These gift-wrapping ideas will help you plan environmentally-friendly alternatives for Christmas giving. Eco-friendly gift wraps and tags contribute to the celebration of Christmas without the added waste.
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Gift wrapping is an important part of giving gifts at Christmas time. And kids love to join in the fun of folding, trimming, taping and labeling.
This means lots of paper and ribbon could be used and thrown out every year. Fortunately there are alternative ways to wrap gifts without disposable materials
Traditional gift wraps and trimmings can be replaced with creative uses of everyday materials. Contribute to the special event with these fun ideas for wrapping presents.
Eco-friendly gift wrapping
We want the presentation to be as meaningful as the gift itself, so we choose care when wrapping our gifts. Extending that care to a concern for the environment only adds to the spirit of Christmas.
Here’s how we can all help.
- Reuse bows and gift bags received during a previous birthday, anniversary or graduation.
- Recycle items that are approved in your area.
- Repurpose materials in crafts and activities.
The bloggers featured in this roundup have amazing options for wrapping gifts that reduce waste while providing unique, personal touches to gift-giving!
Browse through the creative gift tags, homemade bows, and hand-painted wrapping papers to find just the right choices for you and your family.
Homemade Christmas Gift Bags / Messy Little Monster
Cupcake Liner Ornaments Homemade Wrapping Paper / The Soccer Mom Blog
Fabric Gift Wrap (Furoshiki) / Buggy and Buddy
Snowman Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Activity / Preschool Toolkit
Upcycyled Christmas Gift Tags / Danya Banya
Handmade Gift Bows / Ever Change Productions
DIY Gift Box Ideas / Red Ted Art
More eco-friendly ways to wrap gifts
Wrap the bottom and lid of a shoe box separately.
Place a gift inside the box. Close the lid. Top with a big bow!
Decorate a small jewelry box.
Wrap ribbon around the box lid. Add a ribbon cluster to the center.
Upcycle a decorative tin cookie can or chocolate box.
Add a bow or ribbon to the top of a clean dry container.
A vintage cookie tin makes a unique gift too!
Wrap small gifts inside a fabric gift.
Place kitchen gadgets inside a tea towel, or bath soaps inside a face cloth.
Draw up the edges and secure with ribbon or up-cycled trim.
Make a large gift box smaller to hold a small gift.
This easy tutorial will help you adjust a box that’s too big!
Start a new tradition contributing to a greener holiday with your own creative, eco-friendly ways to wrap gifts.
Kids can still fold, trim and label, but they’ll be doing it with love for all things, which really is the spirit of Christmas.
More awesome eco-friendly ideas!
Gift Boxes from Shipping Boxes from Brainy Beginnings Network
Gift Wrap Be Gone from Kitchen Counter Chronicles
Homemade Christmas Wrap from Learning 4 Kids
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