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How to Be Green: 10 Recycled Gift Wrapping Ideas

April 8, 2013 By Angie Holden 6 Comments

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I am joining up with some of my friends today for a how to be green crafting series.  First I have 10 recycled gift wrapping ideas for you then you can click over to find many more earth day crafting ideas for your home.  Earth day is fast approaching y’all so grab your recyclables and lets get crafty!  

How to Be Green: 10 Recycled Gift Wrapping Ideas plus more Earth Day Crafts
 

 
1)  Make your own bows.  Grab some paper out of your recycle bin and make a bow.  Magazines, newspapers, or any paper you have will work with this technique.  Create “fringe” by cutting your paper into strips and slicing it randomly but don’t go all the way through.  Roll the fringe up until you have a “poof”.  Attach to you package for a fun bow that is green.  
How to Be Green: 10 Recycled Gift Wrapping Ideas plus more Earth Day Crafts
 
2)  Turn those brown paper bags into gorgeous gift bags.  Don’t throw out those bags grab your stencil and get to work.  There are 5 different ideas for stenciling gift bags for you to choose from plus instructions on how to make your own.  
How to Be Green: 10 Recycled Gift Wrapping Ideas plus more Earth Day Crafts
 
3)  Don’t have any stencils to work with?  You can also stamp those plain brown bags for a great gift bag.  I have 4 different versions for you to choose from but you can customize this for any occasion.  
 
How to Be Green: 10 Recycled Gift Wrapping Ideas plus more Earth Day Crafts
 
4)  Recycle your jars for gift wrap as well.  Keep those pickle and mayo jars to use for wrapping presents.  You can see full details on this jar gift wrap to learn how to make your own version.  
How to Be Green: 10 Recycled Gift Wrapping Ideas plus more Earth Day Crafts
 
5)  Make your own DIY Gift Boxes with this super simple tutorial.  This would be a perfect use for your cereal boxes.  Any thick paper or thin cardboard would work great with this idea.
How to Be Green: 10 Recycled Gift Wrapping Ideas plus more Earth Day Crafts
 
6)  Recycle paper strips into gorgeous wrapping for any package.  Great for magazines, paper scraps, or even newspaper.  Head on over and see the full instructions for making this great decorative gift wrap.  
How to Be Green: 10 Recycled Gift Wrapping Ideas plus more Earth Day Crafts
 
7)  Never throw out your paint chips.  Turn them into great gift tags with just a pair of scissors and a hole punch.  See my original handmade gift wrap post for more details.  
How to Be Green: 10 Recycled Gift Wrapping Ideas plus more Earth Day Crafts
 
8)  Turn any paper into a gift bag with a few folds.  I have done this technique with a multitude of papers.  Grab some paper from your recycle bin and give it a try with this great handmade gift bag tutorial.  
How to Be Green: 10 Recycled Gift Wrapping Ideas plus more Earth Day Crafts
 
9)  Need a recycled alternative to tissue paper?  Look no further than vintage sewing patterns.  Save them from the landfill by using them as tissue paper in your gifts.  You can see my gift below complete with vintage sewing patterns here.  
How to Be Green: 10 Recycled Gift Wrapping Ideas plus more Earth Day Crafts
 
10)  The last idea is such a simple one.  Grab some magazines and get your inner child out.  Cut some snowflakes from colorful magazines and stack them on the center of your package.  What a gorgeous and unique gift wrapping idea.  
How to Be Green: 10 Recycled Gift Wrapping Ideas plus more Earth Day Crafts

Which idea is your favorite?  Are you inspired to go green with your gift wrap?  
For all of my recycled craft ideas check out my trash to treasure project gallery.  
Want more Earth Day craft ideas?  My blog friends have teamed up with me to bring you a day of recycled crafts that you will love.  Be sure to visit all the links below.
 

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Comments

  1. Jocie@TheBetterHalf says

    April 9, 2013 at 11:18 am

    great ideas (and post) angie! Going to need to try some of these.

    Reply
  2. Amanda says

    April 9, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    Super cute ideas!

    Amanda @ Dreamsicle Sisters

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  3. keri @ shaken together says

    April 9, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    You are so creative! These are great ideas!

    Reply
  4. Dave Kulcsar says

    April 10, 2013 at 12:40 am

    To be very frank i don’t have words to explain you how much i loved your thought of using recycled paper and prepare something so very beautiful.

    Reply
  5. Rachel Steward says

    January 5, 2015 at 7:50 am

    I’ve bookmarked this post before Christmas and I used it when I was preparing my presents! Thank you so much! Everybody was impressed!

    Reply

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