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Top 5 Reusable and Recycled Christmas Wrap Ideas.


Christmas is just around the corner, as I am constantly reminded on TV, in the shops and by my 7 year old. I have been so busy lately that I hadn't even thought about Christmas until two family members called up to ask what my daughter wanted.




                                  
Christmas! but that is ages away! I thought, but as of today, it is 42 days until the big day!

Only 6 weeks to frantically order this years must have toy and then panic that it won't arrive in time.

Only 6 weeks to argue about who's parents to spend the big day with.

Just 6 weeks to write all your christmas cards, forget to send them until the 22nd where they will be put up for one day and then chucked in the bin.

Oh Christmas, how we all love it and it is truly one of the most magical times of the year but it is also the most wasteful time of the year.

In 2017, an article in The Independent reported that we will bin the equivalent of 108 million rolls of wrapping paper and 40 million rolls of sticky tape at Christmas time. What the flip!!!!! And although a lot of wrapping paper can be recycled, some with shiny/ alternative finishes cannot. Now I see why my grandparents would open their gifts so carefully as not to rip the paper so they could save it for another year.

So, here are some fabulous festive suggestions for saving some money, bin space and work for the recycling service this Christmas with my top alternative gift wrap ideas.

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Love,

Lowri @ Approved xx



1. Fabric Wrap -  My Absolute fave - this is what we will be using in the Approved household this Christmas. I have lots of left over fabric from projects I often started and then never finished. This is such a good way to use up fabric and it is Reusable! So two gifts in one if you ask me.
Check out my video below on how to wrap a gift in fabric, all you need is some scrap fabric and away you go.......








2. Upcycle old boxes and tins with spray paint or decoupage - This is a great idea I saw on Pinterest. instead of chucking those old choppy tins.

Recycle sweet tins into gorgeous boxes, perfect as DIY gift wrap this Christmas or as beautiful recycled storage. Click through for DIY step by step tutorial.
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3. Extra Extra Read all about it - 
I think I will be doing this , this year - wrapping presents in newspaper with pretty tags :)
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Re-use old newspaper to wrap your gifts, adding ribbon, tags, greenery or twine to add a bit of festive cheer.


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4. I'm Buzzzzzzy wrapping - If you have a food gift to give, these reusable wax wraps are so great! These are a great alternative to wrapping paper but even better as an alternative to cellophane or foil as they can be washed and reused. So these are 2 gifts in one really, perfect for someone who eats their lunch on the go. I Love love love these ones from The Beeswax Wrap company..........


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Visit: https://www.beeswaxwraps.co.uk/our-wraps/


5. Sew a Christmas Sack - If you are feeling crafty, sew up an easy christmas sack - just fold a piece of fabric in half (inside out), sew up the bottom and side seams leaving the top seam open. Turn the bag the right way out, fill with your gifts and tie with a pretty ribbon. If you aren't one for sewing, use an clean pillowcase instead. Perfect for ho ho ho holding your gifts...... get it.... ho ho ho??? Never mind.

Reusable Gift Wrap Tutorial - make some cool, reusable gift bags using quick & easy fabric sewing tutorial
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So, there we are. Some great ideas to save you sitting there on Christmas morning with a black bin bag wishing the paper carnage was over. 

Enjoy!

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