That’s a Wrap

By Caroline Brooks Head of Content

‘Tis the season of giving, and we’re on hand to help with those gift wrapping dilemmas.

A beautifully presented gift really doesn’t have to cost the earth, quite literally. With a continuing paper shortage and so much waste amassed over the holidays, follow our guide to the best eco-friendly wrapping ideas this season.

On our quest to find the perfect packaging ideas, we got our thinking caps on and the creativity flowing to bring you a host of sustainable solutions that bring the wow factor.

If gift wrap is your thing, then you’ll be hard pushed to beat Squidgearoo’s bright, colourful designs that are sure to spread plenty of Christmas cheer. Little ones will adore a gift wrapped in one of their fun festive sausage dog prints. With no plastic outer, this fully recyclable paper is doing its bit for our planet too. Of course, with sustainability at the very heart of our brand, we have some wonderful ideas for paper free gifting options too.

Baskets of Joy

Bellybambino have created quite a stir in recent months. Their delightful range of award winning storage baskets can be seen anywhere and everywhere, full of playful magic with their super stylish designs. Handwoven from natural seagrass, they make the ideal home for stowing away treasures and toys.

And, that’s exactly what makes them a great gifting option too. Rather than throwaway packaging, wouldn’t it be fun if it was part of the gift too. You can choose from their amazing selection of themed baskets, from lion faces, pandas, jellyfish and unicorns. There’s something for everyone. Then simply fill it with all the things you know your chosen recipient loves. Craft supplies, candies, wooden toy animals, clothing, books. Anything goes. Organise them in an attractive way and get ready for squeals of delight!

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1 Fabelab Pencil Case £16.95 2 Liewood Silas Socks £16.95 3 Liewood Toy Elephant £17.95 4 Liewood Skipping Rope £11.95 5 Meri Meri Mini Pirate Suitcase £24.95 6 Liewood Finger Puppets £16.55 7 Bellybambino Tiger Basket £55.00

Stack it up

2 Aykasa is another brand that’s serious about saving the planet. Their 100% recyclable crates would make a wonderful alternative gifting solution, particularly for older kids and even grown ups too.

Stationery lovers will go gaga over these stackable staples. Why not fill with their favourite planet friendly art supplies, or even theme them up. Add safari style toys and goodies for little animal lovers or how about puzzles and activities for budding Einsteins. So original and thoughtful too. Happy gifting!

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1 Ferm Living Memory Game £15.00 2 Plan Toys Wooden Wild Animals £24.95 3 Maileg Jungle Friends Monkey £24.95 4 Little Dutch Noah’s Ark £34.95 5 Aykasa Folding Mini Crate £4.95