Affordable Gift Wrapping Ideas

If you’re like me, the Christmas season starts the day after Halloween is over.  While there is still over a month left before Christmas day, I have already thought about the presents I will be gifting my friends and family. I love showing my own personality through gift wrapping and have recently been looking into ways to make it affordable while staying unique. Whether it be adding ribbon, reusing paper, or finding different ways to create gift bags, there are numerous ways to wrap gifts. Here are three different affordable ways to wrap your gifts this year!

The first way is to reuse newspapers you receive at home. While the paper itself might not be the easiest to work with, it is very thin and tears easily, it is a great way to reuse something you already have. Adding in a ribbon can make it a little bit more festive, some of my favorites I have seen are using the comic sections in the papers. 

Another gift wrapping idea is using regular kraft paper, also called brown packing paper. This one is great if you are looking for a simple wrapping, the paper comes in bulk for an affordable price. One way to personalize is by drawing on the paper with sharpie or makers. You can draw holiday images, write the name of to or from, or even just doodle on it. If you have young kids, this is a great way for them to personalize the gift while entertaining them  too! 

                                                     

Another alternative gift wrapping idea is using the packaging as a part of the gift. Rather than enclosing the present inside wrapping paper, you can use a basket to gift the present in. Baskets are easily accessible at thrift stores and are a popular idea if you are not trying to surprise the receipt. 

While the holiday season means a lot more than just gift giving and receiving, these three ideas can be incorporated this season. And if you’re not a Christmas right after Halloween type of person, then feel free to reread this article after Thanksgiving!