Inexpensive Ideas for Wrapping Presents

Here are some simple easy and inexpensive ways to decorate gifts. When I was growing up my parents did not have a lot of money to spend on wrapping paper for every occasion. So we made our own wrapping paper out of things we had around the house. As a kid, it was always fun to run around the house to find something unique and different to wrap a present with. Wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, and labels are expensive. If you still want to buy paper and all the fixings at least wait till they are on clearance and stock up for the next year. Here are some cheap and inexpensive ways to save on wrapping paper and labels.

Wraps and bags:

.reuse and save little to medium size boxes to wrap your presents.

.save wrapping paper and tissue paper from your presents and reuse them.

.use the Sunday comics for great kids wrapping paper.

.reuse specialty bags from stores for wrapping paper.

.use some left over material or bandanas for wrapping paper.

.use paper bags and have the kids decorate them.

.wrap your food items in dish towels.

.take leftover tote bags and baskets and use for gifts.

This is a fun and inexpensive way to wrap presents.The kids will have fun making their own wrapping paper and putting their own special design on them.

Gift Cards & Labels

.Make your own cards and labels out of heavy paper or cardboard.

.Try using markers, rubber stamps, or clippings from magazines, postcards and calendars to make cards and labels.

.Use personalized business cards folded in half.

.use leftover paper and fold in half.

.Take Holiday cards and turn them into gift tags.

There are so many things you can use to make your own gift cards and labels at little to no cost if you just look around your house.

Ribbons and Ties

.save your ribbons, ties and bows from all your presents and reuse them.

.use some leftover yarn or heavy string or cord to decorate and tie your presents.

Making your own wrapping paper and tags and labels is a great project to do with your kids and it is fun. There are so many things you can use and find at home. I hope you enjoyed another helpful tips and ideas from Suzie Homemaker.