Looking for some new and creative gift wrapping hacks? You don’t need to ditch those peel-and-stick gift tags and ribbons just yet, but we do have more fun and inventive options to add some pizzazz to your gifts.
Use our hacks to get oohs and aahs from your gift recipients. Before we break down our clever tips, here’s a list of KCL’s favorite ways to save money when it’s time to wrap gifts:
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Also, check out these Hobby Lobby hacks and Michaels savings tips to stock up on gift wrapping supplies. As always, The Krazy Coupon lady app is the money-saving source you need during the holiday season (and frankly any other time).
1. Use candy as bows and toppers.
Save money on your favorite sweets by browsing our dedicated candy coupons page.
2. Attach photos instead of gift tags on presents.
If you don’t have a photo printer, use Walgreens as an inexpensive option. There are plenty of Walgreens photo coupons to use.
3. Get creases out of ribbon with a flat iron.
4. Tape crayons and toys onto kraft-paper wrapped gifts.
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5. Make your own star garland with Model Magic.
NOTE: The more you work with and knead the Model Magic, the easier it will be to roll out and cut.
6. Keep ribbons neat with a paper towel holder.
7. Or use a binder clip to keep a ribbon roll secure.
8. Wrap a big cardboard box and use it as a decorative wrapping paper wastebasket on Christmas day.
9. Make your own gift bag.
Fold the bottom up, pull apart the opening, and flatten out the sides.
Fold the top and bottom in together (slightly overlapping them), and tape all the creases and folds.
Carefully open the bag and add your gift. Finally, fold the top back over, tape down, and add a ribbon or bow.
10. Use a candy cane to seal gift bags.
Cut two small, vertical slits at the top of the DIY bag. Feed a candy cane through the hole horizontally. Then attach a gift tag to the neck of the candy addressed to your loved one.
11. Make small gift boxes out of toilet paper tubes.
Decorate the tube with ribbon, paper, and twine, and you’re done.
12. Prevent wrapping paper from unrolling with toilet paper tubes.
13. Use double-sided tape and confetti instead of ribbons.
Apply double-stick tape to the top of a wrapped present. With a newspaper or garbage bag to catch the fall, sprinkle holiday confetti over the tape. Tip off any excess. Simple as that.
14. Wrap a present with decorative fabric.
Lay the fabric flat and place your present in the center. Hold the corners of the fabric and tie a knot, then repeat for the other corners. Straighten the fabric neatly, tucking in any stray edges. Accessorize with artificial berries and greenery, then add a gift tag.
Wrapping with fabric works especially well for awkwardly shaped items. Plus, you can reuse the wrapping. Head to Joann to pick up seasonal designs for this hack.
15. Make your own wrapping paper designs with used K-Cups.
Check out other ways to reuse K-Cups.
16. Or use the newspaper’s comics section as gift wrap.
17. Have kids cut out snowflakes and use them as gift toppers or tags.
After kids cut out shapes, help thread ribbons through holes in the snowflakes and tie around presents.
18. Decorate presents with twine and washi-tape flags.
Make the flags by snipping the tape with sharp scissors. Use washi tape in patterns or various colors to add some variation.
19. Organize your gift wrapping station with a wine box.
Don’t forget wine for your next holiday party.