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DIY Eco-friendly Present Wrapping this Christmas
DIY Eco-friendly Present Wrapping this Christmas
"Did you know… lots of your wrapping paper can’t be recycled!! You can still give festively wrapped presents with our eco-friendly wrapping solution. Simply use plain, brown (recyclable) paper and customise it with your own unique Christmas touch, in lots of different ways. Use a rubber stamp to personalise or decorate! Create festive patterns using the stamps or stamp on a personalised message."
Materials List
- Plain brown paper
- Scissors
- Tape (preferably eco-friendly, e.g. brown kraft tape)
- Twine
- Personalised or Christmas image rubber stamps
- Ink pads (green and red)
- Brown tags
- Cinnamon sticks
- Holly leaves / Christmas Tree off-cuts
- Pine cones
Instructions
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Cut your brown paper to the correct size for each present.
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Wrap each present in the brown paper. Sticking it down with tape.
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Use Christmas image stamps or personalised message stamps, and the coloured ink pads to create fun, festive patterns and messages on the wrapping paper.
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You can also stamp (or write on) a brown tag and attach this to the present using the tape.
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Add a bow for an extra special touch. To get the right measurement, loosely wrap the twine around each side of the box and give yourself some extra length on top, so you can tie a bow.
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Using the twine, it's now time to add any extra decorations such as, cinnamon sticks, holly leaves/Christmas tree off-cuts, pine cones. Once you've secured these onto the twine, tie a neat bow.
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There you have it - unique, festively-wrapped presents... that won't harm the environment!
Celebrate With More Christmas Craft Ideas
If you enjoyed making the DIY Eco-friendly Present Wrapping this Christmas, here are a few more Christmas craft ideas that you might enjoy:
1. Handmade Christmas Cards: Get creative and make your own Christmas cards using recycled materials such as cardstock, old magazines, or fabric scraps. Use rubber stamps, stencils, or even hand-painted designs to create unique and personalized holiday greetings for your friends and family.
2. Upcycled Ornaments: Instead of buying new ornaments for your Christmas tree, why not make your own using items you already have at home? Upcycle old light bulbs, mason jar lids, or wine corks into festive ornaments by painting them, adding glitter, or decorating them with ribbons and bows. This is a fun and environmentally friendly way to add a personalized touch to your tree.
3. DIY Advent Calendar: Create a one-of-a-kind advent calendar to count down the days until Christmas. Use small brown paper bags or recycled envelopes to create pockets for each day. Decorate the bags with stamps, washi tape, or hand-drawn designs. Fill each pocket with a small treat or activity to enjoy each day leading up to Christmas.
These Christmas crafts are not only fun to make, but they also help reduce waste and give a personal touch to your holiday decor. Happy crafting!
