ECO - FRIENDLY GIFT WRAPPING WITH KRAFT PAPER | KICKING BACK ON THE WEEKEND

 

At this time of the year with so many things to do before the big day, it is really hard to KICK BACK ON THE WEEKEND and relax. It is so important to try and carve out just a little time for yourself so that you don't get too overwhelmed and stressed out! 

If you are anything like me, you still have Christmas shopping, baking, menu planning, decorating  and gift wrapping still on your to do list. Trying to be sustainable and reduce waste at this time of the year can definitely be a challenge. There are hundreds of thousands of gorgeous wrapping papers to choose from. Then you have so many design magazines suggesting that you must coordinate your Christmas wrapping paper to your décor and tree in order to have a well dressed home for the holidays!

Sure all this gift wrap looks amazing under the tree but there are definitely more eco friendly choices that are not so wasteful and chances are most of this commercial gift wrap contains metals or plastics and therefore are non-recyclable.

I have started to use recycled brown Kraft Paper and boxes for my gifts and I have noticed that it is becoming increasingly popular. I love this paper; it is super strong and very inexpensive.

With a few creative touches added to your gift such as ribbon, pine cones, cedar branch tips, boxwood or any nature-inspired treasures you can find, not only will you have a beautiful creative package to give but one which has the environment in mind.

Some inspiration ... Enjoy!

Photos | courtesy of House and Home and Pinterest


So put on some Christmas music, pour yourself a glass of wine, sit in front of the fire and wrap away!

Happy Wrapping!!

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