With the holiday season over, we are sure your house or closet must be filled with gift wraps, all thanks to Christmas and New Year’s presents from friends and family. So, what are you planning to do with them? You can’t just roll them into one big bundle and toss them into the garbage. So, gather all those gift wraps, no matter their condition, and reuse them in your house or for cool DIY projects to be a tad bit more sustainable. If you are still not sure how to repurpose them, here are some fun yet easy tips and tricks for reusing all the gift wraps left over from the holiday season.
Make party garlands from leftover gift wraps
Who could have thought one can make party garlands from gift wraps? However, you will be surprised to learn they make excellent ones! In addition, they are incredibly easy to make, leaving you with no excuse to at least give it a try. You can let your kiddos take care of this DIY project and watch them get creative with the shape and pattern.
Use them at birthday parties or other events that call for some extra home decor. This garland will surely add a touch of glamor to every get-together! The best part is that you can reuse every type of gift wrap from the holiday season, irrespective of their condition, to make party garlands of various sizes.
Turn them into pretty envelopes
Put those paper gift wraps to good use by turning them into beautiful envelopes. This will not only save some extra bucks but will also make your envelope unique. You can then use them to send thank you cards to your friends and family, invites to your next party, etc. Another great tip for reusing gift wraps is to use them as place cards or gift tags for your house party. Your guests will surely appreciate this personal touch. Kids can also use paper wraps to cover their diaries and notebooks or to make bookmarks if they are budding bookworms.
Reuse leftover gift wraps around your house
From drawer liners to shelf liners, leftover gift wraps can be used for various purposes. Turning them into seed pots for your home garden, covering your old pen holders to jazz them up, or decoupaging old boxes or box organizers are a few other ideas for reusing those paper gift wraps. They will serve their purpose well and live a great second life around your home.
Turn them into cute ribbons and bows
Do not throw away gift wraps that tore while you were trying to get to your present. Save them up and turn them into gift wrap accents. Turn them into adorable bows or ribbons and attach them to a gift. You can also run them through the shredder and use the scraps as fillers for storing your Christmas ornaments, filling up gift boxes, or simply placing them in the Easter basket. Your kids will especially love participating in this DIY project. Your little ones will surely try to play with the scraps, so make sure you are ready for some fun time with your brood.
Make colorful confetti with leftover gift wraps
Make your confetti for your next party by mixing together all the gift wraps you have. Be it glittery, metallic, foiled, or tinseled paper, put them in balloons or make confetti poppers to have a blast with your loved ones. The best thing about this DIY project is that you can use every bit of gift wrap. Not only you but also your kiddos will love to help you make the confetti mix because they can then pick their favorite colors for their birthday parties.
Other than these, you can make kids’ party hats, paper crowns, small gift bags, and wreaths. There are plenty of tips and tricks to reuse gift wraps post-holiday season. Alternatively, you can store them properly and repurpose them to wrap gifts yet again through 2025. So, try these cool ways to be a bit more sustainable, and do let us know which of these were your favorite!
