5 DIY Wrapping Paper Ideas Made with Household Items

Look no further than your mailbox for gorgeous wrapping paper. Flip through the holiday advertisements and editorial photo shoots in your favourite magazine or newspaper. Local grocery store flyers work too with a little glamorous ribbon detail.

Look for pages with bright colours and interesting designs to create truly one-of-a-kind wrapping paper.

Dress up simple brown kraft paper with patterned white rubber stamp or graphic designs. If you’re mailing a gift, cover the paper with vintage postage stamps or top it with a white floral detail!

A simple sprig of greenery is also a gorgeous touch on Kraft paper.

Decorate sheets of plain white paper (the backside of used gift wrap works too!) with personalized messages and doodles for a fun homemade feel. Before unwrapping gifts with family, read out the messages and pass around the artwork!

The shine of tin foil and simplicity of parchment paper make a great gift wrapping base. Top off your package with an elaborate ribbon or bow, and you’re good to go!

Who needs gift wrap when you can use the gift itself to create a unique presentation! Tie the corners of a scarf or the sleeves of a shirt around an empty box-or fill it with an extra hidden surprise!

Get creative and repurpose old shirts for a hilarious approach to gift wrapping!