Why buy non recyclable shiny paper if you can wrap gifts beautifully with sustainable options.
Please consider these eco alternative ideas? Getting prepared now rather than having a last minute panic and a dash to the shops can help save money and the environment!
FABRIC LEFTOVERS OR REUSABLE SPECIAL XMAS FABRICS
Do you have some unused fabric sheets? Can you cut them to a good wrapping paper shape and either cut the hems with edging scissors or hem the edges with a sewing machine. This wrapping fabric can be passed onto the person receiving the gift or you can give it to an immediate family member and reuse it again and again.
RECYCLED BROWN PAPER
Why not buy somel recycled brown paper and have fun decorating it yourself or with your kids. Use pens, paints, potato stamps, inks and see what fun designs you can come up with. I was given some stamps and ink pads so came up with these designs.
TISSUE PAPER
Cheap and cheerful coming in many colours and easily recycled tissue paper could be a good option for some gifts this year.
RE-USING OLD WRAPPING PAPER
Perhaps all your old wrapping paper needs is a good iron!
Why not complete these designs off with a sprig of rosemary, a bay leaf and some dried lavender stems. Some decorative ribbon or rustic garden twine. See what you have lying around first before buying anything new.