Hometown Moments & Memories
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Eco-Friendly Holiday Wrap
Waste not, want not. Taking the old and making something new from it is a good way to stretch your dollars and challenge your creativity this holiday season. Here are some ideas for wrapping gifts the eco friendly way.
Throughout the year, save SHOPPING BAGS to repurpose into wrapping paper. If you don’t like the pattern, turn it inside out and use the white side.
If it will fit in a JAR, put it in a jar! Everyone can use an extra jar in the house!
Don’t stop with the comics from the paper. The black and white NEWSPRINT is a great backdrop
Stamp LUNCH BAGS or grocery bags with holiday pictures. Fold the top of the bag over and make 4 or 6 holes across the folded top. Thread yarn through the holes and tie a bow on each side or make a handle with the extra yarn.
Replace styrofoam and bubble wrap with POPCORN!
The GPS has taken over, so MAPS are probably collecting dust in your bookcase. They make pretty colorful wrapping paper.
Use sprigs of outdoor FOLIAGE like berries, mistletoe or pine needles and pine cones in place of bows.
