Cheap And Creative Gift Wrapping Paper

 

Here are some gift wrapping ideas. These are all things that I have done. I don't like to spend money on one-time-use, disposable purchases, for instance; wrapping paper. Besides that, buying wrapping paper squelches my creativity. :) 

1. Brown Paper 

I save packing paper that comes in packages. It can be ironed to take out most of the wrinkles.

Most of the gifts that I wrap get wrapped in old paper grocery bags. These can be cut open and turned inside out. 

Brown paper can be dressed up in many ways.

(a) Ribbon or string.

(b) String with a paper doily or paper snow flake or leaves, as I have done here. You could, also, use pressed flowers.

One of my favorites: 

(c) Draw the Happy Birthday Song.

(d) Draw animal faces and glue on colored paper features.

(e) Use markers to turn your brown paper into wrapping paper.

2. Paper Maps

I think maps make interesting wrapping paper. I save outdated road maps for this purpose.

3. A Basket

Baskets are not always cheap. I always save baskets that are given to me. They make great gift vessels. You can look for inexpensive baskets at thrift stores and garage sales, as well.

Do you have any frugal gift wrapping ideas? Tell us in the comment section!