Pretty wrapping paper is a part of the present. It makes it a lot more fun to open. But that enjoyment is often short-lived.
Most of us just toss out all that pretty paper when we’re done opening our presents. It’s a shame that it all goes to waste. But what if there were ways to reuse all that paper.
Well, there is. There are lots of ways to repurpose or reuse leftover gift wrap. You just have to get a little crafty.
Here are 50 ways to reuse wrapping paper and left over gift wrap:
Reuse holiday wrapping paper to make tiny envelops. You can use them the following holiday season. Learn how to make them
here.
Use old wrapping paper to line your shelves. You can also use it in the back of your shelf. Just glue down with adhesive.
Use your old wrapping paper to to make a festive banner. It will make for some nice holiday decor. Learn how to make one
here.
Use your old wrapping paper to celebrate the new year. Just toss it in the paper shredder. Now you have confetti!
Use the tubes from your wrapping paper to make some art. Cut them into strips to make these 3D flowers. Learn more
here.
6) Fragile Packaging Material
Want to protect those fragile ornaments? You can use crumpled up wrapping paper to keep them from breaking. You can also use them when mailing packages.
Use leftover wrapping paper to make some festive origami. You can even add some hooks and use them as ornaments. Learn how to make octahedral origami
here.
Make decorative hanging streamers with your leftover wrapping paper. Just cut your wrapping paper pieces into circles or whatever shapes you want. Glue them back to back over a piece of string.
Make gorgeous festive placemats with those leftover wrapping paper scraps. You can Mod Podge them to some cardboard to make them a little sturdier. You can also give it a food safe coating to make them last.
10) Paper Star Medallions
Having a party? Decorate with these gorgeous paper star medallions. Learn how to make them
here.
11) Shredded Packing Material
Want some softer cushioning other than crumpling up some paper? Shred your wrapping paper instead. Use it to store and ship delicate items.
Give your drawers a little pizazz. Line them with some wrapping paper. Use adhesive to keep it in place.
Fancify your clipboard with some wrapping paper. Just glue some to your clipboard. Get the details on this project
here.
Make your trays look a little fanicer with some liner. Just cut out a piece of wrapping paper to fit your tray. Toss it out when you’re done.
You can also make some wall art with your wrapping paper. Just frame a nice piece. You can even place a photo in the middle on top of your photo. It’s a great way to put a holiday family photo on display.
Keep your books safe with some book covers. Use wrapping paper to make books covers. Learn how
here.
Stop buying gift bows. You can make them from wrapping paper instead. Learn how
here.
18) Large Paper Cone Christmas Tree
Make some festive decor for next year with your wrapping paper. Just cut your wrapping paper into strips. Glue or pin to a styrofoam cone.
19) Mini Paper Tree Cones
These tiny tree cones are perfect for a table scape and adding in between other decorations. Just fold your paper in the shape of a cone. Learn how to make them
here.
Make a festive wreath with your wrapping paper scraps. All you need is wrapping paper and a wire hanger. Learn how to make it
here.
Get started on your Christmas cards early this year. Save money by using your leftover wrapping paper to hand craft Christmas cards. Learn how
here.
This person made an entire dress out of used wrapping paper. You might have to adhere some wrapping paper to fabrice for this one. She even reused bows. Check out more photos of this Christmas gown
here.
Make yourself some new jewelry with your old wrapping paper. Just roll some paper to make paper beads. You’d be surprise at how gorgeous these pieces come out. Learn how to make them
here.
Turn ordinary canisters into fancy ones with wrapping paper. Use old coffee cans or Pringles cans. Use adhesive to glue your paper to the canister. Get more details on this project
here.
25) Dress Up Your Medicine Cabinet
Make your medicine cabinet pop with some old wrapping paper. Take out your shelves first. Then glue your wrapping paper to the back of the cabinet. Get the details
here.
Turn your own wrapping paper into a festive bowl. Just use some paper mache. Not sure if I would put fruit in it, but you could put ornaments, mail or something like that. Learn how to make this project
here.
Use a weaving method to create a basket. Use them to store art supplies or other light weight items. Get the tutorial on how to make a paper basket
here.
No party is complete without a photobooth. Use wrapping paper to create the backdrop. Get all the details
here.
Here’s another great way to save money on New Year’s Eve decorations. Make your own party hats. Learn how
here.
These flags are great to use as drink stirrers or cupcakes toppers. Just cut little flag shapes and glue to a stick. Get more info
here.
Make your napkins look nice with some paper nakpin rings. Just cut strips of wrapping paper and secure with tape. Learn more
here.
Spruce up some plain gift tags with wrapping paper. Just glue a piece to the edge. Learn more here.
Use this origami quilt technique to make a cool art display with wrapping paper. You can also use this method to make small coasters. Learn how
here.
Get instant festive nails with old wrapping paper. It’s probably best to use this method on fake nails. Get more info
here.
35) Wrapping Paper Bookmark
Don’t lose your place in your book! Make a bookmark with some wrapping paper. Learn how
here.
You can stop buying gift bags too. Just make them with old wrapping paper. Learn how to make paper gift bags
here.
Tired of messy drawers? Make some organizers. Get the tutorial on how to make them with your old wrapping paper
here.
Make an Advent calendar with wrapping paper scraps. Use a piece of poster board and use pieces of wrapping paper to make little pockets. Glue the pockets to the board and number them.
Make festive magnets with your wallpaper. Get flat backed marbles from the dollars store and glue pieces of wallpaper to them. Stick a magnet on the back. Get details
here.
You can also make wrapping paper magnets with clothespins. Just cut a thin piece of wrapping paper and glue it to your clothespin. Learn how
here.
Got boring glass candle holders? Jazz them up with some wrapping paper. Just Mod Podge wrapping paper or tissue paper to the outside of your glass. Learn more
here.
This paper mobile is just adorable. You can make one from wrapping paper. Learn how
here.
You can make your inexpensive dollar store plant pots look more expensive with wrapping paper. Just glue it on there or create a removable sleeve. Learn more
here.
Make that dollar store frame look a lot nicer with wrapping paper. Use it to make a border around your photo. Get more info
here.
You can also jazz up your jewelry tray with some wrapping paper. Just cut a piece to size. Get more details
here.
Overlap scraps of wallpaper to make some art. Just put your design in a frame. Learn more
here.
You can also make a patchwork art display. Just cut out triangles and arrange them together.
Since you’re into recycling wrapping paper, you probably reuse jars. Make them look a little nicer by covering their caps with wrapping paper. Learn how
here.
49) Christmas Star Tree Topper
Don’t buy a star to top your tree. Make one with wrapping paper. Just make a this origami star and glue a paper cone to it so it can sit on the top of your tree. Get more instructions
here.
50) Paper Triangle Mobile
Want to add some color and whimsy to a room? This paper mobile will do the trick. Learn how to make it
here.