Holiday season: Here’s how to wrap your gifts with household items

Are you looking for unique and elegant ways to wrap your holiday gifts without breaking the bank? Tracy Martineau, an expert from Vanilla Staging and Home Organizing in Ottawa, has some creative ideas using household items that you may already have at home.

Instead of traditional gift wrap, Martineau suggests using tea towels or tupperware to wrap your gifts. Not only does this add a personal touch, but it also eliminates waste. You can add decorations like ornaments to make the presentation even more special. Another idea is to use items like T-shirts, scarves, or pages from old magazines and books to wrap gifts such as books or toys.

If you’re feeling crafty, Martineau recommends giving craft paper a second life by drawing on it or adding natural elements like leaves. You can also get creative with a brown lunch bag by folding it to create a gingerbread house design. Holiday napkins can also be repurposed for gift wrapping, with the addition of ornaments or twine for decoration.

While these DIY wrapping ideas are fun and budget-friendly, Martineau also points out that there are many beautifully wrapped gifts available for purchase. However, if you prefer to add a personal touch to your gifts, there are plenty of techniques and tutorials available online to help you master the art of gift wrapping.

Whether you choose to get crafty with household items or opt for pre-wrapped gifts, the most important thing is to have fun and be creative when wrapping your holiday presents. With a little imagination and some household items, you can make your gifts stand out under the tree this holiday season.