fun ideas:
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A tea towel is a gift in itself, so why not use it as wrapping? Use the Japanese method of
furoshiki to tie it just right.
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I love the idea of using old maps and atlases to wrap gifts, especially for your favorite globe trotter. Some simple red string and a colorful button top it off perfectly.
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There are so many fun patterned tapes on the market, which means that it's easy to dress up the otherwise boring packages you have to ship during the holidays.
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Do you hate having to keep an inventory of wrapping papers for a whole year of holidays and events? Choose a simple, neutral gift wrap and dress it up with different ribbons and tags for each occasion.
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A short nature walk and some gold spray paint can turn into this incredibly elegant gift wrap.
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Instead of tossing those old sweaters, cut them up and use them as charming gift wrap.
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Explore your artistic side by creating a chalkboard design on your gifts. Simple black paper with white pens is all you need to create one-of-a-kind wrappings.
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Wrapping with newspaper is an old idea, but it looks fresh and new with simple baker's twine and bold tags adorning it.
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Ever wonder what to do with all those nice, heavy duty shopping bags from your holiday purchases? They make perfectly nice heavy duty wrapping paper.
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And finally, using simple kitchen twine and uncooked bow tie pasta for ribbons and bows is such a charming idea. It's clever, understated, and really beautiful.
Happy wrapping!