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Tip of the Day: New uses for Christmas wrapping paper

Christmas wrapping paper is used but it is not useless.


It's Christmas afternoon. The festive, shiny-wrapped presents sitting under the Christmas tree have been unwrapped. The torn and crumpled gift paper sits in a bag in the corner.

Smooth it out, fold it up and repurpose it.

Here are some creative ways to use old wrapping paper:

  • When packing away the Christmas tree ornaments, use the paper to wrap delicate ornaments.
  • Wad it up and use it in place of styrofoam in shipping boxes.
  • Create one-of-a-kind gift box. Cut out the images (like snowmen, trees, etc.) and glue them on the outside of an empty gift box.
  • Decorate the outside of an empty coffee can by gluing wrapping paper to it. Use the can for Christmas cookies next holiday season.
  • If you have small children, use the plain white side of the wrapping paper for art projects.
  • Cut the wrapping paper into gift bag confetti.
If the wrapping paper did not get torn and crumpled beyond recognition, cut the edges where it is torn, fold it flat, and reuse as wrapping paper for next holiday season gifts. Bows and ribbon rarely become damaged as the gift is unwrapped. Using double-sided tape, the same bows and ribbon can be used for years.

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