Wrapping Paper and Packaging with Personality

While store-bought gift wrap is attractive, it often has one major flaw—its lifespan is incredibly short. Why not choose something more sustainable, especially for the environment? Escape the single-use cycle and explore your household “treasure chest.”

Are you someone who saves old paper? Newspapers make excellent, unique wrapping paper. Use them as-is or enhance them with leftover paint and a brush to add a personal touch. Search your drawers for old ribbons or wool items that are no longer usable, and repurpose their threads for wrapping. Take a walk in nature to gather fir branches or greenery to adorn your gifts.

Shoe boxes or other cardboard items are equally useful. Decorate them with colorful strings or leftover wall paint. Dig out brushes, sponges to use as stamps, or an old toothbrush to sprinkle paint for added flair.

No wrapping paper but have leftover paint? Find plain parcel paper, involve your kids, and create unique patterns together. Make stamps from other materials and sprinkle the paper with stars.

Ornaments with Soul – using what we already have

A Christmas tree deserves all our attention, but nature shouldn’t suffer for it. Forget plastic ornaments and focus on materials you already have at home. With simple upcycling, you can transform everyday items into magical decorations.

Are you tired of your old christmas tree baubles and looking to refresh them with new shades? Search for leftover paint and give your existing baubles a fresh coat. To make the paint more durable, glue them in newspaper before painting. Once it dries, you can start adding the paint. For a finishing touch, sprinkle them with sugar crystals or glitter if you have any on hand. Want to take it a step further? Draw patterns on your baubles to add a personal touch.

Would you prefer natural ornaments or those made from repurposed materials? Head to the forest and gather items like pinecones or acorns. These natural elements need little refinement to shine. Paint pinecones white or gold and add bows made from an old sparkly shirt. Nature will thank you, and your living room will smell like a forest.

Another great idea is repurposing old corks. With leftover white wall paint, markers, and twigs, you can turn them into adorable snowmen.

This year, let your gifts represent more than just their contents—make them symbols of your care for the environment and your creative spirit. By reusing materials, utilizing paint, and incorporating natural elements, you’ll create gifts that are personal, unique, and eco-friendly. The holidays are not just a time for giving but also an opportunity to connect with loved ones. Make wrapping gifts and crafting ornaments a fun project for the whole family.