Thursday, December 16, 2010

Thrifty Giftwrapping Ideas: Share Yours!

I like to keep things simple when it comes to gift wrapping. This year I used brown paper bags and inexpensive postal wrapping paper (dollar general) for a clean look. From there I embellished with paper and fabric scarps, thrifted ribbon, magazine cuts outs, and other bits.

Thrifty Wrapping Paper Ideas
Consider some of these thrifty options for wrapping gifts.

Paper:

- Newspaper
- Colorful pages from magazines
- Retail catalogs (urban outfitters and anthropologie make good ones)
- Children's book pages
- Music Note Pages
- Copy paper
- School Notes
- Maps
- Old Calendar Pages

Fabric

-Fabric scraps
-Old sweaters
-Vintage/Colorful scarves
-Silk

One Word: Furoshiki

Beautiful Japanese wrapping method using fabric: Video//Techniques//Quick Guide.


 Containers

-Vintage tins
-Vintage purses and clutches
-Vintage hat boxes
- Picnic baskets
- Totes and satchels

 [Ah, the thrifty possibilities...]

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20 comments:

  1. ana @ i made it soDecember 16, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    i love using plain brown paper as you have. sometimes the kids add their drawings on it, sometimes i put a pretty bow, but honestly? my favourite look is brown paper with string or raffia tied up.

    great ideas. i used to use the sunday comics (which were in colour) when i was a kid.

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  2. VanessaDecember 16, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Ana: Yep, I do believe that is my favorite wrapping style for the Holidays, too. What more do you need?

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  3. cbDecember 16, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    we use brown papero too and then doodle on it! love doing that as it makes it more personal!

    xo,
    cb

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  4. chandlergueraDecember 16, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    I like using old maps and I put a gift card into a small cigar tin. I use mostly fabric ribbon and of course recycle it. I'm going to use pages from a comic book for some small things. Thanks for a great post with some new ideas!

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  5. Linda @ A La CarteDecember 16, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    I am not a good wrapper. I love bags and tissue but it really is the easy way out. This year I am trying to wrap more and use some imagination. Thanks for the great suggestions.

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  6. VanessaDecember 16, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    Linda: I forgot to add that my gift wrapping efforts were abysmal last year. The gifts looked like crap!

    I'm glad to be back to recycled-wrappings. It's so much easier for me.

    Chandlerguera: I love the gift card in a small cigar tin idea! Cigar boxes and tins in general make amazing gift boxes.

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  7. Blue Eyed Night OwlDecember 16, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    I love Kraft paper and did use some for wrapping this year, although I mostly used all sorts of gift wrapping paper and ribbons.

    Thanks for the tip, Animal Crossing does seem fun:) I love how you are so diverse in your choice of games too;)

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  8. Gypsy SparrowDecember 16, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    Go to any retail store after stocking day and you can get a TON of boxes. I do this every time I move, but I also do it so I can put my presents in boxes.

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  9. TYRainesDecember 17, 2010 at 1:07 AM

    I really love the look of your packages Van... nice, clean, easy... my kind of wrapping!

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  10. VanessaDecember 17, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    Blue eyed night owl: I'll have to look into that kraft paper!

    Sparrow's Nest: Good idea, I need to find the stocking days for the stores nearby! I always go at random when boxes are slim pickings.

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  11. Elle UyDecember 17, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    I almost never buys gift wrappers, I just look around the house to find something. This year, I'm using fabric since I've got tons of extras!

    You're gifts looks too cute! :) I may have to look into brown paper for the next gift giving.

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