5 amazing wrapping paper Christmas uses
I love Christmas and all the trimmings that come with it. Happily spending hours wrapping Christmas presents to pile under the tree. I love that time before Christmas when it’s full of expectation and wonder. But have you ever thought of what else you can do with your wrapping paper apart from simply fold it round a box? These are my five favourite wrapping paper Christmas uses.
Wrapping paper Christmas boxes
Got something small that would just look rubbish wrapped in paper. No time to go to the shops to get a gift box. No problem, just make a origami folded gift box from wrapping paper. Make them with a lid to keep things secure or without to display a lovely folded item and wrap with a bow. Want to make one? Have a read of my tutorial.
Christmas tags
Try making custom made matching gift tags to finish off your beautiful presents. Use a craft paper punch or cut free hand hearts, stars or snowflakes from your paper and stick onto large luggage tags.
Christmas bags
Long presents and tiny gifts are often tricky to wrap. Why not have a go at making a wrapping paper paper bag or cone? These cones are great to have on the table for Christmas lunch with a little gift or some sweets in.
Wrapping paper Christmas bookmarks
Sending someone a book this year for Christmas. I love to give books at Christmas time to all ages. Why not make them a coordinating bookmark from a leftover piece of wrapping paper. Perfect way to finish off the gift, especially when you use this beautiful custom printed paper from Pretty Gifted
Bows
These would have to be my favourite bows to make from paper. The curly one is made from a strip of paper cut into fringe and then curled with scissors as you would ribbon. Then rolled up and secured with tape. The bow is made much like a pin wheel but without the bottom section folded in.
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Wow you are so clever, I love these ideas. The christmas box sounds brilliant idea and thanks for the tutorial. #stayclassymama
Thank you. My pleasure
Great idea re the book mark! I’m into gift bags as they can be recycled….#Stayclassymama
oh my goodness you are so clever, I would never think of these ideas, love the book and the bows! #stayclassymama
popping back to say a huge Thank You for sharing this with #ablogginggoodtime
I love the bows and the gift tags. I am not very creative with my Christmas wrapping but maybe I will be now.
I don’t do it for all my presents, but it is nice for the extra special ones 🙂
I love the wrapping paper boxes idea! I’m doing homemade hampers as gifts this year and this would really add another homemade touch to them! 🙂
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I absolutely LOVE making the wrapping look lovely so there are some great ideas will use here. Thanks for joining in #Christmaslittlemakes let me know if you have difficulty with the badge 🙂
Those wrapping paper bows are beautiful! I’m going to give them a try!
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They look fab don’t they! They are fun to do with the kids as well, plus if it goes wrong it’s only some wrapping paper!
I hate wrapping presents! Love some of these ideas to make it a bit different and fun #RVHT
Send them my way, I love it!
Fantastic ideas. I really like the christmas boxes thank you for sharing with #StayCLassyMama
Thank you. My measure
These are great suggestions. Thanks for sharing. #littlemakes
I actually enjoy wrapping presents so this looks great to try- Love the bows! #christmaslittlemakes
Thank you. I hope you have fun